1.5/2 HOURS
SET DESIGNS
EARRINGS or PENDANT
No creativity is needed; it's all done for you :).
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This workshop is designed for a more social event, with participants enjoying socialising, eating and drinking while creating a pair of high-quality earrings or a pendant for a necklace. You will be shown basic metal texturing techniques and how to assemble the pieces. All participants will leave with either a pair of metal earrings or a pendant made entirely by them.
All participants will choose four pieces of metal to texturise and file to complete their pair of earrings or a pendant.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:
1. Precut - Copper, brass and aluminium sheet metal. Four pieces per participant. *
2. A pair of premade sterling silver ear wire OR silver wire for the pendant.
3. Sterling silver findings.
4. Gift bag to take home your unique piece of jewellery or art.
*Additional metal and silver findings can be purchased to make more pieces if needed.
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WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Step 1: Participants arrive and can look at inspirational images and decide which metal and earring findings they will use.
Step 2: Participants will be shown different texturing techniques using hammers and how to finish the edges of the metal.
Step 3: As you progress through your piece, group instructions will be given at each stage and individual help along the way.
Step 4: Participants will be shown how to assemble their jewellery.
Step 5: Photos of your own unique piece of jewellery and art.
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As you learn how to make metal jewellery, enjoy socialising with your fellow students. This silversmithing workshop is great for larger groups who want to do a fun activity while socialising. It is designed for people who haven't any experience and/or have a low interest in learning extensive techniques in silversmithing but looking for something fun and unique.
