One day jewellery workshop with Sarah Macrae

Jewellery

Ref: S1D11954

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About this course

Create individual jewellery with techniques demonstrated according to your needs. Beginners will be introduced to working with silver through a series of exercises.

Course Description

Create individual jewellery and designs. Develop your ideas through drawing, and be guided to realise your jewellery in three-dimensions. Techniques are demonstrated according to your needs. Beginners will be given a set project of making a simple ring to introduce the basic techniques of working with silver.

Please note: if you would like to make small silver items, you should book onto a one day silversmithing workshop (found in the short course metalworking category on the website).

Your experience and complexity of your idea will determine what you can achieve on a one day workshop. If you would like to discuss your idea with the tutor prior to booking, please email bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk.

Timetable

Timetable for one day courses

Students should arrive by 9am for registration.

Classes are from 9.15 - 5pm

Lunch is included.

Course Materials

What students need to bring

  • Sketchbook with a range of possible ideas
  • Any jewellery tools
  • Students with experience may wish to bring work in progress to continue with
  • Apron
  • Shoes that cover your feet
  • Something to tie your hair back with, if it is long

Available to buy

  • Available from shop:
  • 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.
  • Tools (some tools are available for hire at no cost from the College)
  • Pencils and drawing materials
Please note: Recommended bullion suppliers: Cookson Precious Metals Ltd Metalor Ltd Note Some bullion suppliers have minimum order levels (e.g. £25). Ask for your requirements to be checked against this before placing an order. Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear i.e. no open-toed shoes or sandals.

Tutors

Sarah Macrae

Sarah graduated Brighton Polytechnic in 1981 and has combined her studio practice as a jeweller with teaching part time. A member of The Designer Jewellers Group, she has exhibited at the Barbican Arts Centre (London) for the last twenty eight years. In 2000 Sarah was invited to write an introduction to Jewellery for Crowood Press and she features in several youtube videos. Sarah's work can be seen on Facebook and Instagram.

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