Silver Pendant in a Day – Saturday Workshop

Learn the art of silver smithing and create your own unique pendant in just one day! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn various techniques for working with silver, including hammering, forming, and soldering. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process, providing personalized feedback and support. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind pendant to take home and treasure forever. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced jewelry maker, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore their creativity and learn new skills.

Additional Information

Please note that the workshop will be held in our state-of-the-art jewelry making facilities on campus. Students must provide their own materials, including a silver blank, wire cutters, pliers, and other basic jewelry making tools. A list of recommended materials will be provided upon registration.

Unleash Your Creativity at Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth is the perfect destination for anyone looking to explore their creativity and develop new skills in jewelry making. Our experienced instructors are passionate about teaching and have a wealth of knowledge in the field. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive learning environment, you'll feel inspired and motivated to create your best work. Plus, our location in Bournemouth provides easy access to beautiful beaches, forests, and other natural wonders that will inspire your creativity.

This 1-day workshop will give you the basics of silver jewelry making as well as an introduction to the tools involved in this fascinating craft. You will get hands-on experience of Delft Sand clay casting in the making of your pendant and will be taught through practical demonstrations, group, and individual tuition. Casting is a very exciting technique with endless possibilities and is a great way to cast pieces with very little cost and little equipment. Your tutor, Yvette Cannon, is a trained and experienced silversmith who has run her own business and continues to supply galleries, shops, and private clients. Students will be guided through the basic principles of preparing the item and the mold, melting of the silver, use of a soldering torch, cleaning and polishing the finished piece, and by the end of the course you will be able to wear your own made pendant.

The course is suitable for those new to jewelry making as well as people who have already completed a beginner's silversmithing course, as this will be a useful add-on skill.