Ever wanted to learn to cut (pierce), drill, shape, file or solder silver, or make your own basic clasps, ear wires or set stones? Want to learn to add a patina to your silver pieces, using liver of sulphur? How about learning how to string semi-precious beads using gimp and tiger tail?
We can help! One-to-one tuition in silver clay techniques and silverwork skills with Sarah Jane Whittaker MCSJ Dip MC (metal clay & basic wirework/silverwork), or with Alison Haddon (silversmithing, including etching and stone-setting) is now available. Amongst other things, you can use your one-to-one tuition time to:
- Learn to solder ear stud or cufflink backs
- Discover the secrets of making great PMC3 or sterling silver clasps
- Learn the ancient technqiue of keum boo to add gold foil to your silver pieces
- Find out how to make solid and hollow PMC3 beads
- Make your own jump rings
- Find out how to make a textured silver clay box
- Perfect a mirror finish on your PMC pieces
- Make your own texture stamps
- Learn basic silversmithing skills, like annealing, piercing, filing, forging
- Make a wide-band textured ring from sheet silver
- Make a stone-set pendant, using a cabochon in a rubover setting
- Learn to etch metal
- Master resin or polymer clay for jewellery
- Practice with bronze clay, copper clay or new PMC Sterling
(We all learn at different paces, so be aware that learning many of these skills will take you longer than just one hour.)
One-to-one tuition is available by individual arrangement on some Tuesdays or Fridays (Saturdays may occasionally be available). Please decide on your tutor (Sarah Jane or Alison) then call 07939 696465 to arrange a day and time to suit you. School materials you use are not included and are charged for on the day. If there is something specific you want to learn, please contact the school at least two weeks before your tuition session, to check that materials you will need are in stock.
Can I change or cancel my booking? Please note that, for logistical reasons, we are unable to offer transfers or refunds on this booking. Please read T&C page before booking.