Silver Jewellery: Precious Metal Clay Course
Classes
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Course description
Learn how to craft something meaningful with our jewellery making short courses in Sydney!
Discover the versatility of Precious Metal Clay (PMC) as you shape and texture it to craft stunning wearable jewellery. This user-friendly and highly malleable clay magically transforms into 99.9% pure silver, offering endless creative possibilities.
Under the guidance of an experienced tutor, embark on a journey through the design process from conception to completion. Learn various techniques to seamlessly translate your creative vision into a tangible jewellery piece.
Leave the workshop with a finished piece of exquisite fine silver and a wealth of newly acquired skills. Immerse yourself in this hands-on experience, creating beautiful and one-of-a-kind jewellery in an inspiring environment.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this precious metal clay jewellery-making course, you should have:
- Gain understanding of Precious Metal Clay and its capabilities.
- Get to know the basic tools used with Precious Metal Clay.
- Learn and understand the essential safety procedures for handling Precious Metal Clay.
- Explore various artistic techniques applicable to Precious Metal Clay.
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using Precious Metal Clay compared to traditional silversmithing techniques for crafting pendants and earrings.
- Craft a pendant and a pair of earrings using Precious Metal Clay.
Course content
What will be covered in this precious metal clay jewellery course?
- Proper handling of PMC
- Rolling
- Shaping
- Texturing
- Hole making
- Sanding/filing
- Torch firing
- Polishing highlight for PMC
Intended audience
Who is this precious metal clay jewellery course for?
This course is for complete beginners.
Please note that is course is not suitable for students under the age of 18yrs.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
Materials provided
- 15 grams of Precious Metal Clay. Students are welcome to bring their own if they wish to work with more.
- A selection of textured surfaces will be provided, though students may bring their own
What to bring to class
- Pens and pencils
- Notebook
- Selection of textures to impress into the clay (stamps, buttons, textured surfaces – items should be plastic, wood or fabric)
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
- Does not include stone-setting
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Course testimonials:
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Brian said: 5 Stars!
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Hannah said: It was fun and comprehensive. I left with a finished product which feels great.
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Michelle said: This is a very enjoyable and educational day class. Four of us from Saturday’s class would like to attend the PMC3 second level class Tom make a PMC3 Ring with Shun Shun. Great class. Michelle Ivory
