Recycled Silver and Copper Bookmarks (suitable for beginners)
(max 3 people per class)
Duration approx. 2 hours, longer if two or three people are attending.
During the session you will be given two lengths of metal - one silver and one copper - to create your own unique bookmarks.
You will have the opportunity to play around with ideas before moving making the bookmarks, and there will be plenty of examples to give you an idea of what you can create.
I demonstrate every step and you will create your copper bookmark first, this allows you to get a really good feel for how the metal moves. Once the shape is finished you will texture it. A variety of textures will be available, all of which are created by using various hammers.
Then you’ll make the silver bookmark, and now you are experienced with the copper version this will feel like a breeze!
When both are finished they will be polished to a high shine and you’ll end up with two completely unique bookmarks. You’ll be given a quality gift bag created from recycled, and recyclable materials, and a cleaning cloth and care card to keep your bookmarks shiny.
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All materials and tools are provided.
You can check availability here if you have a particular date in mind. If you are purchasing as a gift, or as unsure as to when you would like to come, you are more than welcome to purchase the session and book a date later.
No experience is needed - I will work to your pace
Lessons are private and held as a one to one, or a maximum of 3 people if booking together (price per person not per session)
At the end of the lesson you have your own handmade silver jewellery to keep which you have made yourself, from scratch.
You will also have a good understand of the techniques and processes used to create silver jewellery, should you wish to build upon these.
You can choose to follow up with another session tailored to whatever you would like to make next. Please contact me if you have something different in mind, I am happy to discuss a bespoke session created especially for you.
At the end of the lesson you will receive a goody bag which includes a ring box, a special silver anti-tarnish cleaning cloth, and some cleaning tips
Bookings can be changed in advance if necessary and if another suitable date is available, I will always be flexible where possible - Cancellation within 24 hours of the event may lead to loss of the session. On the rare occasion I need to cancel a date I will offer alternative dates to re-book.
If buying as a present for someone, vouchers are available - please state in the notes when ordering the name you would like the voucher to be written out to, and the name it is from. Although the voucher comes in a silver envelope ready to give, I send these in a non-marked envelope to save the surprise. I leave the silver envelope open so you can see the voucher, and include your own note should you wish, before passing on to the recipient. I am happy to send the voucher direct, please leave the recipient's name and address in the “additional notes” area during checkout. You can book a date for the session to be held, or leave if to the recipient to contact me direct.
Please be aware you are booking a session to create a variation of the examples shown. If you would like to make a different style please get in touch to discuss creating a bespoke workshop. This is to ensure I have the correct materials and time allowance for the session.
