Silversmithing - Beginner
Overview
Throughout the year we will run three, independent, 10 week beginner courses on Silversmithing.
Course one
On this course students will learn the basics of silversmithing including using a piercing saw, texturing, filing, polishing, silver soldering, making a bail and making a silver pendant.
Course two
Students will learn to make plain and decorated silver rings to the correct ring size.
Course three
You will be taught how to set semi-precious cabochon stones into a piece of silver jewellery of your choice, this could be a pendant, earrings or another ring.
Key information
No previous experience necessary.
Learners will make a piece of jewellery to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding and their competence in practice.
There is progression throughout the year, however each Silversmithing course can be independent of the others – basic skills will be taught on each course as needed.
The course is delivered through face-to-face sessions in a well-equipped silversmithing studio - all tools are provided.
A range of assessment methods can be used:
- Direct observation of practice
- Oral questioning / professional discussion
- Evaluation of their final piece
- Health and safety will be observed throughout.
Staying with Gower College Swansea, you could progress to the ‘Silversmithing – Intermediate’ course, and later to the ‘Silversmithing - Specialist Workshop’.
Learners can also progress into self-employment (or employment), or to other courses in the jewellery field.
Staying with Gower College Swansea, you could progress to the ‘Silversmithing – Intermediate’ course, and later to the ‘Silversmithing - Specialist Workshop’.
Learners can also progress into self-employment (or employment), or to other courses in the jewellery field.
Studio fee of £15.
Students will need to buy their own silver, which is available from www.cooksongold.com. The cost of materials will depend on the individual designs and choice of stones. There will be at least one project to complete on each course.