Jewellery - Metal and Colour

Jewellery - Metal and Colour

At: Myerscough College, Preston

Fees: £120

Course Length:
1 Weekend (Sat/Sun)

Please enquire for dates and times of this course

Come and explore making colourful jewellery with a twist! The course involves creating jewellery from coloured aluminium using straightforward metal working techniques that can be implemented at home or in a studio environment.

The course is suitable for beginners or anyone with metalworking/ silver-smithing experience. You do not need to have any experience working with this material, as you will be introduced to the techniques required during the course.

The aluminium will be provided in a variety patterns and colours which have been created using a special palette of inks and dyes. From these coloured sheets of metal you will be able to make jewellery with colour, style and exuberance! You will be introduced to metal manipulation techniques and processes including cutting, forming, hammering, riveting and many more processes.

You will also be able to include other materials such as silver, nylon, leather, beads, acrylic etc to compliment your aluminium jewellery. Aluminium and all equipment will be provided. Silver accessories and specialist rivets can be purchased from the course tutor.

Come and get creative!

Have a look at our tutor, Salina Somalya's, Website: http://www.salinasomalya.com/

or Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/salina.somalya.metalart

Additional information

Please bring with you a Sketch Pad, Pen, Pencil, rubber and sharpener on the day of the course.

Progression

Jewellery - Fine Wire

Candidate Quote

"Good course, lots of opportunity. Should be longer!"

ES - Lancaster

How To Apply or Enquire Please enquire about applying for this course to: The Short Course Unit, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY
Telephone:01995 642255 Email:shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.