4. 4 Week Jewellery workshop for 12-16 year olds - Tuesdays 4pm - 6.30pm (Feb/March 2025)

Dates: February 4th, 11th, (Half-term) 25th, March 4th 2025, 4pm - 6.30pm

Are you aged between  12-16 and would you like to learn a new skill?

Do you like working with your hands and would like to experiment making with different metal materials including silver. On this four week course you will cover the basics of silversmithing including hand piercing with a small jewellery saw, forming with hammers and mandrels, adding texture with hammers and a Rolling Mill, annealing and soldering, along with filing and polishing.   The course includes the cost of materials. In the four sessions you should complete 2-3 pieces to take home. 

Session 1 - Introduction  - Tools & Textures -  Make a Bookmark

Session 2 - Hand Piercing / drilling  - Make a Pendant or Keyring

Session 3 -  Soldering - Make a Ring

Session 4 - Finishing / Polishing / Wire Work

Places are limited to 4 people per course.   (For those following on from previous courses alternative items can be made.)

Workshop Venue:  Libby Jubb Jewellery Studio. Manor House Cottage 6, Castle Yard, Ilkley. West Yorkshire, LS29 9DT