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Chain Making and Wirework - Short Course

Short course

In London ()

£ 445 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Duration

    3 Weeks

On this course you will learn the basics of working in wire for jewellery. Wire is a lively and exciting material to use with endless possibilities for design and can form the whole piece of jewellery or just the component parts.

About this course

You'll become confident using ancient techniques such as drawing wire and making loop-in-loop chains. You'll also learn various ways of soldering, and how to use them appropriately in different situations, as well as having the opportunity to use the techniques you've learnt to design and make something of your own.

You should have some experience in jewellery making, and enjoy repetitive processes and a traditional approach to making.

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Annealing
  • WRAPPING
  • Twisting
  • Soldering
  • Jumprings
  • Pallions
  • Bracelets
  • Chains
  • Ring

Teachers and trainers (1)

 Lucie  Gledhill

Lucie Gledhill

Tutor

Course programme

Day one:
  • introduction to wire drawing and annealing
  • twisting and wrapping wire using a hand drill and soldering together to make a ring
Day two:
  • making jumprings – soldering jumprings using a probe/paste/pallions
  • using jumprings from the previous week to make various loop-in-loop chains for bracelets
Day three:
  • design and make something of your own
  • finish your designs


By the end of the course, you'll leave with finished pieces that can include a ring, bracelet and something of your own design.

Chain Making and Wirework - Short Course

£ 445 VAT inc.