Make A Silver Ring

 

  Experiment in copper first then produce  a finished  silver ring to size

 

  Level: Beginner

 

  

 

 

  Level: Intermediate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Chain making

  Learn wireworking techniques in copper and   silver to produce a range of chain samples or   a finished piece 

  Level: Beginner and intermediate

 

 

 

  Engraving

 

 

  Level: Beginner and intermediate

 

 

 

  Stone setting

 

  Explore cabochon (rub-over), tube, gypsy   and claw setting on this two day course

 

  Level: Intermediate

 

 

 

  Enamelling

  Kiln fire glass crushed to a powder to   produce beautiful opaque and   translucentcolours on metal.   Experiment with the techniques of dry sifting  and wet packing amongst others

  Level: Beginner, intermediate, advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Cold Connections

 

  Learn how to connect metals and other
  materials together without soldering:
  hinges, rivets, tabs etc

 

  Level: Intermediate, advanced

 

 

 

  Fold forming

  Invented in the 1980s by English-born
  goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain, fold forming
  is a technique of folding metal,
  repeatedly annealing and forging then
  unfolding to reveal a dramatic new
  three-dimensional shape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  Level: Beginner, intermediate, advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Soldering masterclass

  Troubleshoot the technique of soldering,
  and perfect the finishing processes of filing,
  emery papering, polishing and applying
  brushed finishes to hollow and solid forms.
  Two day class

  Level: Intermediate, advanced

 

 

 

Set along the Grand Union Canal, Great Western Studios houses many artists and designer-makers. The teaching sessions in Melissa's studio run from 10.30am to 4.30pm with a break for lunch. Basic materials and consumables are included as students learn about specific techniques and then they have an opportunity to work on their own pieces. Samples, books, handouts plus tea and coffee are provided. Sessions are a day in length unless otherwise specified and offered seven days a week.

Course fees: £110 per day