Beginner’s Silver Jewellery Course

Description

At Silverpetal Studio our Beginner’s Silver Jewellery class is held once a week for 5 consecutive weeks. From 6.30 until 9pm. This class is held on a Monday evening. 

Who is this course for?

This is a short – but fully inclusive course, designed to induct new starters in to the workshop and introduce silver jewellery making and silversmithing techniques at complete beginner’s level. The course is intended as a precursor to joining a weekly non-directed term time class. It includes tuition using most of the tools and equipment you are likely to use during non-directed classes. You will also touch on most of the basic skills making you ready to join a weekly term time class without feeling isolated or bewildered in the workshop. This is a great course for anyone who prefers to be taught on a 1:1 basis.  

This is a small class limited to 6 students only per course. Each student receives individual help and attention throughout each session, enabling each person to complete up to 4 wonderful pieces of handmade jewellery without any prior knowledge or experience.

Techniques covered:

Learn how to make a silver bracelet during this course

This excellent introductory course will provide beginners with a starting point in the subject. All the basics of the subject will be looked at in brief over the 5 weeks. Including annealing, soldering, pickling, cutting, forming, making findings and texturing. The course will focus on developing the basic skills of silver jewellery making, good studio habits, the correct use of tools and an in-depth knowledge of fabrication techniques. This course is also an induction in to the workshop health and safety practices.

Our Beginner’s Silver Jewellery Course is also a good refresher course for individuals who may have studied the subject a number of years ago and wish to start the craft again.

What’s included:

You will make a mixture of silver and copper items. And these materials needed to make the projects is included in the price. All consumables like saw blades and drill bits are included along with the relevant silver solders.

You will learn how to make a ring

After the Beginner’s Silver Jewellery Course:

This introductory course is designed to introduce you to both the workshop and the subject; to enable you to join other studio classes to develop your skills further. After completing this 5 week course you will be able to attend any of the Silverpetal Specialist Classes, or a weekly mixed ability studio time class.

These are non-directed open studio sessions to work on projects of your own choice, at your own pace. Please see Weekly jewellery making term time classes for more information regarding these sessions. 

Pressed for time?

If you cannot attend on a weekly basis we offer a beginner’s taster option. This can either be a half day to make a silver ring, or a full taster day to make a ring and a pendant or earrings. We also offer 1:1 days tailored around your own schedule. Please e-mail for further info.

Tools for beginner’s silver jewellery making

There is an extensive tool shop at the Studio. We sell a comprehensive selection of beginner’s kits, so building up your own tool kit during and after the course is easy to do. Help and advice on what to buy is always available if needed. View our standard kit, deluxe kit and ultimate kits. These are available to pre-order for collection during your course if you wish, and will be on show during your classes.

Our Studio workshop is custom built and very well equipped. We have ample free on-site parking. So sign up today to start an exciting new hobby.