Beginners Woodland jewellery course

15the June - Other dates available; please get in touch if this date isn't suitable.

This class will introduce you to the magic of silver clay and is suitable for beginners. You will be guided through the process by Bethan who has 16 years experience of working with silver clay.   The course is situated in Bethan's workshop in the grounds of Glynllifon.

We can go for a 20 minute woodland walk to collect leaves and inspiration, or bring your own leaves, details of which will be forwarded to you once the course is booked. 

Silver clay is a relatively new product (1995), it can be worked like clay and yet is made of pure silver particles, with a binder and water. When it is fired the result is a pure silver piece which is of fine silver hallmark quality.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is suitable for adult learners with no previous experience of working with silver clay or those who do.  

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

- 7g of silver clay/ 99% silver (enough to make one to two pieces of jewellery)

- Lots of tea, coffee and biscuits

- Findings for your pieces that you make (ie jump rings, wire for drop earrings, silver posts for studs)

- Use of all equipment and materials needed to make your jewellery pieces

- Items found in nature if you haven’t collected your own on the nature walk

- A detailed instruction booklet detailing everything you need to know.

What you will learn;

We will have a quick practice with Play Doh, and then swiftly move on the exiting stuff. 

We will make a pendant or charm and then you can create one or two additional pieces depending upon their size. After refining and firing your pieces you will see the transformation as you polish your pieces. You will leave the course with your pieces of beautiful solid silver jewellery.

What's included in the price?

Materials to make 2 pieces (depending on size), the use of tools to create various designs. Hot and/or cold drinks and biscuits And the lovely jewellery pieces you make to take away and treasure.

Please bring your own lunch, there is a cafe within walking distance.

Option to purchase more silver clay / Chains

There will be silver clay available to purchase.   Silver chains will also be available to purchase on the day.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Glasses if you wear them (there is some fine detailed work).
• Closed-toe shoes (you will be handling hot metal).
• Hairband (to tie hair back while firing).
• Small leaves
• Food / Picnic 
• On warm days bring sun cream because we might picnic in the courtyard.
• An apron is optional. Silver clay produces a fine white dust which comes off in the washing machine. Fluffy jumpers or dry clean only clothes are not recommended.

   

PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES

Minimum age: 16 (under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult).

Free parking

Instructions will be sent one week in advance of the workshop.

Chains will be available to purchase on the day at an additional cost.

Aditional Silver Clay will be available to purchase on the day at an additional cost.

Minimum of two pupils, maximum 6

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR - Bethan Jarvis

Bethan is inspired by her passion for nature and the British Countryside.  She uses recycled materials such as silver clay in her own jewellery designs which is a 100% recycled product made from recycled silver which is ground up to a fine powder and mixed with a binder. When fired it becomes solid fine silver. 

Bethan studied at Glyndwr University, BA (Hons) Applied Arts & Jewellery and MA Arts Practitioner.  

If you have any questions please contact Bethan on 07581202910

Cancellation policy

Cancellation can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts, course fee's will be issued as credit to spend at a later date on future courses or any of our products.  Minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people.  Jarvis and Co reserves the right to cancel the course with 48 hours notice.

Time and date

TO BE CONFIRMED UPON BOOKING, PLEASE ENQUIRE 07581202910