Course overview

Course intent

This workshop is designed for those with prior soldering experience. Chain, sea glass, and silver are included. You will design and fabricate a silver pendant incorporating a selected piece of sea glass. The session will focus on accurate measuring, setting techniques, and finishing processes to produce a wearable pendant.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• Measuring: Ensure a correct fit and proportion for the sea glass and pendant size.
• Sawing and cutting: Use a jeweller’s saw to cut the silver accurately to your design.
• Filing and shaping: Refine edges, smooth surfaces, and shape the silver to create a clean finish.
• Bezel making: Create a bezel setting to securely hold the sea glass in place.
• Rub-over setting: Learn the rub-over setting technique to finish the bezel neatly and securely.
• Polishing and finishing: Apply the final polish to achieve a wearable piece of jewellery.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

Discover your artistic potential and have fun along the way. SAL workshops are suitable for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. All materials will be provided (unless stated in course description), and you'll leave with your own handmade creations. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Soldering experience will be useful for this workshop.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring:

• Notebook and pencil
• Wear closed toe shoes (no flip flops)
• Remove long scarves.
• Long hair to be tied back.
• Bring an apron or wear old clothes.
• Packed lunch

Please note: The cost of this workshop includes silver and findings where applicable. Silver prices fluctuate with the metal market, and it may be necessary to increase the sundry costs to cover further increases. Any changes will only be made when absolutely necessary. No increase will be charged after you have enrolled on this course/workshop.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto our Jewellery and Silverwork course or enhance your learning on one of our Saturday Jewellery workshops.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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