Silver Clay Jewellery Capturing Nature NEW! Workshop - Tuesday 29th April 2025

10am - 4pm, April 29, 2025

Lechlade Craft Barn, Orchard House South, Downington, Lechlade GL7 3DL

Learn how to preserve the beauty of nature's finest details in solid silver.

Join Senior Silver Clay instructor Jo Richards of Faye Benjamin Jewellery for this inspiring silver jewellery workshop.

Using silicone moulds and direct imprinting into the Silver Clay, you will create your own unique jewellery that will last forever.

What is included:
• Class notes
• Exclusive student discount voucher
• A branded goodie bag

What you will learn:

• Design ideas and considerations
• Introduction to tools and equipment
• How to create a silicone mould
• How to imprint a leaf directly into the Silver Clay
• Drying, sanding and refining
• Firing
• Polishing and finishing
• How to attach jump rings and earwires

Your work will be fired and finished during the session so you can wear your creation(s!) home with pride! Additional clay, starter kits and jewellery findings can be purchased during the day.

No previous experience is required.

Customer cancellation deadline: 14th April

Cost: £85 to include tuition, tea & coffee, biscuits. There will be an additional cost of £40 for materials on the day payable to the tutor.
If you would like to finish your piece with a chain (you can bring your own), ear wires or bracelet there will be a selection available to buy from the tutor.

Please bring:
- glasses if you wear them
- an apron (not essential)
- lunch
Note: Working with Silver Clay is generally very safe. However, please take note of the following requirements for the day:
- Long hair must be tied back
- Don’t wear trailing scarves or anything fluffy as they are attracted to clay!
- Wear closed-toe sturdy shoes

Tutor Biography:
Jo has been studying, designing, making and selling jewellery for over 25 years. She loves what she does and sharing her passion for Silver Clay makes her truly happy.

NOTE: The Craft Barn is accessed via external stone steps with handrails and may not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues.

Click here to see cancellation information.