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Sterling Silver Bangle workshop for complete beginners .� Oldman House Studio is a design and teaching studio In Mildenhall, Suffolk. The studio was set up by its founder Rachel, a trained designer maker of precious Metal Jewellery, multi media Craft, Textiles and bespoke Millinary designs. � Rachel’s formative years were spent training in multi media Arts & Crafts. Going on to complete a BA Hons in designed Jewellery. Rachel has over 25 years experience working as a precious metal-smith, specialising in Platinum, Palladium, Gold & Silver. � A day to learn some basic silver Jewellery techniques and create your own bangles.
Learn to use basic tools and techniques to form and texture, hammered or waved bangles to completion. Going home with beautifuly finished items of jewellery. The ticket price covers the cost of tuition and all precious and non precious practice materials. Whilst soldering experience is not necessary, a basic understanding of soldering and forming metal would be advantageous, enabling you more time to focus on your design. However, we practice simple soldering techniques, for those with little or no experience. To ensure that all abilities are catered for.
On the day you will design and make gorgeous sterling silver bangles. You will be guided through a variety of techniques. You can choose from a variety of designs to make two bangles. You can choose to make hammered textures, using small specialised hammers. Waved or plain round bangles or a combination of designs. If you wish, these can be joined together with a large jump ring.
Price includes all precious materials, practice materials & instruction.
We also include light refreshments of hot and cold drinks with plenty of cake and biscuits throughout the day.
Please note, this ticket is your deposit and is non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. We reserve the right to cancel the event if we do not have a minimum of 3 people, in which case your payment will be fully refunded.
To ensure the quality of your personal experience, the classes are limited to four people. You will have quality time to ask any questions you might have, and guided help along the way. Suitable for complete beginners and limited to adults only.
You will be provided with an apron and safety glasses but please wear workshop appropriate clothing on the day (no open toe shoes or loose clothing) for your safety.
Please get in touch if you’d like a group booking on an alternative date.
About the workshop
Make your own bangles - choice of different designs and textures. There are different texture and forming tools to choose from, to make your bangle combinations unique to you. We cover a range of basic silversmithing techniques in this workshop so it really is a great introduction to working with silver.
Who is it for?
Beginners onwards.
What will I learn?
You'll learn the basics of jewellery making including annealing, sawing, filing, soldering, shaping, forming, texturing and polishing.
What's included?
We provide all the equipment and materials you will need including the sterling silver to make your bangles. Tea, coffee and cake are also included on the day.
What shall I bring?
Reading glasses if you use them. Also to keep you safe it's best to wear closed toed shoes, tie long hair back and avoid loose flapping clothing.
Please be aware that there is no smoking on site. we are located meters away from a public high street where you free to do so. We are nestled amongst a combination of commercial and residential properties. Please consider our neighbours when arriving and leaving the studio. For more information about our terms and conditions, please refer to the link on our Facebook page, or feel free to contact us. Please be aware that cancellations made within two weeks of the event date will forfeit the workshop fee, although we may be able to fill your place and offer a refund. We reserve the right to cancel the class if we do not have a minimum of three people attending. Should this happen, your payment will be fully refunded. We are committed to ensuring that every participant has a fantastic time, and we can't wait to see you at our next workshop!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
High Street,Mildenhall,IP28 7EA,GB, Aphrodite Beauty, 35 High Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7EA, United Kingdom,Bury St. Edmunds
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