What: Half day silver stacking ring or silverband workshop from 9.30 to 13.00 with a mid-morning break for a cuppa!
Content: An enjoyable morning of hammering silver and bending it to your will!
Create a series of 2-3 stacking rings that sit comfortably together on your finger, or a wider silver band. Use silversmithing techniques to play with different textures and hammer marks and learn how to achieve different finishes: satin, textured, highly polished.
Level: This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, you will be given guidance all the way through from the initial design, to making and finishing.
The Studio: The Studio has a maximum of 5 participants, so that the classes are small, friendly and supportive. The studio is fully equipped, with each of the 5 individual workbenches having the tools necessary for each task and with additional larger working areas.
Your tutor: Rachael is an established maker and illustrator with a PGCert in Creative Education and has taught in a University setting for over 25 years, specialising in 3D Art & Design including contemporary craft and jewellery. She is keen to help others tap into their creativity and set up their own rewarding jewellery practice.
Where: Form and Findings Studio is Studio 4, in the Stables at Coda. There is easy parking on site with disabled spaces and access if required.
Refreshments: The onsite Bramble Hill cafe is open again from September Monday- Friday 9-4. The studio will provide refreshments during the morning.
What's Included: 2-3 sterling silver rings, or wide silver band, textured and finished to your design.
Practising with copper initially to understand the textures and processes.
All consumables: saw blades, polish, polishing papers, sand paper etc.
Tea and biscuits!