Jewellery Making (metalsmiths)
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Beginner silversmithing courses are held 4 to 5 times a year and attract additional costs. The beginner courses are taught by experienced metalsmiths all of whom have a wide and varied range of skills. The beginner silversmithing course teaches the basics of silversmithing with a focus on soldering technique. This allows members to experience the basic techniques of working with metal without the financial investment into specialty tools.
Once you have completed the beginners course you are free to attend any of the above “Silver” sessions to work on your metalsmithing projects. At this stage members are expected to have the basic tools; pliers, torch, soldering block etc. However the Society has an extensive range of specialised jewellery tools & equipment for use by its members. These tools include rolling mills, Bonny Doon texturing plates, guillotine mandrels and much more. |
The Society also runs specialty courses for its members. These courses focus on a technique or style. Two of our popular special courses at the moment are the adjustable ring course & cuttlefish casting. Specialty courses attract additional costs.
Metalsmithing uses specialised techniques to form and shape metal into usable items such as jewellery. A metalsmith is a craftsman who works in a range of metals as opposed to silversmith who works exclusively in silver. |
A peek into our Silver classes... |
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All new memberships includes the rough and instruction to cut 3 standard cabochons. Beginner cabochon cutting happens on Tuesday night from 7pm to 9:30pm, Wednesday morning 9am to 12noon & Friday night 7pm to 9:30pm. You don't need to register for these classes, just turn up and make yourself known the duty instructor.
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