This one-day beginners course will introduce key jewellery / metalworking skills through the process of designing and making your own silver earrings. Learn how to saw shapes from silver sheet, to refine shapes and to connect multiple elements � all materials are included in the course fee.

On this course, you will be supported and encouraged to explore and develop your own jewellery ideas, designs and practical skills. The emphasis is on developing your creative potential and extending your skills and confidence to work independently in a studio environment. All basic materials and equipment provided, including sheet metal.

This practical course is for students who would like to improve their soldering technique. Basic soldering principles will be covered and students will practice with copper and brass. We will cover pallion soldering, sweat soldering and appropriate techniques for a range of soldering scenarios. You will work with soldering set-ups, aids and adapted tools for specific soldering jobs, as well as trouble shooting for when soldering fails.