Angular Brooch and Stone Setting With Ellen Monaghan, Two Day Workshop New

We are pleased to be welcoming one of our favourite jewellers back to the gallery Ellen Monaghan to teach another fantastic workshop.

This time we will be creating our very own angular shapes, firstly experimenting by drawing with copper wire, using pliers and scoring and folding techniques. We will then replicate the copper shapes we are pleased with in silver square wire. Our shapes will aim to have a three dimensional form that can very easily be worn as a brooch. You will then get to choose a faceted semi precious stone of your choice to incorporate into your design. We will learn how to bezel set these. Once you have created your brooch design and finished the stone setting Ellen and Emily will then guide you through the process of creating a traditional single or double steel pin brooch finding.

What’s included 

Two lunches and all materials are included in this workshop the edition of gold can be added however this would be an extra cost. An email will be sent out a week before the workshop.

Techniques we will learn

Scoring and folding metal

soldering

designing

bezel setting

how to create a secure tradition brooch setting for single or double pin

Finishing techniques on silver and gold

Capability 

All capabilities but an understanding of how to solder is advised.