On this course, you will learn how to hand sculpt a small silver acorn and also how to make a three-dimensional mould of a real acorn and use the mould to cast an acorn in silver clay.

You will then use a real oak leaf to create a silver leaf to compliment your acorns.

In this workshop, you will learn: How to make a three-dimensional mould of a real acorn How to use the mould with silver clay How to hand sculpt a little acorn from silver clay How to texture the clay using a real oak leaf How to cut the clay How to refine your pieces How to use embeddable fittings How to patinate and polish your pieces

At the end of the day, you will go home with a beautifully tactile, reversible, solid silver acorn and oak leaf pendant. The tutor will also have some sterling silver chains available to purchase as an optional extra.

Included

On this course the tutor will supply all of the materials, including 10g silver clay per student to make this project.

What students need to bring

• A notebook and pen for taking notes and designing jewellery pieces
• An apron
• Hair tie for long hair
• Covered shoes (no sandals or open toes)

Available to buy

Available from shop: A good variety of art and craft materials are available for purchase.

Available from tutor: Extra silver clay is available to purchase from the tutor if required. A small selection of sterling silver chains will be available to purchase at the end of the day at additional cost.

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Student registration: 9.15am - 9.30am
Course teaching: 9.30am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.30am - 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm
Teaching finishes: 5pm

*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options

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