Jewellery - Make a Silver Ring in a Day
C00876
This course aims to give you some of the basic skills, knowledge and ability to create rings, using basic metal working techniques.
Course Content
Your Course is a practical introduction to ring making. You will be set projects covering basic metal working techniques. You will be taught through practical demonstrations, group and individual tuition and you will learn from hands on experience. You will actively take part in:
Practising in copper sheet to develop techniques and ideas.
Making a copper band ring
Texturing techniques
Hard-soldering
Polishing using polishing machine and the barrel polisher.
Designing and making a textured silver ring
Oxidizing (blackening copper and silver)
Please note that the course fee only covers the cost of the copper sheet, students will need to purchase silver to make a silver ring - the estimated cost of this is an additional £25.00-£30.00. Please bring a notebook, pencil and an apron to the class
In keeping with professional working practice, the last 15 minutes of each session will be used to clean up your work space.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
No prior experience needed
Assessment Methods
You will be informally assessed through observation and practical tasks/projects
Regular attendance is beneficial for the group and your own progression.
Additional Information
All learners will receive a health and safety induction in alignment with their course. Learners are advised to wear closed toe shoes and to dress appropriately.
You can progress to a Jewellery - BTEC Level 1 Award Course or various short specialised jewellery courses.