New! Silver Workshop

Ever wanted to design and make your own sterling silver bangle or ring?! Here’s your chance … why not sign up for our latest workshop with Wendy Murphy?!

Date: Saturday April 30th 10-1.30pm

Cost: Ring £82, Bangle £98. All materials and refreshments included.

Venue: May Hill Village Hall

Book here: Limited spaces, advance bookings only. Or phone 01452 831730

Here’s some more information about what to expect at Wendy’s Silver Jewellery Workshops:

These silver workshops are typically held in a dedicated room at art galleries, community or craft centres and village halls. When you arrive you can settle in with a hot drink whilst Wendy goes through the health and safety aspects of the day and will give you a brief introduction to the history of silver hallmarking and what constitutes sterling silver (or “solid silver” as some people call it).

We will then ensure that you are all measured using ring or bangle sizers and work out the length of wire required to make your piece.  Wendy then demonstrates how to safely cut the wire and file the ends so that they are flush.  You have the option to use various hammers to apply a texture to the outside and also to personalise your piece by stamping letters on the inside (excl. spinner rings).  At this point you will start working on your own piece with individual support from Wendy to ensure that you’re happy and confident with each stage of the process.

When everyone is ready, we then form the ring or bangle into the correct position for soldering. This is where it gets really exciting as you have the chance to use solder and a torch, but don’t worry as you will be closely supervised and supported!  It’s not difficult, you just need to be shown exactly what to do and when to stop and Wendy is literally by your side at this stage. Once tightly soldered, the piece is pickled to get rid of the fire stain and then formed, sanded down over the join, “filled in” with missing hammering and polished to a fine shine.