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Learn artisan silversmithing techniques and a little of the history of silver and hallmarking.
Suitable for beginners and improvers alike, you will be taught how to make your own gem set ring by creating the ring shank in sterling silver and then construct a bezel setting in silver for a semi-precious gem cabochon. There are a variety of options in terms of size and colour of gems (eg, sodalite, amethyst, chalcedony, onyx, carnelian, aventurine, green moss agate, green agate, goldstone, turquoise etc) – you can choose! If you have a particular preference for a gem, just let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.
At the end of the workshop you’ll not only have some lovely personalised jewellery to take away, but also a huge sense of well being, pride and achievement.
The cost of the workshop is £110 which includes all materials (silver and gems), homemade cakes and drink. For lunch, you can visit the Severn Side Cafe at Taurus Crafts, or you are of course welcome to bring your own.
Pay £25 deposit now, and the balance either a few days before by bank transfer or on the day with cash. I will contact you with all the information you need a week before.
Taught by Wendy Murphy.
The Studio Jewellery School is run by established ethical goldsmith, Anna Mcloughlin (AKA Anna Fine Jewellery) and is based at Taurus Crafts near Lydney on the edge of The Forest of Dean. Open to holiday makers and local residents alike, The Studio is fully kitted out with proper jewellers benches and all the jewellery making tools you’ll need to get those creative juices flowing.
Bespoke workshop days can also be arranged for family/friends/corporate groups.
Workshops and experience days will be taught be either Anna herself or one of The Studio’s highly experienced visiting tutors.
All workshops are suitable for both complete beginners and those who already have some making experience Class sizes are always kept small with a maximum of 6 students so that everyone gets plenty of attention.
Other jewellery making workshop days run throughout the year and include:
Silver Ring and Bangle Making
Silver Stacking Ring workshop
Silver Spinner Ring workshop
Stone Setting day
Enamelling workshops
Saw piercing techniques
Silver earrings workshop
Regular evening classes
Finally, by booking a workshop at the Studio, you are also helping to support a fantastic charity. Taurus Crafts is not only a lovely place to visit, with lots of independent artists and a cafe serving delicious food, it’s a centre of excellence for providing work opportunities for adults with learning difficulties, so every penny that you spend at the Studio, Anna Fine Jewellery or with any of the other independent businesses goes towards helping them to continue this essential and invaluable work.