Silversmithing: for Creative Wellbeing
On this course you will learn about Silversmithing and Jewellery making. You will also explore ways to balance and restore your wellbeing. Please note that Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland council do not fund non-accredited courses. This means that if you live under any of these councils you will need to pay £130 for this course with no concessions as it is not accredited.
Price
£125.00
Location
Bensham Grove Community Centre
Day(s) of the week
Wednesday
Number of Weeks
10
Start Date
Enrol Anytime
Course Times
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Course Code
PBG09P6
PLEASE NOTE: Due to restrictions on funding from NTCA learners from the North of Tyne Authority postcodes will need to pay the full cost of programmes at the time of enrolling which will be more than the price quoted in the online directory. This will equate to £6.50 per hour of learning with no concessions available in regard to age or employment status.
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?
If you would like to learn Silversmithing and improve your wellbeing this is the course for you. Some small experience of Silversmithing would be very helpful.
What prior experience and knowledge do I need?
Some small experience of Silversmithing would be very helpful. By this I mean be able to cut sheet metal, anneal to soften and complete a basic solder joint with a small blow torch.
What materials or equipment do I need to provide?
Please ask for a list of the equipment you will need which is available as a PDF we can email or message to you. 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 sheet and/or wire metals such as sterling silver, copper, bronze or gold and gemstones. You 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 for the course. This is available as a PDF that we can email or message to you.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed very informally. This will be done in conversation with your tutor on a regular basis and will also be written on your weekly Individual Learner Plan journal. Feedback and ways to improve your work will be given very regularly and positively.
Is the programme accredited?
No, this is not an accredited course.
What can I do next?
You can progress to do a qualification in Jewellery making and silversmithing with one of our Awarding Organisations.
Enquire About This Course
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