Textured Silver Bangles (ASC894)

Design and make your own collection of silver textured bangles. Learn how to cut, heat, pattern, solder and polish metal to create a unique piece of jewellery.

What will you learn on this course?

On this course you will learn to make silver stacking bangles based on a template the tutor provides. You will be introduced to jewellery making skills necessary to make your own stacking bangles in a few hours. The techniques may include:

• saw piercing
• filing
• annealing
• soldering
• polishing
• texturing

Our fully equipped studio has workbenches, soldering hearth, pickle bath, rolling mill, pendant motors and a variety of hand tools including piercing saws, files, hammers and punches which the tutor will teach you to use safely and correctly.

On completing the course, you will have gained confidence in basic bench skills, developed your fine motor skills and hand eye coordination, and have a piece of jewellery you have designed and made to wear or to give to friends and family.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for adults aged 18+. It is open to beginners and improvers. You do not need to have any jewellery making experience to attend this course as full instruction is given. If you have some previous experience and would like to develop your skills, learn some new techniques and work on your own designs with the tutor’s support and guidance.

At the heart of MAC is a focus on accessibility and inclusion. Please contact us to discuss your specific access needs. The room is wheelchair accessible. A support worker or carer may assist; carers must book a complimentary ticket if attending to provide support.

Do you need to bring anything?

All materials, tools and equipment are provided including a small piece of silver to make your bangles.

Are there any additional costs?

There are no additional costs.

Who teaches this course?

Vanessa Miller