Silver clay is an amazing new art material (99% silver) that makes it possible for everyone to make real silver jewellery without the need for traditional tools or previous experience.    We aim for this to be a fun and relaxing weekend with plenty of time to experiment and be creative.

We will begin with a demonstration of how to handle and work with the clay, showing you how to plan and execute your designs.  We will cover cutting and texturing, stamping and shaping to create different forms and finishes.  The price includes enough silver clay to make two or three finished pieces.

Your finished pieces will be fired and polished and you will then be able to make them up into a variety of finished items.  All equipment and tools will be provided.

Enough clay for two or three small items is included in the fee, worth about £20, but you can buy more from Melanie on the day if you want to make chunkier jewellery.

A selection of silver ear wires, necklace chains etc. priced from £1.50, will be available to purchase to complete your creations.

Home made lunch, biscuits and cakes will be included in the fee.

Click on Melanie's name in the box above to see more about the tutor.

 
Comments from participants

Excellent course – came away with more items of jewellery than expected.

Course was great and facilities were excellent – such good host and hostess, a thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

Most excellent 2 days, course far exceeded my expectations.  Really enjoyed myself and am going home with 3 great pendants and 2 great charms in real silver than I’ll be proud to wear!  Already considering next course!  Wonderful surroundings and facilities and a real tonic after a week in London.  Thank you for sharing such a wonderful spot with such good grace.

Melanie is a brilliant teacher, very clear and so generous with her knowledge and skill.  Assington Mill is the perfect venue for courses.  This is my third – I can’t wait to return!

The whole weekend has been a real joy learning a huge amount in congenial company with great tuition and the icing on the cake the wonderful catering and hospitality.  Thank you so much.  Meg H.

A very relaxing day in wonderful surroundings.
Found the course and presentation really straight forward and informative.  I have really enjoyed the day.  Thank you.
A great course.  Learned a great deal of valuable stuff.
Very satisfying to go home with finished pieces.
Thank you for an excellent Sunday.
I don't know what I expected but this was excellent, informative and fun.
Looks ten times more professional than I ever imagined!
Excellent course.  Beautiful surroundings and delicious food.  We will return!
Thank you.  Good company - a very enjoyable day - lovely lunch - great parsnip soup!
A great way to spend the day. Have learnt a lot even if not very successful! Great venue and wonderful food. Thank you. Another great course at Assington Mill - nice to try something completely different and very relaxing!