Details of all our courses are available below. Prices include all materials needed (unless otherwise stated).Courses can be booked online, over the telephone on 01858 466692, by post or in person at Leicestershire Craft Centre, 10a High Street, Market Harborough (above Monsoon).
Please note refunds and transfers for workshops and courses can only be given in the unlikely event of a workshop or course being cancelled due to insufficient numbers or unforeseeable circumstances.
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Jewellery
| 2 day Silversmithing Retreat |
| We are beyond excited to be holding our first Silversmithing Retreat here at Leicestershire Craft Centre in 2020. Two wonderful days with our expert tutors Naim & Laura to make, etch, engrave, solder and create beautiful jewellery. Lunch will be included on both days. There is an optional socialising evening meal on the Saturday evening that you can attend if you wish (the price of this is not included) and we can organise local accommodation if required.
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| Tutor: Naim & Laura |
| Cost: £200.00 |
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| Jewellery Making with Silver Clay - One Day Beginners Workshop |
| Join us on our one day beginners workshop to learn the fundamentals of creating your own beautiful solid silver jewellery. Silver clay is made up of very fine particles of pure siver, water and a non toxic binder. When your piece if fired, the binder burns away, leaving you with solid fine silver. The process is truly magical. Charlotte with teach you how to make two textured pendants and a pair of earrings from solid fine silver. You will learn the process of making jewellery with silver clay from start to finish. The first part of the day focuses upon how to handle, roll, shape and texture it, before drying and refining. The second part of the day will focus upon torch firing, polishing and learning how to patina. All materials are included in the price of the course and is suitable for those who are new to working with silver clay.
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| Tutor: Charlotte Wakeling |
| Cost: £130.00 |
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| Silversmithing - 1 day workshop |
| A fabulous introduction to the art of Silversmithing. This full day course will teach you all the basic techniques of cutting, etching, texturing and soldering and you will design and make your own metal charm or pendant. Our informative tutors will give you loads of information on how to carry on this fascinating hobby. You will be given an inch square piece of silver as well as unlimited brass and copper. More silver can be purchased on the day. If you have attended our silversmithing workshops before, you are welcome to come on this workshop and work on your own projects or learn new skills. Please just let us know in advance if you are a returning student. All materials and tools are provided on the day - all you need to bring is an idea of a simple pendant design to make - our tutors will guide you through the rest!
"Just want to say a massive thank you for such a wonderful day today in harborough on our silversmithing day. You are lovely tutors & made the day such fun!" Emma
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| Tutor: Naim & Laura |
| Cost: £85.00 |
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| Silversmithing Evening Course (5 weeks) |
| Our popular silversmithing course runs as an evening course over 5 sessions, so you get even more time to create beautiful jewellery! You will be shown how to work with silver, and get to try a variety of techniques including cutting, etching, filing, soldering and engraving. Complete beginners will start by making a silver pendant. Those who have attended one of our day courses or evening courses before can move on to making rings and earrings. More advanced students can have tuition in stone setting. The course price includes two pieces of silver and unlimited brass and copper. More silver can be purchased from our tutors if required.
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| Tutor: Laura & Naim |
| Cost: £160.00 |
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| Wedding Jewellery & Tiara - Bespoke Class |
| Getting married? Would you like to learn to make your very own special wedding jewellery or tiara for a bride and bridesmaids? In this bespoke session you can choose to learn how to create beautiful bridal jewellery or a tiara. We can show you how to create your own design of wedding jewellery, including how to knot pearls and to make earrings. We will tailor make the techniques used and designs to suit your theme and style. Or, you can learn how to design and make a bridal tiara, including how to make made-to-measure headbands, learn wire twisting and beading techniques. Then you will have to opportunity to make a tiara to your own design using Swarovski crystals and pearls. Specify your style and colour scheme before the course and we will ensure we have the right colours in stock.
This session is organised on a bespoke basis either as a 1-1 session or with a small group of friends. Contact Katharine on 01858 466692 to book a workshop, or commission your pieces.
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| Tutor: Katharine Wright |
| Cost: £50.00 |
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| Wire Wrapped Jewellery |
| Learn how to make stunning pieces of jewellery simply using wire and beads. You will be shown how to use basic jewellery tools and techniques to twist your wire into stunning shapes. You will have the opportunity to make items such as earrings, a bracelet, cocktail rings or wire wrapped pendants. Feel free to bring along any ideas you may have and let's get creative!
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| Tutor: Katharine Wright |
| Cost: £32.00 |
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