Improver and Intermediate Silversmithing
This course is for you if you are an intermediate or an improver level Silversmith/jeweller.
Price
£97.50
Location
Bensham Grove Community Centre
Day(s) of the week
Thursday
Number of Weeks
6
Start Date
16 January 2025
Course Times
3:30pm to 6:00pm
Course Code
PBG09P7
What is the Programme Content?
This is a very practical hands-on course. There will be live demonstrations and recorded demonstrations by your tutor which cover the relevant techniques and design ideas. You will look at the work of well-known contemporary and classic artist makers to develop design ideas of your own. You will spend a lot of time on practical work, building up your skill level to design and make jewellery or fine products of your own. You will also be involved in deciding which topics will be covered on the course. The course will also include essential health and safety for silversmithing. You will learn all about Sterling Silver, Gold, Copper and Brass that are used in the industry.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for you if you are at Improver/Intermediate level. This course is ideal for you to develop advanced techniques.
What prior experience and knowledge do I need?
You will need to have a minimum of improver level skills. By this we mean you can anneal correctly and can solder (with confidence and accuracy) a number of complex joints.
What materials or equipment do I need to provide?
Please ask for a list of the equipment you will need. Your tutor will provide a small bag of essentials such as saw blades, drill bits, flux and solder to get you started. This will cost you £8.00. In addition to this you will need to pay for your materials such as metal sheet and/or wire and gemstones. Your tutor can often supply these at cost price or will be able to tell you what to buy and where from.
What materials or equipment do we provide to you?
We provide a lot of the larger equipment you will need to take part in the course. Please ask to see the list of tools we suggest you buy to get the best from the course. This is available as a PDF which can be sent to you via email or a text message.
How will I be assessed?
Everone will receive regular supportive and developmental feedback verbally. Everyone will receive regular supportive and developmental feedback in written form in the Individual Learner Plan weekly journal.
Is the programme accredited?
No.
What can I do next?
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