Core Class – Block 4

Class run on Wednesday evenings for 5 weeks.

Class time is 6:30pm to 9pm

Wednesday 10th June– Wednesday 8th July

Tutor: Kathryn Chalmers

This is a Core silversmithing class. You must have first completed a Foundations I and II classes to attend this class. Now that you have mastered the basics we will guide you through making a piece of jewellery with a cabochon stone, and if you have time, a second piece of jewellery of your choice. You can enroll to attend a Core Class as many times as you choose. On completion of the Core I and II Classes you can apply to join the Silversmiths’ Guild as a member.

Metals will be available for purchase, so be aware of this additional cost. You can choose from the more affordable brass or copper, or spend a bit more on silver – our Tutors can advise.

Core I

• Making bezel
  • measuring
  • cutting bezel
  • solder backplate
  • filing & sanding
• Making ring
  • measuring
  • soldering bezel to ring
  • setting – agate/steel burnishing

Final assignment

Bezel set ring (stone must be 10mm round cab)

Core II

• Pick soldering – soldering links
• Clasp hook

Final assignment

Final assignment – Chain bracelet or necklace (not just earrings)

What To Bring:

If you want to come prepared we encourage you to come with some ideas (perhaps pictures or sketches) of what you would like to make. We have an excellent Library at our Studio so we can help you decide. You may also want to purchase a cabochon stone. These are available from select Hetties Rock & Crystal Shops, and you can source them online. A larger stone will be easier to start with, perhaps a 6mm round stone or larger, depending on what you wish to make. A harder stone is also easier to work with, for example: amethyst, garnet, rose quartz, clear quartz, aquamarine, citrine.