A wonderful course to explore modern chain making ideas in depth and create a truly one-off necklace.
You will begin by looking at a number of handmade chain examples, the merits of which will be discussed, focusing on the movement, form and design of the individual links and the pieces as a whole. Tutor demonstrations will cover jump ring making, forging, riveting, wire work, piercing and soldering.
You will be encouraged to sample a number of ideas and explore repetitive links and forms before settling on a design to work on. The aim is to improve your ability to produce repetitions of elements, to try new techniques, all whilst producing a number of samples.
You will leave with a unique necklace, incorporating statement links if desired.
Included
The College will supply some of the materials, including silver wires and copper or brass sheet.
What students need to bring
Any silver wire, silver, copper or brass sheet, saw blades and solder you may already have
Available to buy
Available from shop:
- Silver can be purchased from the College Shop, which stocks a range of sheet, wire, rod, tube and findings. - These will be available in set sizes and lengths, suitable for a wide range of projects.
- Copper and brass sheet
- Solder
- Piercing saw blades
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes) and a hair tie if your hair is long.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)