Stacking Ring Workshop

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Friday 17th May, Friday 7th June & Saturday 10th August | 2024 | 10am - 1pm
Hanwell Wine Estate
£75

Come and enjoy a creative session, and learn the art of traditional silversmithing. Guided expert tutor Zoe, you will get hands-on with the tools and materials and create a gorgeous stacking ring handcrafted by you. All in the relaxing setting of Hanwell Wine Estate's craft barn with views overlooking the open countryside.

What you will make:

Design and make 3 rings in 1.5mm width sterling silver wire, having the choice of different wire shapes and a copper wire option.

What you will learn:

Introduction to the tools and materials and how to handle them
Techniques including; measuring, hammering to add decorative texture, shaping and sawing
Soldering to create a strong and hidden join.
Adding the finishing touch of sanding and polishing

What is included:

Everything is included, all tools and materials, plus refreshments. Nothing to bring, just yourself.

Who is the workshop for:

Perfect for beginners or people with experience.

Your Tutor Zoe:

Zoë is a Midlands based designer, silversmith, and metal artist.  Drawing her inspiration from a love of both woodland and urban walks and pottering in her garden she creates very tactile and wearable pieces with a cohesiveness across collections.  The majority of her work is in sterling silver with a strong use of copper adding a beautifully warm contrast, and a splattering of semi precious stones to add depth of colour in some designs.

To ensure the quality of your personal experience, group size will be limited to 6.

(Please note: a minimum number of 4 bookings is required in order for the session to go ahead)

Suitable for children aged 16 years and over must be accompanied by a paying adult.