Silver by Design (5 or 6 week course exploring your own designs)

A 5 week jewellery course suitable for participants with some previous, basic silversmithing experience. Supportive small group learning. A chance to make silver or mixed metal (or mixed media) jewellery pieces of your own designs. Great for refining and perfecting your existing skills with the creative freedom to develop your creative style with tutor support throughout. Also ideal if you wish to re-create previous pieces as presents.
Use of tools and consumables are included. PLEASE NOTE SILVER COSTS ARE NOT INCLUDED FOR THIS COURSE. Approximate silver cost £30-£50 depending on your own design and the number of pieces.

• Timings: either mornings: 10:00am-12:30pm or afternoons: 14.00-16.30
• All tools and consumables included
• Silver costs are additional (as a guide between £30 to £50) if you have an idea of what you will need prior to the class starting please message me so that I can order specific materials in for you.
• Maximum 5 participants —  friendly and supportive, small-group setting
• For ages 16+
• The studio is fully equipped, with each of the 5 individual workbenches having the tools necessary for each task and with additional larger working areas.
• Suitable for participants with some previous experience (eg attendance of silversmithing fundamentals course), you will be given guidance all the way through from initial designs to making and finishing.
• Your tutor Rachael is an established maker and illustrator with a PGCert in Creative Education and has taught in a University setting for over 25 years, specialising in 3D Art & Design including contemporary craft and jewellery. 
  

Where: Form and Findings Studio is Studio 4, in the Stables at Coda Music & Arts Trust, BH23 5QL. There is easy parking on site with disabled spaces and access if required.

Refreshments: The onsite Bramble Hill cafe is open again from Monday- Friday 9-4. The studio will provide refreshments during the session.

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring and what should I wear?

Please wear close toed shoes. Please wear clothes that you are happy to get dirty (aprons are provided) and that aren’t too loose or flammable. Please have something to tie your hair back if necessary. Please bring your glasses if you use them: I have spares though just in case!

What time shall I arrive?

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the session so that we can start on time

Is there on site parking and disabled parking?

Yes there is ample parking on site, including disabled parking.

Is there a cafe?

The on site Bramble Hill cafe is open 09.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday to purchase drinks and food. The studio will provide tea and coffee during breaks.

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