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You will start by making a beautiful silver textured ring. This step-by-step project will introduce you to the essential jewellery making skills of mark-making, forming, soldering and filing, as well as how to finish a ring.
Once you have completed your ring, you will move onto a second project of your choosing, in consultation with your tutor; this could be a necklace, bracelet, earrings or even another ring in a complimentary design. There will be ample time for the tutor to help you and discuss your ideas.
Day one - Saturday 10am – 5pm:
Day two - Sunday 9am – 4pm:
Please note: this course will not cover stone setting. Please sign up to a dedicated stone setting course for working with gems and stones.
All materials will be provided by the College:
Available from shop: Additional materials can be purchased from the shop, including copper sheet and wire, silver solder, saw blades, abrasive paper and drill bits.
The College Shop stocks a range of silver sheet, wire, rod, tube and findings. These will be available in set sizes and lengths, suitable for a wide range of projects.
Available from tutor: Silver earring findings Jump rings
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toed shoes or sandals. Long hair needs to be tied back.
Saturday
Student registration: 9.45am
Course teaching: 10am - 5pm
Morning session: 10am - 1pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Sunday
Course teaching: 9am - 4pm
Morning session: 9am-1pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm*
Teaching finishes: 4pm
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
Laila Smith is a studio jeweller and tutor. Her mathematically inspired geometric jewellery is sold across the UK. She trained at Manchester Metropolitan University and then undertook a 15 month Fellowship in The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. She has 17 years teaching experience, both in further, higher education and leisure classes.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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