location: nr Sudbury, Suffolk |
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| This two-day course is suitable for complete beginners with no previous experience of working with precious metal clays and will be a thorough introduction to this magical medium. We aim for this to be a fun and relaxing two days with plenty of time to experiment and be creative. By the end of the coure you will not only have designed and created several finished pieces of real silver jewellery but you will also feel confident enough to continue creating designs in silver clay on your own at home. day one We will begin with a demonstration of how to handle and work with the clay, showing you how to plan and execute your designs. We will cover rolling, cutting and texturing, stamping and shaping to create different forms and finishes. We will then make some simple silver charms which, when finished, can be made up into earrings, pendants or to hang on a bracelet. You will also learn how to fire your clay at home - with a gas torch or on a gas hob. In the afternoon, using the techniques learned this morning, you will make an easy pendant of your own design. We will also cover polishing and burnishing techniques.day two Using silver clay paste and real leaves we will create a silver leaf from nature. You will learn how to capture fine detail and introduce three-dimensional design into your work by using molds. Molds are very easy to make and quick and simple to use. An old button or earring with interesting detail or a bead or shell with an unusual texture can be used to make a mold, which in turn can be used to create an exact replica in fine silver. You will learn how to make your own molds and use them to create unique pieces of jewellery. Your pieces will be fired and polished and you will then be able to make them up into a variety of finished items. We will also experiment with oxidising some of the pieces to give them an antique appearance. The fees include about £35 worth of silver clay, enough for four or five small pieces, but if you would like to buy more, Melanie will have some for sale. A selection of silver findings including ear wires, necklace chains etc. priced from £2.50 will be available to purchase to complete your creations. Tutor Melanie Blaikie is a qualified Art Clay Instructor and a certified trainer for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. dates: see 'book online' below
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arrive: |
for a 10am prompt start |
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depart: |
after
the course finishes at 4.30pm |
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directions: |
sent with booking confirmation |
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what
to bring: |
work
clothes; pen and notebook |
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let
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if
you have any special needs |
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price: |
£190 Refundable up to 3 weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within 3 weeks of course |
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lunch: |
provided |
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car
sharing: |
visit
our car
sharing forum to offer or request a lift |
