On this two day intensive course with silversmith, Beccy Gillatt, you will learn the basic techniques of jewellery making including soldering, forming, saw piercing, cabochon stone setting and polishing.

Week 1 – Bracelet, textured wide ring and ear studs.
Week 2 – Cabochon stone set ring or pendant.

Sundries and materials are on top of the course fee and will be approximately £30-£50 depending on your designs and stones you choose.

Dates and cost

Tuesdays, 9.45am to 2.25pm, starting on 15 June for two weeks.

Cost: £120 per person

Course limit

The course is limited to 8 spaces (maximum). The course is suitable for both total beginners and those with some experience.

Booking

Bookings are to be made direct with Beccy and can be done through her website www.beccygillatt.com/courses.

If you have any questions about the courses please email Beccy or call her on 07818 406926.

Additional information

What you need to bring:

• An apron (or old clothes)

• Notepad (blank page) or sketchbook

• Pen and pencil

• Textures such as skeleton leaves, fabric off cuts, textured paper

What to wear

Please make sure that you have a hairband to tie your hair back and do not wear floaty skirts, really loose fitting clothes, scarves or open toe shoes, as we will be in a workshop environment. We will use torches and some acids, which can damage clothes so an apron or pinny is recommended as well as remembering not to wear your favourite jeans!

What is included

• Use of tools (if you have your own, please do bring them)

• Copper for sampling, consumables like saw blades and solder

• Handouts on processes and techniques

• Facebook page tutorials

Your work will feature on the Facebook page too!

Contact the tutor

If you have any questions at all about the course, please do not hesitate to email Beccy or call her on 07818 406926. She will be happy to help. Alternatively, you can 'chat' with her on her Facebook page #beccygillattsilverjewellerytutor