Forging is a traditional silversmithing technique used to form metal into shape using a hammer and good old fashioned elbow grease!. This class is all about experiencing and exploring an ancient technique that will ultimately enhance your understanding of how to manipulate silver.
At the end of this session, you will have forged a silver ring and cuff in a beautiful organic style. Lovely!
This class is part of our ‘Silversmith Sessions’ run by Megan Falconer. If you want to do another or all of them, take a look at our ‘Raise a Copper Bowl’ and ‘Forge a Silver Spoon’ sessions.
If you are interested, please enter code DOUBLESILVER when buying two to get 10% off, or enter code TRIPLESILVER to get 20% off if you fancy doing them all!
CAN I DO THIS CLASS?
Of course you can! This class is for beginners or those who have some experience and want to try a different technique. Good hand-eye coordination is needed, and a reasonable level of dexterity is essential.
WHAT HAPPENS?
You will learn the basics of forging metal which includes annealing, shaping, forming, soldering and cleaning. The trickiest part will be getting the strip of metal into shape and getting that cuff shape to fit your wrist perfectly…. time for patience!
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
You don’t need to bring anything with you as we will provide all the equipment and materials needed. Everyone will have their own bench with access to all the tools required to make the pieces.
Please wear long hair tied up [or bring something to do so], don’t wear open-toed shoes and keep loose-fitting clothing to a minimum.
If you need glasses to see things close up, please bring them with you. Making jewellery is fiddly!
At this time we can’t let you borrow our aprons, you are advised to bring your own if you want to protect your clothes.
Due to current protocols, students will need to wear a face-covering [unless they are exempt]. You will be sent the most up to date protocols and clear instructions ahead of the class. Please feel free to bring your own water bottles/juice or a flask of tea/coffee.
WHO IS TEACHING ME?
Megan Falconer is a jewellery designer, maker and silversmith who has been making collections of jewellery and bespoke work for the past 7 years. Graduating in 2015 from DJCAD, Megan then went on to teach for us here at Vanilla Ink The Smiddy as resident silversmith and lead tutor for 3 years. Since graduating, Megan has continued to gain skills within the jewellery and silversmithing industry through short courses and overseas residencies and a huge part of her practice is passing on these skills to others.
Megan's jewellery and silverware are hugely inspired by the surrounding coastal landscape where she interprets the textures and forms into metal. Over the past few years, her bespoke work has been focused on remodelling and reusing old jewellery, getting a lot of joy out of transforming unworn pieces into something contemporary and wearable.
DATES, TIMES AND EVERYTHING ELSE…
Full-day course
Tuesday 29th March
10am - 5pm
<< we always take a 1-hour lunch between 1pm - 2pm >>
EVERY TIME YOU BUY A CLASS FROM VANILLA INK, THE PROFITS ARE INVESTED BACK INTO OUR ‘MAKING AS A FORM OF THERAPY’ PROGRAMME, WHICH ALLOWS US TO HELP OUT VULNERABLE, DISADVANTAGED AND/OR DESERVING PEOPLE BY GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE AVAILABLE TO THEM. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD GET THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE JEWELLERY MAKING
Vanilla Ink The Smiddy
Old Market Place
Banff AB45 1GE
All prices are inclusive of VAT
Students must be 16+ years
Good eyesight and hand dexterity is a must.
Please read our full Terms and Conditions before booking.