Beginners / New Jewellers Summer School - 11th August - 15th August
Our summer schools provide an intensive and in depth week spent in our wonderful workshop. They provide 25 hours workshop time - Monday to Friday 10.00 - 3.00
This level one course is perfect for beginners and early stage jewellers and is modelled on our popular level one six week course. It will build and improve your skills, knowledge and confidence in jewellery making. If you have never sat at the bench or are in the first stage of your jewellery making this course is for you.
Tea and refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch. Each day will start with a new technique demonstration and there will be a short project to work on. There will also be time each day to work on your own projects and designs with support and guidance. We will spend some time in the first session discussing what each student wants to achieve during the week and there will be plenty of space and time to work independently to achieve these goals.
Monday: saw piercing, filing and textures. Hammers, metal stamping and rolling mill. Suggested project: a pendant and drop earrings set.
Tuesday: soldering and forming. Suggested project: a set of stacking rings and bangles
Wednesday: Polishing and surfaces. Suggested project: stud earring, cuffs or ear climbers with different surface finishes
Thursday: Forming and forging. Learn to anneal and work harden metal. Suggested project: a domed pendant or brooch with sawn or stamped details.
Friday: Free making day.
If you don't already have one you'll receive a complimentary copy of our Jewellers Level One Journal.
CLASS DETAILS
Date: 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th 14th August
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm each day
Venue: Nottingham Jewellery School, 28 Block D, Hartley Business Centre, Ellesmere Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 1DG
Tutor: Amber Cooper-Green
Max class size: 6
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Who is this class suitable for?
Complete beginners and those with limited experience or needing some extra confidence.
What will I make?
You will make a variety of pieces. Some based on our own projects sheets, some to your own design.
What will I learn?
A wide variety of jewellery making and silver smithing skills. See the main class description for details.
What is included?
All tools and equipment are provided. Some copper sheet and base metals are included in your class fee. Please provide your own silver or purchase it at the class. A suggested materials list will be sent to you on booking.
