Workshop
February 2022
Learn The Traditional Jewellery Technique Keum-boo with Ruth Laird – NEW Last Few Tickets
We will create either a pair of earrings or a pendant of your choice. The design will either incorporate patterns in silver either by using the rolling mill which will allow you to imprint lace or leaves onto your sheet of silver or by exploring hand engraving techniques where you can apply your own hand drawn designs onto silver.
At the end of the workshop we will then apply textures of gold leaf onto your patterned silver panels.
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March 2022
Botanical Bas Relief Workshop with Tara Binns – NEW
The course will cover rolling out the clay, designing and arranging the flowers creating your own mould for the casting process. We will be using different shape frames to create a few plaques.
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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. …
April 2022
Learn how to saddle stitch and create your very own leather belt and coin purse with Ruth Pullan
Join us for this wonderful introduction to the world of leatherwork. Ruth, who specialises in creating hand-stitched bags and accessories using high-quality British materials, will inspire and guide you through the day. …
May 2022
Create a Quirky Paper Mache and Wire Bird with Joanna Couplands
We are really pleased to running this workshop again with …
Create a Sculptural Bangle or Bracelet with Ellen Monaghan
Throughout these two days you will learn a mixture of basic silversmithing jewellery techniques such as soldering and polishing as well as more complex processes like scoring and folding to create a contemporary bracelet or bangle of your choice. …
June 2022
Atmospheric Landscape, exploring Oil Paints and Cold Wax Mediums With Paula Dunn NEW
In this 1-day course we will be working with oil paints and a medium called cold wax to create paintings with depth and atmosphere. Paula will share with you her techniques for creating atmospheric landscapes and dramatic skies with transparent colours and blending techniques using brayers, palette knives and brushes.
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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 2022
Create a traditional style claw set pendant With Cathy Sutherland and Emily Knight- NEW
Learn how to create your very own contemporary claw set pendant in silver. You will learn two traditional jewellery techniques with the focus being on creating a claw setting for a faceted semi precious stone of your choice in one day with Cathy Sutherland and Emily Knight.
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October 2022
Combining Vintage and Antique Finds In Sterling Silver With Ciara Bowles and Emily Knight- NEW
We will start the workshop by looking at Emily and Ciara’s Vintage items like buttons, cameos, costume jewellery, beads and old tins that they have collected throughout the years. You will then have the option to work with any of these items or ones you may choose to bring with you from your own collection.
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Previous workshops
Create Your Very Own Enamelled Copper Christmas Decoration with Emily Knight Sold Out
Do you like creating your very own handmade Christmas decorations for the home or creating hand crafted unusual Christmas gifts for friends?
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Create Your Very Own Enamelled Copper Christmas Decoration with Emily Knight Sold Out
Do you like creating your very own handmade Christmas decorations for the home or creating hand crafted unusual Christmas gifts for friends?
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Create Your Very Own Enamelled Copper Christmas Decoration with Emily Knight Sold Out
Do you like creating your very own handmade Christmas decorations for the home or creating hand crafted unusual Christmas gifts for friends?
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Create Your Very Own Enamelled Copper Christmas Decoration with Emily Knight Sold Out
Do you like creating your very own handmade Christmas decorations for the home or creating hand crafted unusual Christmas gifts for friends?
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Explore Lino Printing Techniques with Rachel Thornton and learn how to create these samples into a Silver Brooch with Emily Knight (NEW) Sold Out
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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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. …
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