Explore ways to give permanence to delicate objects in your jewellery; encapsulating techniques using methods from resin to watch lenses for jewellery. (Tuesday, evenings)
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On this course we explore methods to add secondary and perhaps more delicate elements to your metal jewellery. Firstly you’ll produce a range of tests that explore how to use tabs, screws and rivets for joining rigid and flexible elements together. By incorporate these encapsulating techniques for jewellery you can create innovative designs.
You’ll also have the chance to experiment with watch lenses for jewellery purposes. Much like a picture frame, lenses offer the opportunity to protect delicate materials while showing them to their best. You will get the chance to explore 3 types of lense therefore, that can protect, magnify or allow movement beneath it.
Finally we will look at the use of resins for small scale jewellery work, to encapsulate precious materials.
With the focus on encapsulation each project will also require the development of metalworking techniques. Hence you can expect to develop bezels, frames and claw or tab settings for your designs.
- Explore ways to join rigid and flexible materials together using tabs, screws and rivets.
- Experiment with lenses – design and make a pendant, brooch or ring with an encapsulated precious element.
- Giving delicate objects permanence – tapes, varnishes and resins.
By the end of this course you will have produced a reference of samples that explore how you can incorporate delicate or non metalic elements into your jewellery.
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Course Tutor: Vicky Forrester
Max student numbers: 10 students
Course Dates: 17 April – 26 June 2018. (Half term: 28 May – 1 June)
Class Times: Tuesday mornings, 10am – 1pm
Course Fee: Standard: £260 / *Concessions: £225
*f you are on a low wage, or in receipt of tax credits or other benefit you qualify for the Flux concessionary rate. This is a discretionary discount which we personally subsidise. Please consider how much you need this discount before choosing the concessionary option.
Materials Kit : Basic materials are included.
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General information about our Advanced courses:
These advanced jewellery courses are designed to assist you on an one-to-one basis, providing the tutoring, tools and equipment required to achieve your personal objectives. You will have the opportunity to improve existing skills, also developing new skills by exploring new techniques. As a result you, can end up producing rings, bangles and brooches, experimental jewellery, art pieces etc. In addition, throughout these courses we introduce a new theme or technique to the group, to stimulate new ways of working.