Sterling Silver Bangle Workshop For Complete Beginners.
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A day to learn some basic silver jewellery making techniques and create your own
bangles.
Learn to use basic tools and techniques to form and texture, hammered or waved
bangles to completion. Going home with beautifuly finished items of jewellery.
The ticket price covers the cost of tuition and all precious and non precious
practice materials. Whilst soldering experience is not necessary, a basic
understanding of soldering and forming metal would be advantageous, enabling you
more time to focus on your design. However, we practice simple soldering
techniques, for those with little or no experience. To ensure that all abilities
are catered for.
On the day you will design and make gorgeous sterling silver bangles. You will
be guided through a variety of techniques. You can choose from a variety of
designs to make two bangles. You can choose to make hammered textures, using
small specialised hammers. Twisted wire bangles. Waved or plain round bangles or
a combination of two designs. If you wish, these can be joined together with a
large jump ring.
Price includes all precious materials, practice materials & instruction.
We also include light refreshments of hot and cold drinks with plenty of cake
and biscuits throughout the day.
Please note, this ticket is your deposit and is non-refundable unless the event
is cancelled. We reserve the right to cancel the event if we do not have a
minimum of 3 people, in which case your payment will be fully refunded.
To ensure the quality of your personal experience, the classes are limited to
six people. You will have quality time to ask any questions you might have, and
guided help along the way. Suitable for complete beginners and limited to adults
only.
You will be provided with an apron and safety glasses but please wear workshop
appropriate clothing on the day (no open toe shoes or loose clothing) for your
safety.
Please get in touch if you’d like a group booking on an alternative date.
About the workshop
Make your own bangles - choice of different designs and textures. There are
different texture and forming tools to choose from, to make your bangle
combinations unique to you. We cover a range of basic silversmithing techniques
in this workshop so it really is a great introduction to working with silver.
Who is it for?
Beginners onwards.
What will I learn?
You'll learn the basics of jewellery making, including annealing, sawing,
filing, soldering, shaping, forming, texturing and polishing.
What's included?
We provide all the equipment and materials you will need including the sterling
silver to make your bangles. Tea, coffee and cake are also included on the day.
What shall I bring?
Reading glasses if you use them. Also to keep you safe it's best to wear closed
toed shoes, tie long hair back and avoid loose flapping clothing.
For more information about our terms and conditions, please refer to the link on
our Facebook page, or feel free to contact us. Please be aware that
cancellations made within two weeks of the event date will forfeit the workshop
fee, although we may be able to fill your place and offer a refund. We reserve
the right to cancel the class if we do not have a minimum of three people
attending. Should this happen, your payment will be fully refunded. We are
committed to ensuring that every participant has a fantastic time, and we can't
wait to see you at our next workshop!