Saturday 8th October - Southampton - Full day ring workshop (£120)

Learn the art of fine silver ring making, using the alchemy of silver clay, an eco-friendly and fun way to make silver jewellery. Learn to make a truly unique piece fine silver ring. With no more than four people per class, all skill levels are catered for, and you’ll get as much guidance as you need.  Silver clay is a relatively new product that 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. This is a small class of up to 4 students held in Rebecca Oxenham's jewellery making studio. At the end of the day you will celebrate with a glass of Prosecco or non alcoholic alternative.

For pictures and testimonials from past workshops go to https://www.rebeccaoxenham.com/workshop-testimonials

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is a little bit more difficult than my beginners silver clay workshop so it is recommended that students attend the beginners workshop first to get a feel for how to work with silver clay. However this course could also be attended by complete beginner students who are are up for more of a challenge or those with some jewellery making experience. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- 7-10g of silver clay (enough to make one ring)

- Embellishments - CZ gemstones,  a pearl or art clay silver syringe

- Use of all equipment needed from the studio

- A step by step detailed instruction booklet (which you can take home)

- Tea, coffee and biscuits

- A glass of prosecco or non alcoholic alternative to celebrate the day at the end

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY

This workshop will have small numbers and will be taught by a qualified silver clay tutor, Rebecca.  This silver clay workshop is all about using silver clay to create beautiful rings.This is a small class with up to 4 students where you will get lots of individual attention. At the end of the day we will celebrate with a glass of bubbly while. You’ll leave with a unique piece that you will have hand made and could make the perfect present or you can keep it for yourself.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

- Measuring and sizing ring your ring 

- Calculating shrinkage of the silver clay

- Embedding CZ stones or attaching a pearl in your design (if you wish)

- Rolling and shaping the band using a mandrel

- Using pre-made moulds or textures in your designs

- Filing

- Sanding

- Firing

- Polishing and finishing

- Celebrating with a glass of bubbly

WHAT IS INCLUDED

- 7-10g of silver clay (enough to make one ring)

- Up to 3 firable stones (lab grown diamond/ CZ stones) or a pearl to include in your design

- All equipment needed in my studio to make your jewellery pieces

- An instruction sheet (which you can take home)

- As much tea and coffee as you can drink

- A glass of bubbly or non alcoholic fizz to celebrate the day

WHAT TO BRING

- A packed lunch and any extra drinks

- An apron if you have one

- Closed toe shoes

- Hairband (to tie hair back while firing)

- A mask (currently this is optional - however this may change depending on Government rules).

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

- A packed lunch and any extra drinks

- An apron if you have one

- Ideally closed toe shoes

- Hairband (to tie hair back while firing)

- Facemask or visor (depending on the latest government guidance).

PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES

- Minimum age: 12 (under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult)

- There is no wheelchair access to the workroom which is at the end of the garden

- There is parking on the road (if it gets busy there is also a car park close by on Manor Farm Road

- Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts.

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR - REBECCA OXENHAM

Rebecca works out of her studio at the end of her garden in Hampshire, England. The jewellery created is inspired by her passion for nature and she is committed to supporting biodiversity and protecting the environment. She uses recycled materials such as silver clay which is an 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. Using recycled silver helps to limit the use of child labour in mines as well as the amount of metals that must be produced. This leads to less waste in landfills and helps to slow the consumption and deterioration of natural resources.

Rebecca studied at the Cornwall School for Art Craft and Jewellery for her Level One, Art Clay Diploma Certification in Silver Clay. This is a world-wide, recognised qualification, administered by the official distributors of Art Clay in Europe. She is also a member of AMCAW (Association of Metal Clay Artists Worldwide) and GOJD (Guild of Jewellery Designers).

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

The course is held at Rebecca's Garden Studio in Bitterne Park, Southampton. The workshop is held in the studio at the end of my garden on Oaktree Road, Southampton. Please knock on the front door on arrival and I will take you through to the studio. If you are late I will leave the side gate open so you can walk down and join us then.

DRIVING

Use SO18 1PH in your satnav or if using google maps just type in Rebecca Oxenham Jewellery. There is parking on Oaktree Road (if it gets busy there is also a car park close by on Manor Farm Road, near the junction of Dimond Road and next to Riverside Park).

TRAIN

Nearest train stations are Swathling, Bitterne, Southampton Parkway and Southampton Central. (If you are coming by train I can sometimes arrange pick up and drop off depending on availability - contact me in advance).

BUS

City Bus no 7 stops on the road a few yards from the venue and runs from the centre of Southampton.

Full joining instructions will be sent in advance of the course.

Cancellations of workshop places and private tuition bookings within 14 days of the event will forfeit the workshop/private tuition fee unless I am able to find someone to take your place. Please let me know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.