Silverclay Jewellery Workshop

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£339

Any additional costs

Please be aware you'll need to purchase the silver and any other materials you need for your pieces. This will incur an additional cost on top of your course fee, and you can pay for it on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Costs will vary according to the amount of silver that you choose to use in your designs, but on average you may expect to pay up to £150. Projects can be designed to suit everyone’s budget. As a guide, approximately, a small charm will cost £6-10 and a medium-sized pendant will cost £20.

At the start of the course you’ll have the option to purchase a starter kit for £70.

You’ll also need to supply some basic study materials. Likewise, you’ll need to dress appropriately for the class for health and safety reasons. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee.

• Notebook and pens/pencils to make notes
• Wear old clothes or an apron
• Wear closed-toe shoes
• Glasses if you need them for close-up work
• Long hair must be tied back

• Rolling out the clay to a consistent thickness
• Mould-making
• Texturing and cutting out shapes
• Sanding, polishing, and burnishing
• Torch firing and basics of kiln firing
• Use of syringe paste
• Basic stone-setting
• Basic soldering

At the end of the course you'll:

• Possess improved design and jewellery making skills using silverclay
• Be the proud owner of a small collection of beautiful, wearable jewellery that incorporates the new skills you’ve developed throughout the course
• Have the confidence to design and create your own jewellery pieces outside the course setting
• Be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of different specialist techniques required to work with silverclay
• Be able to apply a range of finishes to your jewellery pieces
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
• You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at shortcourses@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed

Will I be assessed?

No, there is no formal assessment. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.