This is a fun activity in Pampisford, Cambridge
This taster beginner's course will give you a broad understanding of traditional handmade silver-smithing practices. You will have the opportunity make several pieces including rings, pendants, and/or earrings.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Use a range of silversmithing hand tools and machines materials safely.
Develop skills in forming, annealing, soldering and pickling silver.
Practice metal forming, wire bending, and soldering, techniques.
Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques
Apply techniques learned to make items of silver jewellery.
Bring your own creative flair to projects.
You will be led by Liz to making certain pieces, although there will be opportunities for individual interpretations, to suit your own tastes. All materials for this course are supplied, however you are able to purchase extra silver on the day should you wish to customise pieces or make additional. Tools will be provided but if you have any, feel free to bring your own.
On completion of this course, you may want to enrol in the 10 week Beginners' Silver jewellery course or attend 'returners' sessions on an on-going basis.
Some manual dexterity is needed, but individual needs can usually be accommodated. Please get in contact if you wish to discuss your particular requirements. Please be aware the learning studio is not currently wheelchair accessible.
