Intermediate Summer School: Week Two 26th - 30th 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 10.30 - 3.30
This intermediate level course will suit makers who have completed our previous level one beginners summer school or level one six week course or the equivalent. Get in touch if you aren't sure if this is the right course for you.
Tea and refreshments will be provided each day but please bring your own lunch. Each day will start with a new technique demonstration and there will be a project to work on using that technique for you to complete if you choose to. There will also be time each day to work on your own projects and designs with support and guidence. We will spend some time in the first session discussing what each student wants to acheive during the week and there will be plenty of space and time to work independantly to acheive these goals.
Monday: anticlastic raising. Example project - a forged bangle
Tuesday: organic claw setting for gemstones and found objects. Example project - a claw set ring or collection of claw set samples
Wednesday: finishing and polishing skill builder - explore perfecting your polishing and how to create a range of refined and consistent surface finishes using hand polishing, buffers and rotary tools Example projects - bring your hard to finish pieces and try out different finishes and methods to get your perfect results
Thursday: kiln fired enamelling. Example project - a set of enamel earrings or brooches
Friday: free making day
CLASS DETAILSDate: 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th August (Monday - Friday)
Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm each day
Venue: Nottingham Jewellery School, 28 Block D, Hartley Business Centre, Ellesmere Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 1DG
Tutor: Alys Power
Max class size: 6
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Who is this class suitable for?
Those with a little experience. If you know your way around the soldering bench and which end of the saw to hold this course is for you. The more experience you have the more refined and polished your makes will be but as we keep the groups small there is plenty of time and space for you to work at your own pace.
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. Aluminium, brass and copper sheet and wire and base metal jewellery findings are included in your class fee. Please provide your own silver or purchase it at the class. We will send out a suggested materials list when you place your booking.