Well I haven't blogged for ages, it has been busy time in the studio and I have been trying to find the time to update about my Jewellery & Silversmithing classes in my Christchurch studio.
My week day morning courses have been full, as have the Thursday evening classes. There have been some lovely pieces created! Saturday workshops have really taken off in the last 2 years, students coming for a morning and creating stacking rings, pendants - and more in a few hours!
Jewellery & silversmithing courses
A one of a kind thick cuff bangle made by Nythaniel in evenings classes.
During the weekly courses cabochons gemstones and sea glass settings have been really popular, gorgeous blue and green glass set in a silver bezel rubber setting.
Friday Summer Workshops
During July and August I have one day workshops on some Friday and Saturday mornings. My silver stacking ring classes are popular, making a trio of them in sterling silver. Learning to shape a create rings in your desired size, solder, texture before they are polished and ready to take home! A productive and enjoyable morning.
As well as the stacking rings, wave bangles have been really popular in the studio. Making thin silver bangles and shaping them in a die to create a lovely uniform, continuous wave shape to the band. We make 2 in silver, and one in copper to give a contrasting colour. If you can't tolerate copper against the skin, then you are welcome to make all of them in silver- or if you just prefer it!
If you are interested in workshop dates do follow the link to my classes page and check out the Jewellery workshops
Wedding rings
I have also been busy with wedding rings, either commissions for me to create the bands, or couples coming to make their own for their special day. I was commissioned to create these 18ct yellow gold rings for a couple recently with a lovely texture. Do get in touch if you would like to make your own wedding rings or create rings for each other for a special occasion.
