Adult Learn and Train

Brief Description:

In this stimulating, one day silver jewellery course you will experiment and learn how make jewellery starting in copper and then 925 sterling silver, using processes that exploit each metal’s outstanding physical, chemical, and aesthetic properties. Through a set of teacher-led projects, you will experiment and gain understanding of how to manipulate and texturise silver to create beautiful and unique forms, using a variety of processes, such as fold forming, rolling, forging, hammering, etching and anticlastic raising. This course aims to make you feel safe and confident in the workshop and have a good understanding of how to safely use the various pieces of equipment.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Manual dexterity is needed. Previous experience is helpful, though complete beginners are welcome.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• To combine theoretical understanding, sequenced practical activities to develop skills in making a series of jewellery in copper and sterling silver.
• Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques
• Including the basic techniques of cutting, filing, soldering and polishing, fold forming, rolling, forging, hammering, etching and anticlastic raising.
• Recognise and handle silversmithing tools safely.
• Develop skills in forming, annealing and pickling metal.
• Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

There is a fee included for your metal for the day. There may be an opportunity to purchase stones/extra silver so feel free to bring some cash with you.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring a pen, pencil and notebook. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. You may wish to bring an apron.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue your skills in one of our Silver Jewellery courses. The tutor will advise you which course is most suitable

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year. Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.