We have 2 great weekend jewellery courses for Southwark residents, once again generously supported by Southwark Adult Learning Services.
Come and make something really special and unique!
Weekend workshops, almost free to Southwark residents
Sat Sun 10/11 November 10-5pm daily – Design and Make a Silver Ring
course fee £80 / £40 (£195 ex borough) and includes materials and lunch
You’ll be walking home with the most precious ring on your finger at the end of this exciting weekend! Experiment with hammering techniques, learn how to size a ring, cut intricate patterns. Explore a range of approaches to texturing, shaping and forming metal, completing several experimental rings in copper before working in sterling silver to produce your final design
Sat/Sun 15/16 December 10-5pm daily – Etching Techniques for Jewellery
course fee £80 / £40 (£195 ex borough)
includes materials and lunch
On this course we introduce you to the techniques and applications of etching, especially in relation to pattern- making and texturing for jewellery. We will discuss the pros and cons of various mordants and resists, and the associated health and safety issues relating to their usage.As well as exploring traditional mordant / resist applications used in etching we will also experiment with a form of photo etching which allows for the transfer of a photographic image to act as a resist for stopping out acid erosion of the metal surface.
we will also explore how to add colour using cold enamels, oxides and other patinas.