Description:
Titanium… you might know it as a steel-like grey colour metal which is usually used in high-speed aircraft, space engineering and vehicle parts. But did you know that titanium can also be beautiful, colourful and perfect for jewellery making?
This Taster Session introduces you to the beauty of working with and colouring titanium, using a completely natural process to expose its unique blue and purple colours. During the course of this class you will learn how to cut, texture, prepare and colour titanium.
You will also see how you can use organic resists to create beautiful “paintings” on your piece of metal. This class allows you to experiment with these techniques and create your very own finished titanium pendant, earrings or keychain to take home with you.
Who is it for?
This class is for complete beginners. Good hand-eye coordination is needed as is good hand dexterity.
Category
Taster Session Level 1 (complete beginner)
What will I learn?
You will learn how to texture, cut, prepare and colour titanium in order to make a beautifully finished piece of titanium jewellery to take home with you.
What do I need to bring?
You don’t need to bring anything with you but please wear long hair tied up, no open-toed shoes and no loose-fitting clothing. We will provide all materials. You will each have your own bench where you will have access to all the tools you’ll need. At this time we cannot supply aprons, you are advised to bring your own cotton apron to protect your clothes.
Due to Covid-19, 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. Unfortunately, we cannot provide refreshments at this time but please feel free to bring your own water bottles/juice or a flask of tea/coffee.
Who is the tutor?
Lorna Romanenghi is an Italo-Scottish jewellery designer/maker, born and raised in the North of Italy and now living on the west coast of Scotland. After graduating with first-class honours from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee, Lorna also trained at the Goldsmiths Centre in London and is now based here at Vanilla Ink. She is known for creating fine hand-crafted pieces of jewellery that honour the grandeur, beauty and elegance of nature in a contemporary style. Her most recent collection, "Above and Below", has won multiple international awards for design and craft innovation, landing her the title of Rising Star by Retail jewellery magazine's 30 under 30. Lorna specialises in traditional hand-making methods, using a mixture of precious and alternative metals, such as combining silver with titanium, which has become her signature materials.
The details:
3-hour class
Friday 9th September 2022, 6-9pm
Every time you buy a class from Vanilla Ink, the profits are invested back into our Social Enterprise Programmes, 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 silversmith & jewellery making.
<< When you bring a friend or friends you each get 10% off! Just enter BFFS2021 at the checkout to apply the discount >>
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
Vanilla Ink The Smiddy
Old Market Place
Banff
AB451GE