Art Clay Silver is an exciting jewellery-making material that can be modeled like a fine-textured clay, but is actually pure silver. Metal clay is great for making earrings, individual beads, pendants, rings and even small sculptures – whatever your level of skill, you can make something unique, striking and extremely wearable.

Benefit from Jo’s expertise and experience as an inspiring instructor and jeweller, working with this unusual medium, and enjoy the instant gratification of making your own jewellery without expensive equipment or years of training.

“Very good and paced well... It’s an excellent course, thanks.”

Silver clay - introductory workshop

Join Jo for a fantastic day and take home your own unique silver memento.

Jo will teach you the basics of working with silver clay and guide you through designing and making your own piece of fine silver jewellery. All tools and equipment are provided, just bring your imagination!

“Very enjoyable. A thorough introduction to silver clay
jewellery and I was delighted with what I made.”

Price: £95 (includes tuition, 10g Art Clay Silver, use of tools, lunch and light refreshments)

Dates offered: 24/9/11, 22/10/11
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Memory bracelets

Pandora-style charm bracelets seem to be a trend that will last, so why not make your own?

Work with Jo to create solid silver charms to fit a sterling silver charm bracelet (several styles available), choosing from a range of coloured accessory beads to complete the look. The materials provided will be enough to create a bracelet with 3 – 5 silver beads; extra materials are available for sale on the day.

This one-day workshop enables you to make a highly individual beaded charm bracelet that makes a very personal statement. Learn and use a range of techniques that you can continue at home to add beautiful charms.

Price: £165 (includes tuition, 10g Art Clay Silver, sterling silver starter bracelet or bangle, Murano-style glass beads (optional), use of all tools, handout notes, lunch and a gift pack)

Dates offered: 27/8/11, 5/11/11
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Charming memories

A perfect workshop day for anyone who already owns a charm bracelet and wants to make it even more special or for a group of friends who would like create something special for each other.

A variety of styles is on offer, including beads and charms that can be worn on Pandora or Troll-style bracelets. The materials provided will be enough to create 3 – 5 silver beads; extra materials are available for sale on the day.

Add unique charms to your collection, preserving your memory of a creative day.

Price: £95 each (includes tuition, 10g Art Clay Silver, use of tools, lunch and light refreshments)

Dates offered: 28/8/11, 6/11/11
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Silver clay and fused glass

A wonderful opportunity to experience the potential and possibilities of two vastly different creative media. A day and a half workshop, you start with a silver clay session and Jo will guide you through the design and creation of your piece of jewellery. After lunch you will design and cut glass pendants and earrings (to be fired overnight).

On the Sunday morning, a half day of finishing and polishing follows and the results will delight you and maybe even surprise you too.

Please note that this workshop is limited to four participants.

Price: £150 each (includes tuition, 10g Art Clay Silver, equivalent glass, use of tools, light refreshments, lunch on the Saturday and a gift pack)

Dates offered: 3/9/11 and 4/9/11 (half day)
Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm on Saturday and 10am – 1pm on Sunday

Silver clay rings

Silver clay is a fabulous medium for making rings – from the simplest band to the most organic and intricate patterns.

Nothing beats making your own, whether for yourself or for a special someone. In the past, participants on this workshop have made rings to exchange, rings for men, rings for women and rings to mark some very special celebrations.

“Jo created an inspiring and supportive learning environment...
excellent workshop which I enjoyed.”

Please note that this workshop is limited to four participants and is for more experienced participants.

Price: £130 (includes tuition, 15g Art Clay Silver, use of tools, lunch, light refreshments and a gift pack)

Dates offered: 23/7/11, 8/10/11
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Three dimensions – a day of hollow forms

Why not spend a day learning the tricks of the trade, producing at least one hollow form item from silver clay – a pendant, brooch or something completely different?

Jo specializes in exquisite three-dimensional pieces of jewellery and this day is all about sharing her skills so that you can create something unique. A selection of basic forms will be available to choose from on the day and you will also learn how to create your own forms for future use.

“I really enjoyed the course with you – and love the jewellery I made.
I’ve been wearing one or the other of the pendants ever since
– and they’ve been much admired. My friends are very
surprised that I’ve made them!”

Price: £130 (includes tuition, 15g Art Clay Silver, use of tools, lunch, light refreshments and a gift pack)

Dates offered: 14/8/11
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Silver clay construction beads workshop

A step beyond basic metal bead making, this workshop offers you the opportunity to explore dry clay construction and to create more complex structures.

Combining several silver clay sections, you can design and make phenomenal focal beads for any glass beading project, or your construction beads may work beautifully as a sophisticated pendant without any further embellishment.

Please note that this workshop is for more experienced participants.

Price: £150 (includes tuition, 30g Art Clay Silver, use of tools, lunch, light refreshments and a gift pack)

Dates offered: 24/7/11, 13/8/11
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Silver clay lockets

An exciting two-day workshop that guides you step by step through the design and creation of a three-dimensional fine silver locket.

This workshop combines creative flair with technical precision, perfect for those wanting to hone their metal clay skills and Jo will also introduce and teach several traditional silver-working methods to complete your locket.

“Wonderfully satisfying to go home with such a great piece
of jewellery I know I’ll wear again and again."

Please note that this workshop is for more experienced participants.

Price: £260 (includes tuition, 30g Art Clay Silver, use of tools, lunch, light refreshments and a gift pack)

Dates offered: 10/9/11 and 11/9/11
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm on both days