Learn how to make a silver bangle from silver using hammer forming techniques.

On the first evening, you will look at images showing ideas and possibilities of a variety of hammer formed jewellery, followed by a hands-on exploration of what you would like to make. Using plasticine to shape ideas in the round, you will come up with two or more ideas, all the while considering wearability, the making process and visual appeal.

You will also consider the skills needed: cutting, soldering , piercing, tapering , spreading, twisting and finishing.

The first morning begins with re-assessing your ideas before deciding on what length of metal is suitable.

Your tutor will demonstrate processes, taking into consideration what you aim to make and how much making experience you have.

At this point, safety within the different processes will be looked at.

From here on, it's fully hands on and, by the end of the first day, you should be comfortable with what you are doing and have a clear idea of how to complete your piece.

On the final morning, you will continue with your piece, the tutor will assess where you are and discuss how to continue. By lunch time, you should be looking to the final finishing process.

Before the end of the course, you will review your achievements: how close you came to your initial expectations, what you learned in the making, what you could have done better and what you will take away from the course.

Included

All materials will be provided for this project, including:

• A length of 6mm silver wire, enough for one bangle
• Medium and hard solder
• Flux
• Plasticine
• Ear protectors will be supplied for your use during the course

What students need to bring

• apron
• Any silver working hammers you may have
• you are welcome to bring along Any drawings or Images for inspiration

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. Solder is also available to purchase should you need this.

Available from tutor: You can purchase a length of 6mm round silver wire from the tutor if you wish to make a second bangle – this will cost approximately £75.

Additional information

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

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.15am - 12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
Teaching finishes: 3pm

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am. Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options

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