This course is designed for those who have completed our beginners course or anyone with foundational jewellery-making experience who wants to refine their craft and tackle more ambitious projects. You'll master intermediate jewellery techniques as well as having opportunity to explore basic traditional silversmithing skills such as how to raise small bowls, jugs, and cutlery.
This course provides a supportive creative space where you'll have access to professional equipment, expert guidance, and a community of learners to help bring your designs to life.
Please note: Materials (silver sheet, findings, etc.) are not included in the course fee, as costs vary depending on individual projects. See below for more details.
Students will learn about and experiment with sheet metal and wire, using a variety of jewellery tools to make unique and personal pieces. Following discussion and guidance from the tutor, students will decide what they would like to make and will work on their own projects throughout the course.
You may cover:
Other techniques may be on offer if required, such as casting – please ask the tutor if this is of interest to you.
This course is for those with some experience of Silversmithing. You should be comfortable with the basics and have completed a beginners course or similar.
Please note that the cost of materials and additional tools is not included in the course fee. At the first session the tutor will introduce you to the essential materials you will need to purchase for use during the course. The tutor estimates that basic materials needed for the whole course, including silver sheet and wire, will be approximately £55. A possible website to use for materials is www.cooksongold.com – there are other outlets available and you are encouraged to do your own research into different options. Should you have any queries please get in touch.
Sundry items such as saw blades, wet /dry paper, cleaning pickle, solder (reasonable use) and polishes are provided and should not be removed from the classroom.
Further study to extend your training and expertise – see our other Silversmithing & Jewellery Workshops.