Be a Silversmith for a Day Exploring Textures
Course
In Sandbach
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Sandbach
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Class hours
7h
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Duration
1 Day
Here students will learn how to produce different textures using various tools such as hammers, punches and stamps. You will learn reticulation and granulation techniques too to create at least two pieces of silver jewellery. You will also learn basic techniques such as soldering, filing, drilling, sawing and polishing. Suitable for All
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About this course
Learn new skills in Silversmithing or polish up old ones. The intention is to produce unique pieces of silver for you to take home on the day.
The course is suitable for all abilities from beginners to the more experienced wishing to brush up their skills.
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Participants may enroll by calling The Potters Barn on 01270 884080 and paying by credit or debit card.
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Subjects
- Reticulation
- Granulation
- Soldering
- Shaping
- Sawing
- Filing
- Polishing
- Cleaning
- Making
- Design
Teachers and trainers (1)
Angela Kennady
Silversmith
Course programme
Here students will learn how to produce different textures using various tools such as hammers, punches and stamps. You will learn reticulation and granulation techniques too to create at least two pieces of silver jewellery. You will also learn basic techniques such as soldering, filing, drilling, sawing and polishing.Here students will learn how to produce different textures using various tools such as hammers, punches and stamps. You will learn reticulation and granulation techniques too to create at least two pieces of silver jewellery. You will also learn basic techniques such as soldering, filing, drilling, sawing and polishing.
Silversmith for a Day!
These workshops offer an introduction to Silversmithing and allow you to experience many of the simple skills used by Silversmiths. As result you will produce several pieces of unique contemporary silver jewellery for you to take home.
Additional information
All courses are taught by practising craftsmen with years of experience and practical know how. Please do not go out and spend a fortune if you are trying this for the first time.
Be a Silversmith for a Day Exploring Textures