This course aims to introduce you to a wide range of mixed metal techniques and processes as well as the use and application of the resulting materials. Focusing on techniques that use wire, sheet or tube as starting points, you will be able to combine metals in different ways, achieving a wide range of different results.
You will cover the production of silver solders, needed for a variety of different solder applications, as well as the production of a range of alloys to introduce into the work. There will be opportunity to experiment with the taught techniques to engage with the process in a rich and personal way. You can explore the design process, seeing how the materials we work with lend themselves to different designs, with the option of making a piece of jewellery by the end of the course.
Included
- The course fee includes the cost of zinc, and the silver and copper grain required to make the solders.
What students need to bring
- Any jewellery tools you use on a regular basis
- An apron
- Something to tie your hair back with, if it is long
- Shoes that cover your feet (no sandals or flip flops or high heels)
Available to buy
- Available from shop:
- Copper and brass sheet – 1mm
- Copper, brass and silver wire – 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm
- Jewellery consumables (saw blades, emery paper etc)
- Silver solder (hard, medium, easy etc)
- Silver can be purchased from the College Shop, which stocks a range of sheet, wire, rod, tube and findings. These will be available in set sizes and lengths, suitable for a wide range of projects.
Additional information
Please note: You will need to bring with you, or purchase from the shop, copper and brass sheet and copper, brass and silver wire.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no open toes or sandals).
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential
Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required
