Trees in Silver
Thu 19 Oct
|Sculpture By The Lakes
In this special one off workshop we will be using seed pods, leaves and twigs from some wonderful trees to create beautiful solid silver jewellery. Make beautiful pendants, drop earrings or charms in this wonderful workshop inspired by nature.
Time & Location
19 Oct 2023, 10:00 – 17:00
Sculpture By The Lakes, Pallington Lakes, Dorchester DT2 8QU, UK
About the event
Celebrating the beauty and importance of trees and to compliment the wonderful exhibition 'ARBOR' at Sculpture by the Lakes ( Dorchester) I will be running a magical silver clay botanical jewellery making workshop.
In this magical workshop we will be using leaves, seed pods, twigs and bark from trees around the sculpture park to make moulds.
We will then use these moulds to make beautiful pendants or drop earrings.
You will learn...
How to identify a suitable botanical specimen to make a mould from.
How to make a silicon mould
How to use the mould with silver clay
How to refine your silver clay
How to fire,polish and patinate your jewellery to highlight detail and achieve a quality finish
You will go home wearing your beautiful creations.
Please note materials are included but I will have some sterling silver chains and ear wires available to purchase at extra cost.
Tickets
Trees in silver
£135.00
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