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Silversmithing Skills (Day Class)
Make a copper bowl, silver spoon, and more.
Come and learn silversmithing techniques with Philip Noakes, Silversmith with 45 years experience, whose high standard of work has been recognised by The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths(London). You can make;
- a shallow copper bowl in a class,
- a silver spoon in two to three classes,
- a raised beaker in three classes.
Design and make other objects/vessels in consultation with Philip. The number of classes will be discussed and agreed between the student and Philip Noakes.
The class is held on a Friday, and you can start at any time. You can purchase silver from the studio. Copper is included in the course charge.
Please note -This class is not a silver jewellery making class.
- Come and learn silversmithing techniques.
- Silversmithing techniques taught including raising, forming, seaming, forging and hammering.
- Learn to make a shallow copper bowl, a silver spoon, a raised copper beaker or bowl.
- Your silver or copper object to take home.
- Expert instruction from Philip Noakes, silversmith and a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (London).
- Your interest to learn!
- Images and ideas
Closed in shoes, jeans/long pants and long hair tied back. The dress code is for your own safety.
No experience necessary
Contemporary Metal implemented a COVID-19 RISK Mitigation Strategy in March 2020. Please refer to our Website under Our Policies for detail.
Contemporary Metal requires 48 hours notice via email prior to the start of a class or event for a full refund or transfer. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if cancellation occurs within 48 hours of the event commencing. We do not offer refunds for missed classes. There are no fees for refunds or transfers. For cancellations prior to the 48 hour cut off, email Contemporary Metal to organise a refund or transfer
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1.) LIABILITY WAIVER
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Contemporary Metal.
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3.) REFUNDS
Contemporary Metal requires 48 hours notice in writing prior to the class for a full refund or transfer.
4.) CANCELLATIONS
In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund or credit.
11 December 2020 • Silversmithing Skills (Day Class)
Not my first class and definitely not my last, spent the day with my husband and we both love our copper bowls, such a lovely way to shut off from the world and make something so special! Cant wait to do the next class!
05 December 2020 • Silversmithing Skills (Day Class)
This is a great place to learn everything from silversmithing and jewelry making. If you enjoy hands-on art then this is the place for you.
28 November 2020 • Silversmithing Skills (Day Class)
Fabulous course You really learn a lot Instructor was calm and patient as we learnt how to anneal copper and tapping it into shape. Would highly recommend