Beginners Silver Clay Jewellery
6 hours, 10-5pm (1 hour for lunch, refreshments provided, bring own lunch or pop out to get lunch locally)
Price: £125 (includes silver clay worth £22.95, a gemstone and refreshments. Earrings wires and jump rings are included. Chains are available separately)
Discover the Art of Silver Clay: A Beginner’s Workshop with 3 Creative Projects
Step into the world of jewellery making with this hands-on beginner-friendly workshop, where you’ll create three unique pieces of silver jewellery from scratch!
Over the course of this workshop day, you’ll explore the versatility of silver clay and handmake three stunning projects, each designed to teach you essential skills while sparking your creativity.
What is silver metal clay?
Silver clay is a material manufactured from 100% recycled silver, a plant-based organic binder and water. The silver is recycled from X rays, the photographic industry, electronics etc. It can be moulded and shaped like clay. Once dry, it can be fired and that is when the alchemy happens - the clay turns to solid hallmark quality silver.
Here’s what you’ll learn and create on this workshop:
(See example photos below)
1. Design and Craft a Pair of Earrings (or Pendant/Charm)
Start your journey by designing and crafting a personalized pair of earrings. Don’t have pierced ears? No problem! You can choose to make a beautiful pendant or a bracelet charm instead. Learn how to work with silver clay, texture and shape your pieces and what is possible with this material.
2. Make Your Own Custom Silicone Mould and Silver Clay Charm
Discover the magic of mould-making as you create your very own silicone mould from any object of your choice. You can bring small items of your own e.g. buttons, charms, shells etc or choose from the large selection we have for you!
You’ll then use this mould to create a unique silver clay charm, adding a truly personal touch to your jewellery. This technique opens up endless possibilities for future designs.
3. Craft a Gorgeous Stone-Set Pendant
Add a touch of elegance to your jewellery with a stone setting. In this project, you’ll design a stunning pendant and learn how to set a fireable gemstone into silver clay, adding a touch of colour to your design. You will also learn more about which gemstones can be set in silver clay.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll be guided step-by-step by Anna Campbell, one of the leading metal clay teachers in the UK, making this a fun and accessible class for complete beginners. You’ll leave with three pieces of handmade jewellery, new skills, and a strong foundation in working with silver clay.
Whether you’re looking to try a new hobby, make gifts or you have an eye on starting a jewellery business, this class is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of silver clay jewellery.
Taught at the Arienas Collective, 2 Dublin Meuse, Edinburgh EH3 6NW
Upcoming dates
2024
Wednesday 4th December 2024, 10-5pm 5 SPACES LEFT
2025
Sunday 19th January 2025, 10.30-5.30pm
Tuesday 29th April 2025, 10-5pm
Saturday 5th July 2025, 10-5pm
Sunday 2nd November 2025, 10.30-5.30pm
This is the workshop for you if you would like to spend a fun day learning how to use silver clay to make hallmark quality jewellery from home. You will learn how to work with the clay, texture it, make your own moulds and set a gemstone. You will leave the class with at least three pieces of jewellery and the knowledge to make your own designs at home.
Examples of what you can make in this workshop
Stone set pendant
Silicone mould and pendant or charm
Earrings/bracelet charm/pendant
Here are some examples of pieces made by students on this workshop
What People Are Saying
“This entire day was a delight. The working space, in Lynn's home, is gorgeous, and enormous thought and care was taken over every aspect of the experience. .. The excellent tuition and guidance from Anna helped me make earrings and a rose mould, and I am definitely inspired to do more silver clay. Fantastic value for money, I had a lovely time, thanks so much Lynn and Anna.”
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— Alison
“I highly recommend this course, a thoroughly enjoyable day.
Lynn warmly welcomed everyone into her beautiful home, the venue for the course and provided refreshments for everyone as they arrived.
The course was very relaxed, well presented and well organised. Anna demonstrated how to make a variety of pieces and her instructions were clear and explicit. Questions were welcomed and answered clearly and succinctly. .
I learned a great deal about Silver and Silver Clay and I am delighted with the jewellery I made.
I have already recommended and given details of the course to a friend.
I look forward to another course.”
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— Dorothy
‘Can you please pass on my thanks to Anna. She was so knowledgeable, informative and her experience, passion and love of jewellery shone through. The course exceeded any expectations I had. I can’t wait to learn more and look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you both for a fantastic day.”
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— Gail
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