Working In Alternative Metals: Copper, brass, bronze and aluminium - 4th July

With the cost of precious metals rocketing, join Alys to explore working in less traditional jewellery metals. You'll look at the advantages and disadvantages of working in copper, brass, bronze and aluminium and learn about the different qualities and properties of each metal. You'll experiment and play with the different metals, trying out techniques and make samples and tests. You can make some more finished pieces if you prefer or just keep it experimental.
 
CLASS DETAILS
Date: 4th July 2026
Time: 10.30 - 4.00
Venue: Nottingham Jewellery School, Unit 28, Block D, Hartley Business Centre, Nottingham.
Tutor: Alys Power
Max class size: 8
 
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Who is this class suitable for?
Beginners to Improvers - or any jeweller who wants to experiment
What will I make?
You will make a range or samples and test to explore the different properties and capabilities of each metal. These samples could be resolved into wearable pieces to your own design or left as test pieces.
What will I learn?
You'll learn the properties and potential uses in jewellery for aluminium, brass, copper and bronze. You'll learn how to work with, shape, solder, finish and protect the different metals to make them suitable for use in jewellery.
What is included?
All tools and equipment are provided. A selection of metals to play with is included in your class fee along with plenty of worksheets to take home containing everything you need to know.