If you have done a beginners jewellery class or would like to build your confidence with making sterling silver jewellery, then this course is perfect for those who have some initial knowledge.
You must be able to solder sterling silver. (Not lead or stained glass)
Week 1: Sawing perfected and polishing - Mastering sawing by cutting out intricate designs in sheet metal. Here you will learn how to cut out designs and patterns with multiple details and elements. This will help you to get comfortable with saw piercing and tidying up the design from within.
You will also spend time bringing your hand cut piece to a high polish and finish.
Week 2: Creating a picture pendant: Here you will design and make a multi layered pendant using mixed metals and wire. You will practice the technique of sweat soldering which makes a more refined finish.
Week 3: Tube setting gems: Here you will prepare your own settings from silver tube and you will learn how to measure gems to fit the setting neatly.
Weeks 4: Rivets, hoop earrings and brooch pins: Using silver wire you will practice more advanced was to create your own findings. You will also connect layers without solder by creating rivets to hold pieces together.
Week 5: Create your own design using the skills that you have learned.
You will design and fabricate a 3 dimensional piece from start to finish.
Tutor: Hayley Kruger
Date & Time: Tuesdays, 10:30am - 4pm
Venue: Chisel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £180.00 (£0.00 VAT)
3 full days
Class dates: 4th, 11th, 18th June
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.
Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.
For more information: Visit our FAQ page
Who is this course for?
This course is for those with some silver jewellery making experience and perhaps you will have done Hayley’s Beginners Silver Jewellery course.
What you will need:
All essential materials are supplied.
Please wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron.
If you have long hair, please tie it back.
If needed, bring spectacles or magnification for close up work.
Meet your tutor
Hayley Kruger is a jewellery designer and jewellery industry professional who has worked in many aspects of the trade for over 17 years.
Having gained a BA Honours in jewellery & silversmithing, Hayley went on to work as a designer for many of the UK's most recognisable retailers and brands such as Top Shop, Marks & Spencer, River Island, Next, Lola Rose, Orelia, Morgan and many more.
She went on to launch her own ranges of fashion jewellery and has been stocked in the USA, France, Australia and the UK. With the growth of her fashion collections she had the privilege of showing at the V&A museum, London Fashion Week, London Jewellery week, and in galleries on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as being featured in music videos and media such as Vogue.com, Tatler, Stylist and Glamour magazine.
Now with a studio at New Brewery Arts, Hayley is using her experience to focus on working with precious materials and creating fine jewellery commissions. She also shares her knowledge on various aspects of jewellery making by teaching classes, workshops and appearing as a guest designer on Jewellery Maker TV.
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