Join silversmith Charlotte Duckworth on this day workshop to create your own Russian ring and discover the traditional jewellery-making techniques used to transform silver into a unique piece of jewellery.

You'll begin by exploring different design ideas, with sample rings and images to help inspire your own piece. Charlotte will guide you through the possibilities and help you develop a personal design using the silver and materials provided.

You'll then get hands-on with traditional silversmithing tools and techniques. Learn how to measure, cut and shape silver before using hammers to form and work the metal. If you'd like to add texture to your rings, you'll have the opportunity to practise different hammering and texturing techniques on copper before committing to your final design.

Charlotte will guide you step by step as you form and solder your silver, gradually bringing the individual rings together to create your finished Russian ring. You'll then refine and finish your jewellery, ready to wear or give as a unique handmade gift.

By the end of the workshop, you'll have gained an introduction to traditional jewellery-making techniques including cutting, shaping, hammering, texturing and soldering silver. Best of all, you'll leave wearing your own handmade Russian ring, created entirely by you.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and no previous jewellery-making experience is needed.

Tutor: Charlotte Duckworth
Date & Time: Saturday 14th November, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Chisel Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £140 (£0.00 VAT)

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.

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Who is this workshop for? This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and no previous jewellery-making experience is needed.

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

What you will need:
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and tie long hair back.

All materials and tools will be provided.

Some sketches or inspirational ideas could be useful.

Meet Your Tutor - charlotte duckworth

Designing and making beautiful cutlery from sterling silver and locally sourced English Holly, Charlotte creates functional pieces of art for the kitchen.

Her ethos revolves around simple, elegant designs that are ergonomic and tactile. With the intention of provoking people to appreciate their food and take time over their daily routines and rituals in the kitchen.

Preserving and capturing the natural qualities of the materials used. Charlotte creates magical utensils with a rugged, native feel to them. Her pieces are designed to function, with appreciation towards the natural beauty and proportion between the materials. Immersing herself in the creative process: a wonderful journey from beginning to end, gathering and foraging for branches that fit the designs by jumping through hedgerows and stomping around woods.

Her work has fine details and is finished to a high standard. Hallmarked in accordance to the Assay Office's rules and regulations. Hallmarked in London.