Jewellery

Contemporary Silver Jewellery

Sat 26 Oct 2019 — Sat 30 Nov 2019

Nicole Lance begint

Learn the foundations of jewellery making including soldering, sawing, filing, riveting and creating textured surfaces in metal. Design and construct your own contemporary bracelets, rings, earrings or pendants in silver.

View Course Information
Jewellery

Metal Casting Saturdays

Sat 26 Oct 2019 — Sat 30 Nov 2019

Nicole Lance begint

Discover the simple technique of cuttlebone casting and the art of lost wax casting, a process in which a mould is created out of wax, burnt away and then refilled with metal. Using wax mould–making techniques allows for fine detailing on a small scale, resulting in exquisite metal pieces.

View Course Information
Jewellery

Jewellery – Metal Casting (Night)

Tue 29 Oct 2019 — Tue 03 Dec 2019

Max Butcher begint

Learn the art of lost wax casting, creating miniature sculptural works in metal. Cast small–scale forms in new or recycled metal using a simple vacuum method and learn how to make them into wearable treasures. This is a great class on its own or linked with one of FAC’s other jewellery courses.

View Course Information
Jewellery

Resin Jewellery (night)

Wed 06 Nov 2019 — Wed 20 Nov 2019

Alister Yiap begint

Experiment with the possibilities of resin. Relatively lightweight, durable and available in numerous finishes from translucent to opaque, resin can be coloured with pigments and hold an array of elements. Using pre-made moulds or casting your own, create small jewellery objects. Learn how to join and finish pieces using simple jewellery-making techniques.

View Course Information
Jewellery

Possibilities in Metal Casting

Wed 06 Nov 2019 — Wed 11 Dec 2019

Sarah Elson begint

Discover the ancient technique of lost wax casting to create small scale wearable forms and sculptures. Experiment with alternative materials such as plants and fabric. Students are welcome to recycle silver from broken or unwanted jewellery to create new forms.

View Course Information
Jewellery

Keum Boo

Sun 10 Nov 2019

Nicole Lance begint

Keum Boo is a stunning technique where gold foil is applied to a silver surface, resulting in a contrast of bright yellow against white silver. Create a small a pendant, earrings, or brooch in this one day workshop. No previous jewellery making skills required.

View Course Information
Jewellery

Bezel Set Ring in a Day

Sun 17 Nov 2019

Nicole Lance beg

Bezels are a popular and secure way to set stones. Using a stone of your choice, make a customised bezel and band. Processes covered including sawing, filing, soldering, sizing and setting. No previous jewellery making knowledge required.

View Course Information
Jewellery

Stacker Rings

Sun 01 Dec 2019

Max Butcher begint

Make a set of beautiful stacker rings using copper, silver and brass in this one day workshop. Learn some fundamental jewellery-making skills and explore how to design your rings using texture, shape and size to create your own unique set that can be worn together in a stack or on their own.

View Course Information