– This morning after breakfast you will go to a local delightful village market to explore the area to discuss your first project designs with the rest of the group and your tutor Caroline
– Today you will learn the technique of making hollow forms, which is perfect for creating hollow forms such as classical silver ball earrings or a beautiful textured bead pendant for earrings
Hollow forms and syringe workshop and wine tasting
– This morning after breakfast you will go to a local delightful village market to explore the area to discuss your first project designs with the rest of the group and your tutor Caroline
– You will then return home to begin your first jewellery making class
– Today you will learn the technique of making hollow forms, which is perfect for creating hollow forms such as classical silver ball earrings or a beautiful textured bead pendant for earrings
– Caroline will teach you the basic techniques with using precious metal clay (PMC) to give you maximum freedom to develop your own designs
– You will also learn syringe work with bronzes, and use stones and semi-precious beads to create your unique designs
– A delicious lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen
– This afternoon, you will learn about the processes of designing, creating and finishing your pieces, including how to use tools such as kilns and torch burners, sanding and polishing tools
– Once your fine silver piece is finished you will be taught to add findings and beads if chosen so that your jewellery is ready to wear
– Late afternoon you will visit a beautiful chateau famous for its aperitifs and wines for an afternoon of wine tasting
– Dinner will be served back at the farmhouse giving you time to relax in the lounge or by the swimming pool firstly, or to take advantage of one of the onsite activities such as table tennis or cycling
Accommodation
You’ll stay in a gorgeous 150-year-old farmhouse or neighbouring gite.