Explore the possibilities of jewellery-making with silver and base metals.

Working in silver and base metals such as copper, you’ll learn a wide range of jewellery-making skills, from foundational techniques like piercing, filing, soldering and roller pressing to more advanced processes. These include ring and chain making, box construction, stone setting, wax carving, sand casting, folding and scoring, and cuttlefish casting. With guidance and support, you’ll build confidence in the workshop while developing your own creative ideas.

You’ll also be encouraged to research and experiment with additional techniques, allowing you to expand your skills and shape your own unique approach to making.

This course is suitable for beginners and improvers.

The workshop is a large creative space and not purpose-built, the emphasis is on creativity and experimentation as well as developing technical skills.

For safety purposes avoid exposed arms and legs, man made fibres, open toe sandals and high heels as we use flame torches, hammers and machinery.

A limited amount of copper will be supplied and advice will be given on the purchase of silver (you do not necessarily need to purchase silver).

Costs: £245

Days: 10 Wednesday evenings

Times: 18:00 - 21:00

Dates: 23 September to 25 November

Location: Red Room

Maximum: 9

Phoenix Art Space is a registered charity.

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Anna Watson graduated from the University of Brighton with a First Class degree in Materials Practice where she specialised in woodwork and metal. For the past eleven years she has worked in the jewellery industry for commercial designers and artisan jewellers. Anna runs her own jewellery business where she designs work for shops and creates work for national and international exhibitions. In 2018 she did a residency in Athens and has since exhibited in Germany, Greece, Portugal and China. Anna particularly enjoys teaching and encouraging students to develop their designs and ideas.

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