Course title: SILVERSMITHING
Location : Cottenham Village College
Day : Tuesday
Time : 7.00-9.00pm
Weeks : 10
Price : £90(f)/£68(r) plus £15 for materials – covers copper not silver- payable to Tutor
Brief Description
This is a course aimed at learners with some previous knowledge of silversmithing who are looking to explore more advanced techniques. The techniques covered in this course will be blocking and raising (used to make vessels), Forging (used to make cutlery, bangles and curtain ends etc…) and fold forming (widely used in jewellery). We will predominantly be working in copper as it has similar properties to silver at a fraction of the cost. Learners will be encouraged to purchase some tools relevant to there chosen specialism but suppliers and tools will be discussed as the course progresses. Sketch book and note books will be needed for designing and taking note on technical demonstrations.
Learning outcome :
To learn a series of silversmithing techniques that can be applied to jewellery or tableware
Extra costs on the course :
The £15 fee will cover copper and consumables used over the course but does not include silver, silver will be ordered at a later date in conjunction with what the student wishes to make and a fee for this will be payable directly to the Tutor.
What you need to bring to the first session :
Note/sketch Pad and pencil.
How progress & success will be recorded :
A series of samples
On completion of the course, what might your next steps be :
Continue with other courses or apply the techniques learnt at home.
Awarding body :
N/A
Enrolment & payment :
Please complete a Booking Form available from the website www.cvcweb.net or click here, you can also enrol by telephone by calling us on 01954 288751 (option2) or collecting a booking form from the College. Please forward your booking form along with payment – cheques payable to Cottenham Village College or cash in person, credit or debit card payments can be made over the phone or by completing the section on the booking form and posting it to the College.
Please note refunds can only be made if a class is cancelled or closed.
We are closed on bank holidays
Equalities Statement
The County Council operates an Equality of Opportunity Policy. We believe everyone is entitled to learn in an environment that is free from discriminatory behaviour so that we build a learning community based on mutual respect and trust. We welcome disabled people and those with special needs, learning difficulties, epilepsy, dyslexia, D/deaf and partially signed. Please contact us in confidence to discuss any support you may need.
