Workshop
June 2021
Introduction into Enamelling – Beginners Sold Out
Throughout this one day workshop we will be exploring two enamels, industrial enamel and vitreous enamel on copper. Allowing us to experiment with colour pattern and surface texture. …
July 2021
Painting and Drawing Weekend workshop with Margaret Uttley
Margaret Uttley will guide you through two different techniques during this weekend. You will create an experimental sketchbook exploring both techniques and once you are ready you will then move onto creating one large piece in the medium of your choice …
Make a Silver Spinning ring – with Emily Knight (Perfect for Beginners)
In this workshop we will be making a fidget spinning ring. You will start by sizing the inner band and measuring the silver needed. You will then solder these using a blow torch. You can then work on the central spinning rings and decide how many multiple bands you would like to include in your design. …
August 2021
Chasing and Repousse with Cathy Sutherland – Intermediate
You will learn how to use a number of specialist chasing and repousse tools throughout this course, as well as learning how to heat up pitch. We will spend the day creating a series of patterns and textures in silver and copper using different punches and hammers, hopefully achieving marks that are inspired by natural forms found at Bentham Golf Club. …
September 2021
Create a Sculptural Cocktail Ring with Ellen Monaghan and explore technical drawing techniques with Emily Knight (NEW) Last Few Tickets
This workshop bridges traditional stone setting techniques combined with modern scoring and folding. Over two weekends we will create a statement ring combining a semi-precious stone of your choice, we will also explore technical jewellery drawing techniques. …
October 2021
Explore Lino Printing Techniques with Rachel Thornton and learn how to create these samples into a Silver Brooch with Emily Knight (NEW)
Rachel will guide you through some of her Lino cutting techniques on Saturday. You will create your own lino cut design that is inspired by Bentham golf clubs wonderful trees. Rachel will then help you experiment and execute these designs onto a Lino print which will then be printed onto wood. Once you have created a series of designs you will then select the sample you are happy with and learn how to create this into a silver brooch with Emily Knight on Sunday.
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Lost Wax Casting with Ciara Bowles – 1 day Beginners Last Few Tickets
Learn from an expert how to carve detailed patterns into wax to create a textured ring which will then be sent away to be cast in silver. We will spend the morning experimenting with wax carving tools and once you are happy with your final design you will then be able to focus on making one ring. …
Bangle Fusing and setting Sea Glass with Jill James and Emily Knight – Beginners
We have slightly changed our popular bangle fusing workshop by introducing the edition of sea glass. This is the perfect workshop for a beginner where you will learn all the basic jewellery techniques including forming, texturizing, soldering and learning how to create an organic bezel setting. …
November 2021
Introduction into Enamelling – Beginners
Throughout this one day workshop we will be exploring two enamels, industrial enamel and vitreous enamel on copper. Allowing us to experiment with colour pattern and surface texture. …
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Previous workshops
8 Week Jewellery Workshop Block
With a two week break for Easter on Tuesday 7th and 14th April.
We will start the block by exploring two techniques exploring kinetic movement. Making a hinge and also learning how to rivet. Both of these techniques will be explored in the first three weeks of the workshop, and will be useful skills to adapt into your own designs. …
Lost Wax Casting with Ciara Bowles – 1 day New Beginners
Learn from an expert how to carve detailed patterns into wax to create a textured ring which will then be sent away to be cast in silver. We will spend the morning experimenting with wax carving tools and once you are happy with your final design you will then be able to focus on making one ring. …
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