- How to texture using various techniques including; etching, reticulation, fusing and mokume-gane.
- How to achieve various finishes including; polishing, tumbling, high shine, satin finish, matte finish and antiquing.
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Learn how to apply decorative finishes to enhance your silver jewellery designs. Taking the time to explore a variety of surface decoration and finishing techniques can be a valuable and creative learning experience.
Learn how to work with a wide range of surface decoration finishes and techniques to enhance your jewellery designs. Combine texture, colour and depth to make your jewellery unique and visually appealing.
Through demonstration, students are introduced to each new decorative process before experimenting and combining techniques with guidance and feedback from the tutor. This practise of combining processes encourages students to develop their own unique style and expression. Experiment on simple jewellery designs such as rings or pendants.
Our Improver courses will suit you if you already know how to solder with a gas torch, anneal and use a piercing saw. You will have completed a beginner silver jewellery or silversmithing course and you want to build on your basic skills.
The minimum age for students attending group bookings is school year 11, 15-16 years of age provided they are accompanied by fee paying adults. We do not offer group bookings for under 18’s unless at least 1 fee paying responsible adult attends the class.
Course fees include solder and saw blades. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.
Cost of course materials can vary based on amount required and fluctuations in market prices.
As a general guide, materials for a single day silver course with semi-precious gemstones are usually between £30-£55. Costs of materials for a full term using silver are usually around £50-£80. To minimise costs silver can sometimes be substituted for copper. Copper is currently around 1/10 the cost of silver.
Kingham Jewellery School is based in Kingham in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire. We’re easily accessible from Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Burford, Witney and the wider Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire area. Find us here
As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;
A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.
