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Jesmonite Casting

Come and learn to create unique, eco-conscious pieces using Jesmonite– a versatile, environmentally-friendly material – along with other media.

This hands-on workshop will guide you through the casting process, exploring the endless possibilities of combining textures, colours, and natural elements to create bespoke pieces. Perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike, you’ll leave with stunning castings that
reflect your personal style and commitment to sustainability.

You'll have the opportunity to cast jewellery, vessels, decorative wall hangings, trinket trays and more to take home or give as gifts. Celebrate creativity while being kind to the planet!

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some previous experience.

A light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included in the workshop fee.

Date Thursday 17th July 2025
Tutor Rachel Ellen
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3762
Fees £85
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Copper and Enamel Flowers

Join us for a day making a bouquet to last a lifetime. Using copper shim (soft, thinner metal), you will have the opportunity to create and enamel a variety of copper flowers and leaves, using different designs and techniques.

The flowers can be created from designs provided by the tutor or from your own design. The stems for the flowers will be made from copper wire. The completed flowers could be used as ornaments, given as gifts or worn as accessories - the choice is yours!

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to practice different enamelling techniques.

All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date Wednesday 17th September 2025
Tutor Ann Jones
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3817
Fees £85
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Silver Jewellery Necklace and Earring Set

Spend a day creating your own stunning handmade textured sterling silver necklace and earring set. In this workshop you will use a disc cutter to create different shaped circles from sterling silver sheet and experiment with a variety of hammers and hammering techniques to create
beautiful textures to give each circle its own unique character before assembling into your own ready-to-wear pieces.

At the end of this course you will have a finished necklace and earring set made from 925 sterling silver that you can cherish for years to come or give as a gift to someone special.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced jewellery makers.

A light lunch, refreshments and all materials to make one earring and necklace set are included in the workshop fee.

Date Sunday 28th September 2025
Tutor Joanne Massey
Time 9.30am - 4.30pm
Ref 3845
Fees £130
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Beginner Copper Smithing - Make a Scene

Come and learn some copper-smithing techniques and put together some 2D shapes to create your very own unique 3D mixed metal sculpture.

First off you will learn how to texture, stamp and highlight the metal. Next comes the cutting, either using a saw or one of the various shape cutting tools. After some very basic soldering, letter stamping and assembling you will leave with a fun and gorgeous sculpture which you can be proud of. We will be working with copper, brass and small amounts of silver, mounting the piece on wood.

This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and improvers.

All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date Thursday 2nd October 2025
Tutor Sara Piper Heap
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3755
Fees £85
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Tube Stone Setting

Dip your toes into the world of jewellery-making with this useful and friendly morning workshop on tube stone setting. Learn how to set a 3mm round faceted cubic zirconia in to the top of silver tubing that is soldered on to a silver ring.

This satisfying technique is one of the faster stone setting methods to master and can be applied to large or small round gemstones.

The tutor will demonstrate tube setting step-by-step until each student has a coloured or clear stone that is securely set.

No experience is necessary for this workshop.

All materials are included in the workshop fee.

Date Saturday 4th October 2025
Tutor Melissa Hunt
Time 10.00am - 12.30pm
Ref 3851
Fees £65
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Silver Clay Leaves

In this morning workshop you will make stunning silver jewellery from a real leaf. Gather your own leaf from the Westhope garden, or bring in one that means something to you, to turn into a solid silver replica.

Using the silver clay paste, we will paint layers onto the leaf to build it up, then fire it to turn it into solid silver. The detail of the finished leaves are fantastic, a perfect replica.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as people with silver clay experience.

All materials are included in the workshop fee.

Date Tuesday 7th October 2025
Tutor Lori Ridgway
Time 9.30am - 12.30pm
Ref 3846
Fees £65
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Silver Clay Calla Lily

During this half day workshop you will make a silver Calla Lily pendant with a textured leaf. You will use a variety of techniques with your silver clay including rolling, texturing and shaping on the mould. After firing you will burnish your work, add your beads to a headpin, and finally add your chain. Your finished piece would make a lovely personal gift.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or those just looking to have a lovely afternoon playing with silver clay.

All materials to make one pendant are included in the workshop fee. The tutor will have a variety of silver chains available to buy on the day or you could use one of your own.

Date Tuesday 7th October 2025
Tutor Lori Ridgway
Time 1.30pm - 4.oopm
Ref 3846
Fees £65
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Silver Etruscan Chain Bracelet

Learn the beautiful and ancient technique of Etruscan silver chain-making and create a simple silver bracelet complete with handmade or ready-made toggle clasp. Start by learning how to make links with copper wire to practice your weave and then move on to silver wire to
make your bracelet. Finish by adding your chosen fastening. By the end of the day you will have a completed silver bracelet to wear yourself or give as a gift.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or those looking to improve their silversmithing skills.

All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date Tuesday 14th October 2025
Tutor Melissa Hunt
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3823
Fees £95
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Silver Clay Jewellery

Spend a day designing and creating unique silver jewellery. Choose from a selection of items, maybe a ring, a pendant or a pair of earrings, creating each piece to your own design and specifications. Lots of samples will be available for inspiration. You will learn how to prepare and handle your silver clay, discovering the versatility of this medium through rolling, texturing and cutting techniques.

You will be shown how to combine both clay and fireable stones, how to prepare your pieces for firing and how to professionally finish your work to a high standard. Your finished pieces could be perfect gifts for family and friends!

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as people who want to spend a day playing with silver clay.

A light lunch, refreshments and all materials to make one piece are included in the workshop fee. Stones, chains and fittings may be extra, payable to the tutor on the day.

Date Thursday 20th November 2025
Tutor Lori Ridgway
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3849
Fees £85
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