In this workshop with silversmith, Beccy Gillatt, you will learn all the silversmithing techniques needed to be able to create your own unique silver spoon. You will be guided through the following techniques: forging, texturing, forming, doming, cutting, soldering, finishing and polishing.

Cost

£54 per person. Silver is in addition to your course fee and you can expect to spend between £15 and £25 depending on the size and style of your spoon.

Course limit

The course is limited to 8 spaces (maximum). The course is suitable for ages 12 and up, 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

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!

If you have a design in mind

If you already have a design in mind please contact Beccy to discuss the viability and what you might need to purchase to make it. Afterwards, Beccy would be grateful if you could supply two images of your choice, landscape and portrait, if possible, for use in marketing (website and Facebook)

Contact the tutor

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