Silver Clay Jewellery - Thursday 25th April 2024

10am - 4pm, April 25, 2024

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

Spend the day immersing yourself in learning a new skill with guest tutor Jo Richards of Faye Benjamin Jewellery for a workshop giving you an Introduction to Silver Clay.

With a few simple techniques, in just one day, you can turn Silver Clay from a squishy little lump into solid silver jewellery and have something beautiful to take home. It really is amazing!

There will be plenty of time to explore the material, get tips and advice, and create your own gorgeous pieces of jewellery. You will make a pendant or two, or a pendant and a pair of drop earrings. Some people will make bracelet charms.

The skills you learn in this workshop will enable you to continue creating at home after you leave.

Cost: £75 to include tuition, tea & coffee. There will be an additional cost of £20 on the day for clay 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. A small number of starter kits will also be available to purchase from the tutor for anyone wishing to make more at home - card or cash accepted.

Cancellation deadline: 10th April

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 Richards BA (Hons) in Design & Technology from Southampton University. City and Guilds levels 2 and 3 in Jewellery Design & Silversmithing. Art Clay Diploma levels one and two, and recently a Higher Level Diploma in Art Clay. Member of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery and the Guild of Jewellery Designers.
Owner and founder of Faye Benjamin Jewellery since 2015.
Jo has been studying, designing, making and selling jewellery for over 25 years. Since 2006 she has concentrated mainly on working in Art Clay Fine Silver - a recycled silver which can be Assay hallmarked as 99.9% pure silver. Jo absolutely 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 but may not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The toilet is located in another building.

Click here to see cancellation information.