Adults Courses

A Pair of Silver Earrings in a Day

Sat 12 Jan 2019

Make a pair of beautiful silver earrings in this one day workshop. Learn how to texture the surface of silver as well as doming, forming and shaping techniques to create earrings and attach handmade pieces to silver findings that you have made yourself.

Jewellery Tool Making

Sun 13 Jan 2019

Max Butcher begint

Make simple and inexpensive tools for use in making and repairing jewellery. Learn annealing, forging, grinding, polishing and sharpening steel tools. Create simple stamps, punches and hammers.

Make a Silver Bangle in a Day

Sat 19 Jan 2019

Make your own handcrafted silver bangle using a variety of jewellery-making techniques. Explore how to texture the metal to create a beautiful effect and how to hammer your metal to create the round shape for the bangle.

Bezel Set Ring in a Day

Sun 20 Jan 2019

Bezels are a popular and secure way to set stones. Using a stone of your choice, make a personally-customised bezel and band. Processes covered include sawing, filing, soldering, sizing and setting. Bring a special stone or purchase one from your tutor on the day.

Jewellery Design & Techniques

Mon 04 Feb 2019 — Mon 01 Apr 2019

In this extended class, learn how to create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal. Solder, file and texture surfaces to explore the construction of contemporary jewellery.

Jewellery Stone Settings, Trade Skills & Techniques

Tue 05 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 2019

Max Butcher intadv

Designed for those with some experience, students will develop fundamental jewellery techniques with a focus on setting stones. Learn how to cut, set and finish stones under the expert guidance of master jeweller Max Butcher.

Metal Casting

Wed 06 Feb 2019 — Wed 03 Apr 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.

Enamelling

Thu 07 Feb 2019 — Thu 04 Apr 2019

Jill Parnell begint

Create your own exquisite enamelled jewellery using the distinctive technique of cloisonné, a style which uses metallic wires and foils to achieve intricate leadlight patterns and designs.

Silver & Alternative Materials

Thu 07 Feb 2019 — Thu 04 Apr 2019

Jill Parnell begint

Combine silver with a range of alternative materials to make unique pieces of jewellery. Learn how to join a variety of materials such as wood, fabric, perspex and paper. Techniques covered include riveting, stitching and making screws..