Silversmith Ring Workshop at Hanwell Wine Estate

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Saturday 4th September 2022 | 1.45pm - 4.45pm and Sunday 25 September 2022 | 10am - 1pm
Hanwell Wine Estate
£69.00

Come and enjoy a creative session, and learn the art of traditional silversmithing. Guided by our expert tutor Jo, you will get hands-on with the tools and materials to create a handcrafted ring. All in the relaxing setting of Hanwell Wine Estate. To enable this workshop to go ahead it will take place outside under gazebos.

By the end of your session, you will have made 1 stacking ring made with 2mm thick wire.

What you will learn:

 - Introduction to the tools and materials and how to handle them
 - Techniques including; hammering to add texture, shaping and sawing
 - Soldering to create a layered look
 - Adding the finishing touch of polishing

What is included:
Everything is included, all tools and materials, plus refreshments and snack. Plus, a sneaky little wine tasting if desired only after you have done your soldering though. Nothing to bring, just yourself.

Who is the workshop for:
Perfect for beginners or people with experience.

Outline of your session:

 - Arrival with refreshments
 - Welcome and meet your tutor, Jo.
 - Introduction to tools and materials.
 - Get hands-on and learn the techniques of sawing, hammering and shaping
 - Refreshment break with snack
 - Continue where you left off and make your rings shine