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Silver Jewellery Making for Adults (10-week course, Monday evenings)


  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall The Square, Yardley Hastings Northampton, England, NN7 1EU United Kingdom (map)
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Whether you are new to jewellery making or would like some workshop time to improve your skills, this is the course for you. Over the 10 weeks, you will make a range of samples in copper, using the techniques shown and complete a workbook of processes. You will also complete at least two pieces of wearable silver jewellery.

The course is led by Beccy Gillatt.

Dates and cost

Mondays 7pm to 9pm starting on 14 January for 10 weeks (excluding 18 February).

Cost: £180 per person

Course limit

The course is limited to 10 spaces (maximum). The course is suitable for both total beginners and those with some experience.

Booking

Bookings are to be made direct with Beccy. Please email Beccy or call her on 07818 406926, to confirm your place.

Additional information

What you need to bring:

  • An apron (or old clothes)

  • Notepad (blank page) or sketchbook

  • Pen and pencil

  • Any jewellery that you have made before

  • Textures such as skeleton leaves, fabric off cuts, textured paper

What to wear

Please make sure that you have a hairband to tie your hair back and do not wear floaty skirts, really loose fitting clothes, scarves or open toe shoes, as we will be in a workshop environment. We will use torches and some acids, which can damage clothes so an apron or pinny is recommended as well as remembering not to wear your favourite jeans!

What is included

  • Use of tools (if you have your own, please do bring them)

  • Copper for sampling, consumables like saw blades and solder

  • Handouts on processes and techniques

  • Facebook page tutorials

Your work will feature on the Facebook page too!

What you will make

You will make a range of samples, in copper, using the techniques shown and complete a workbook of processes. You will complete at least two pieces of wearable silver jewellery within the 10 weeks.

If you have a design in mind

If you already have a design in mind please contact Beccy to discuss the viability and what you might need to purchase to make it.

Contact the tutor

If you have any questions at all about the course, please do not hesitate to email Beccy or call her on 07818 406926. She will be happy to help. Alternatively, you can 'chat' with her on her Facebook page #beccygillattsilverjewellerytutor