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:

• Watch and take part in demonstrations of various techniques to make a textured silver ring
• Experience making your own simple ring
• Learn cutting out techniques and start your individual project

Day two - Sunday 9am – 4pm:

• Continue and finish your project with support from the tutor
• Take part in an informal display of work and discussion of everyone’s achievements on the course

Please note: this course will not cover stone setting. Please sign up to a dedicated stone setting course for working with gems and stones.

Included

All materials will be provided by the College:

• Silver sheet 40mm x 25mm x 0.6mm
• Copper sheet 110mm x 50mm
• Round silver wire 2.5mm
• Hard solder
• Wet and dry sandpaper

What students need to bring

• Any jewellery or beading tools, if you have them
• An apron

Available to buy

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

Additional information

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 (lunch included)  
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 (lunch included)  
Teaching finishes: 4pm  

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