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Learn how to create a beautiful pair of silver drop earrings in this three hour workshop. Materials are included in the cost of the class and no experience is necessary as you will be guided step by step through the process. During this class you will learn the following: How to mark out your design. How to use a piercing saw. How to add texture and final surface finishes. How to create findings for your earrings - either earwire or hoops. At the end of the workshop you will be able to take home a pair of beautifully crafted silver drop earrings.

Whether you're pals, companions, mother-daughter duos, or any other combination, join me for a delightful jewellery-making experience. Leave with your own stunning, one-of-a-kind jewellery piece ready to wear! Discover how to craft your own unique jewellery using the ancient technique of sand casting. What to Expect During the Day: The workshop kicks off with a coffee or tea, looking a varied samples of what you will practice on the session, followed by demonstrations. You have the opportunity to choose from a variety of ring or pendant models to replicate in silver. Using the delft clay casting method, we will press the object into an aluminum mold filled with specialized sand that retains its shape when compressed. Silver will be melted in a crucible and poured into the mold, creating a silver casting from your object. The casting will then need to be finished and polished to your taste! You will leave with a gorgeous piece of solid silver jewellery, ready to wear and proudly show off! Course Level and Requirements: No previous experience is required; you will be guided through the entire process step by step. What is Provided and What to Bring: All tools and consumable materials such as delft clay and silver will be provided. The price includes materials to make a ring up to 4mm width or a pendant of 2 cm diameter. If you'd like to upgrade to a thicker ring or larger pendant, you will simply be charged for the additional weight in silver (calculated in class based on the final weight). There will be some exciting optional upgrades available in-class, including gemstone setting, gold plating or engraving to make your ring even more special (available on the day). Add-ons available for this class 18ct gold plating (£45) 2mm cubic zirconia stone & setting (£35) Clothes: Please wear closed shoes for safety reasons. Avoid long, loose-fitting sleeves and anything that might catch or get caught while working. Tie back long hair and bring reading glasses if needed. Location and Timing: The studio is conveniently located, just a 1-minute walk from Loughborough Junction Railway Station and a 15-minute walk from Brixton Tube Station. The exact address will be provided by email once your booking is confirmed. Timing and Space The workshop runs from to 10:30 am to 1 :30pm with a maximum of 2 places available per workshop. The price is per person. If the dates or time listed don't suit you - please get in touch to discuss other availability!

Learn to create your very own initial pendant in a jewellers wax then transform it into solid sterling silver using one of the earliest techniques of metal forming - sand casting. In this direct casting method, molten metal directly fills the design imprinted into the surface of sand. This produces a uniquely textured piece, making each cast pendant one of a kind. Over the course of this 3 hour workshop we will teach you everything you need to know about how to prepare and cast your very own sterling silver initial pendant. You will have plenty of opportunity to practice and test out this variable technique which is safe, fast and versatile. Each student will be provided with an apron, though we ask you to please wear suitable non- loose clothing (as you would for any other semi-messy art form). For health and safety we also recommend close toed shoes. With a maximum of six people in any one class, there will be plenty of opportunity for one-on-one interaction with the jewellers. We also offer a range of optional extras for your necklace within the class which include: Longer chains up to 30 inches Extra pendants Gold plating Gemstone setting Solid gold If you would like to have a solid gold pendant we would make a mould of your sterling silver one created on the day and quote you to have it cast in 9ct or 18ct, yellow, rose or white gold. All additional extras can be chosen and paid for on the day of your workshop. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and more advanced students. Participants must be 18 or over. INCLUDES All tools and materials Sterling silver pendant on an 18 inch chain Complimentary glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic alternative You will leave with your finished necklace(s) on the day, unless you choose to have gold plating, stone setting, hallmarking or solid gold. Additional services have a 3-4 week lead time (per service).