Day courses and half days.
At Little Haddon Barn, Exmoor..
TA4 2DE
Due to distancing restrictions please see new class options. Groups will be able to come from the same household/bubble only. If you wish to come on your own then please see the individual half day option below.
All workshop participants will be required to bring a face mask to wear during some aspects of the class.
For full details of current workshop policy please see my about page
All workshop participants will be required to bring a face mask to wear during some aspects of the class.
For full details of current workshop policy please see my about page
Traditional silver jewellery making. Casting and forging recycled silver, and casting using a Cuttlefish mould.
Bring along your old or broken silver jewellery to melt down, repurpose and turn onto something beautiful
Ever wondered what to do with broken jewellery, odd earrings, an old silver fork or spoon? Melting it down to make unique hand made pieces is easier than you may think.
At a time when reuse and recycle is on so many peoples minds, but access to the skills needed are not always easy to find, I am enjoying sharing my jewellery workshop with curious visitors or eager course participants.
There is something magical about taking silver from a solid, to a liquid, to something new and beautiful, be that casting and forging into simple rings and bangles or using the ancient technique of cuttlebone casting
My workshop is a beautiful homespun space, that is purpose built to take group classes. Come and join me to make a beautiful piece of handmade jewellery. No previous experience needed, just the desire to have a go, and learn by doing..
At a time when reuse and recycle is on so many peoples minds, but access to the skills needed are not always easy to find, I am enjoying sharing my jewellery workshop with curious visitors or eager course participants.
There is something magical about taking silver from a solid, to a liquid, to something new and beautiful, be that casting and forging into simple rings and bangles or using the ancient technique of cuttlebone casting
My workshop is a beautiful homespun space, that is purpose built to take group classes. Come and join me to make a beautiful piece of handmade jewellery. No previous experience needed, just the desire to have a go, and learn by doing..
Choose between traditional jewellery making, forging recycled silver, or cuttlefish casting.
Traditional Jewellery making.
Make a pair of earrings, stacker rings, or pendant. You can use a mixture of metals, or just silver.
We will look at examples, and effects like hammering, lettering, and patterning, before deciding on a project for the day.
I will show you some jewellery making techniques, and help you to familiarise yourself with the tools needed before starting.
Forging recycled sterling silver.
Learn how to process scrap sterling silver, melt it down, cast into a bar, then forge into a simple bangle or ring.
Cuttlefish casting.
Cuttlefish casting is a ancient technique for making cast objects that goes back hundreds of years. You will carve a design into a cuttlebone, then together we will pour molten silver into your mould. I will then show you how to finish and polish your piece to make a stunning piece of jewellery.
How the day runs will largely depend on what you chose to make. For day courses we start at 10am and will run till you're finished (roughly 2-4pm depending on the size of your group)
For half days you can chose ether morning 10 till 1, or afternoon 1 till 4.
Traditional Jewellery making.
Make a pair of earrings, stacker rings, or pendant. You can use a mixture of metals, or just silver.
We will look at examples, and effects like hammering, lettering, and patterning, before deciding on a project for the day.
I will show you some jewellery making techniques, and help you to familiarise yourself with the tools needed before starting.
Forging recycled sterling silver.
Learn how to process scrap sterling silver, melt it down, cast into a bar, then forge into a simple bangle or ring.
Cuttlefish casting.
Cuttlefish casting is a ancient technique for making cast objects that goes back hundreds of years. You will carve a design into a cuttlebone, then together we will pour molten silver into your mould. I will then show you how to finish and polish your piece to make a stunning piece of jewellery.
How the day runs will largely depend on what you chose to make. For day courses we start at 10am and will run till you're finished (roughly 2-4pm depending on the size of your group)
For half days you can chose ether morning 10 till 1, or afternoon 1 till 4.
We have a beautiful picnic area for shared lunch, or a cosy kitchen if the weather is bad.
Please bring your lunch.. (coffee tea etc.. will be provided)
Please bring your lunch.. (coffee tea etc.. will be provided)
I have been running jewellery workshops for the past 10 years, at festivals and private events. Working with kids, or groups of adults, and can cater for any age group. The workshop at Little Haddon Barn is purpose built for jewellery making, set in stunning surroundings on the edge of Exmoor.
No previous experience is needed, just the desire to have a go, and learn by doing..
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Day courses.
Day courses and half days are currently for groups from the same house hold/bubble only
During a day course you will work on individual projects, and make a unique piece of silver jewellery, £65 per person plus silver.
Silver charged at £1 per gram (roughly 5-10 grams will make most projects)
Gift cards are also available at £70 (or £80 if you wish to include silver) including postage..
To book a day course for a group (min of 2 max of 4) please email for available dates.
Group half days.
During half days your group all work on similar projects, each making a piece of silver jewellery.
Half days run from 10 till 1pm or 2 till 5pm
Starting from £140 for up to 4 people.
Individual half day.
During your half day, you will be the only student. This is to accommodate people who want to come on their own from different households. As there is limited space to social distance in the workshop. In this class you will be taught to make a piece of silver jewellery.
Half days run from 10 till 1pm or 2 till 5pm
£60 per 3 hour class or £20 per hour.
Day courses and half days are currently for groups from the same house hold/bubble only
During a day course you will work on individual projects, and make a unique piece of silver jewellery, £65 per person plus silver.
Silver charged at £1 per gram (roughly 5-10 grams will make most projects)
Gift cards are also available at £70 (or £80 if you wish to include silver) including postage..
To book a day course for a group (min of 2 max of 4) please email for available dates.
Group half days.
During half days your group all work on similar projects, each making a piece of silver jewellery.
Half days run from 10 till 1pm or 2 till 5pm
Starting from £140 for up to 4 people.
Individual half day.
During your half day, you will be the only student. This is to accommodate people who want to come on their own from different households. As there is limited space to social distance in the workshop. In this class you will be taught to make a piece of silver jewellery.
Half days run from 10 till 1pm or 2 till 5pm
£60 per 3 hour class or £20 per hour.
If you have any questions regarding day courses, half days or would like to book then please get in touch..
"I went to Cat's jewellery making day and made something I didn't think I was capable of. It's amazing. Cat gives great guidance and won't do the work for you so the end result is all your own. What a great day. A brilliant present for someone as well as it's in the most beautiful surroundings. Peaceful. Thanks very very much Cat"
Tanya Allen, 28th may 2018..
Tanya Allen, 28th may 2018..