Silver clay is an amazing medium to work with, incorporating recycled silver in a binder with water, the clay can be rolled out, textured and cut to shape. When fired, the binder and water are removed to leave fine silver.

On this nature inspired workshop you will learn how to handle and roll out the clay, add texture and shape your designs. How to make a mould to capture a small leaf, flower, buds or sea shell to create a pendant, charm or drop earrings.

You'll ‘torch fire’ your piece and experience the alchemy of silver clay, watching the piece turn from clay into silver. After firing, your pieces will be polished and the finishing touches applied, ready for you to take home your beautiful jewellery. 

The class is suitable for complete beginners to silver clay and will cover the basics of this exciting process, so why not take a break from the week and have fun working with this magical clay and then enjoy wearing your own fine silver designs.

All our workshops have been developed to provide a quiet day of creativity and gentle tuition. You will thoroughly enjoy this workshop in silver clay and be surprised by the results you can achieve.

The course includes a packet of silver clay, 1 mould kit to make a pendant or pair of drop earrings. Should you wish to make larger / more pieces, additional clay will be available on the day to purchase for a nominal charge.

There will also be necklaces, cords, leather necklets and ear wires available to purchase on the day to complete your jewellery.

Course Highlights:

• Friendly, comfortable and well-lit environment.
• Full use of tools required to complete your projects.
• Generous table space.
• Clear information and demonstrations.

FOOD: Hot and cold refreshments will be provided throughout the day and you are welcome to bring your own lunch to the workshop. Alternatively Created by Hand gallery is situated next to the wonderful Mulberry Tree Café where you can purchase delicious food at reasonable prices.

The course costs include a packet of silver clay, 1 x mould kit, the use of tools and refreshments throughout the day. Additional clay and mould are available to purchase on the day.

Class size is limited to 6 students so if you wish to book onto this workshop then please contact us using the button at the top of the page

Additional Notes:

We'll be using butane torches during the class so we would request that you bring along something to tie long hair back (where appropriate) and avoid wearing floaty clothes (again..... where appropriate!). Jo will bring some moulds and items to make casts from but we would also request that if you can, you bring along leaves, small flowers or any nature inspired items to create a mold, from which we will be casting the fine silver. The pendant will be about the size of a 10p, but this doesn't mean that the item you bring with you needs to be small as we can use a section of it, but it does need to be fairly flat and texture is important, as this will provide the best results