Gobbins Craft Jewellery Workshops
About the event
Come along to Gobbins Crafts and participate in a jewellery making workshop with tutor Heather, an experienced goldsmith who has taught students of all abilities for more than 25 years. No prior experience is required as Heather will be on hand to closely guide and supervise you through the jewellery making process enabling you to make your own piece of silver jewellery to take home.
Workshops include:
Stacking Rings – £75 pp
Come along for the morning and make your own set of silver stacking rings. You will be able to decide your own combination of textures and finishes for the rings, making them a truly personal set! During this half-day workshop, you will make 3 silver rings to take home with you.
Silver Pendant – £75 pp
In this workshop, you will design and make a silver pendant. Using silver shapes and wires which you will texture, shape and solder together to produce your own original design which will then be hung on a cord necklace ready to wear.
Silver Knot Ring – £75 pp
In this workshop, you will first practice your knot ring techniques using copper before making a final knot ring in sterling silver. Both rings will be finished and polished for you to take home.
Silver Spinning Ring – £75 pp
This beginner friendly spinning ring workshop will teach the forming, soldering and hammering of two silver rings that will fit together with the outer ring spinning freely around the broader inner ring.
Classes are limited to four, so that the pace can be adjusted to each individual student ensuring that they gain the maximum from the experience. All materials and refreshments are included.
Important Notes for all Students:
Dress: Wear comfortable clothes, for health and safety no open toe shoes and long hair must be tied back. Aprons are supplied.
♻ Now using 100% recycled silver.
Where is it taking place?
Gobbins Crafts
184 Gobbins Road
Islandmagee
Larne
BT40 3TX
Accessibility
No disability access at the moment
When is it taking place?
Friday 4th August
10.30am-1.30pm
Price and do you need to book?
£75
To book contact Heather McFadden at heather@gobbinscraft.com or call 028 9338 2577
Contact details
T: 028 9338 2577
Additional information:
In addition to workshops, bespoke classes can easily be arranged on request, for those wishing to learn a new technique, advance their skill or make a different item of jewellery such as earrings, chains or bangles. Heather is happy to discuss and arrange various workshop content.
This event is a part of August Craft Month held in collaboration with Design & Crafts Council Ireland and Cork Craft & Design. 2023 will mark the 17th annual August Craft Month in NI with makers all across the island of Ireland getting involved.
Disclaimer
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.
