Jewellery Making with Upcycled Metal + Tin

Tutor: Private: Michelle Pilkington

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
All Levels

Typically for a max of 8 people.

Full Day

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This course introduces ways to use upcycled metal in jewellery making with some great effects. Using techniques that are similar to those used in silver work, Michelle will introduce the use of tin and copper. These are not only great value materials, but also result in some really unusual and exciting creations.

You can be experimental and learn more by using material that is recycled and readily available.

– Gain the confidence to design your own jewellery, with a focus on recycling.
– Use silver-work techniques
– Learn to use metal working tools

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

All the tools and equipment you need will be provided however, if you have any of the following please bring them:

Old earring hooks - bring them along, recycle and use.
Any tin containers such as old sweet or biscuit tins, any other decorative metal or even tin cans.
As always, it's a good idea to wear clothes you don't mind messing up.

Tutor: Private: Michelle Pilkington

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“Michelle the tutor was welcoming, friendly and open to further explanation.  I loved the conviviality and my lunch was prepared and I didn't have to bring a pack up!”

– Margaret

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