In this hands-on workshop, "eartastic" you will learn techniques to make a pair of earring designed and hand made by you! The workshop is hosted in the Blue Mountains, Lady Bird Studio / Karinya which has expansive views over a valley of trees, the property backs onto the national park.
You will begin learning how to work with metal, first using copper to practice saw-pierced and texturing which will help develop your idea. Then after morning tea move on to creating your own beautiful sterling silver pair of earrings.
With time to focus and hone your skills, this class, open to all levels, is the perfect starting point to get creative and make some fabulous wearable piece of your own design.
The workshop is for beginners or anyone with some experience. All materials will be provided at no extra cost.
Essential techniques covered:
- Metal cutting – learn how to saw-pierce metal using professional jewellery saw frames
- Texturing and stamping – whether it’s a hammered texture or stamping, there is a range of tools to experiment with
- Anneal – using special jewellery torches watch how to anneal metal
- Finishing – learn how to file and use emery paper to give your earrings a final finish.
We finish in time lunch (BYO your lunch), time for you to relax and enjoy the view.
Please note: The workshop will only go ahead if there are two or more participants - anyone booked will be moved to a new date that suits them.
Perfect for beginners.
- Equipment and creative supplies - a piece of copper and silver provided.
- A selection of tea, coffee and water
- Your enthusiasm
- Wear comfortable clothes as you will be working with tools (an apron is provided).
- You must wear closed in shoes and long hair must be tied back.
- Bring your lunch. Morning tea will be provided.
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