Make a Silver Valentine’s Gift in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust
13 February: Enjoy a Valentine’s silversmithing workshop where you will make a silver gift for someone special, which can be you!
- Booking essential
Using traditional silversmithing techniques, you’ll craft a piece of jewellery – this could be a ring with a secret message, a heart-shaped pendant or a pair of cufflinks. This is a lovely day for couples to make each other a gift, or for individuals to make a unique gift for their loved one (or themselves).
A heart-filled day of creativity and fun.
The course is suitable for beginners with no prior jewellery making experience, or for those with some knowledge who’d like to refresh and extend their skills. As our courses are limited to a maximum of 8 attendees, you will have expert tuition and we can adapt the teaching to suit your level of skill and desired outcome.
Your tutor Machi de Waard is a designer/jeweller who has been making modernist jewellery in silver and gold in her studio in Reading, Berkshire for over 17 years.
You can do this course as a standalone or book multiple short courses to build up a bank of jewellery and metal smithing skills.
All the tools, materials and teaching needed to produce your rings will be provided. The course takes place at the Bishopsland Educational Trust, Hills Yard, Buscot, Faringdon SN7 8BY.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £130.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 07557 994732
- Accessibility
There is plenty of parking on site and accessible parking spaces are marked. There are some uneven surfaces such as cobbles due to the historic nature of the Estate. Seating is provided but the nature of the course may necessitate some standing. Please contact Bishopsland Educational Trust if you wish to have an informal chat about accessibility.
- Meeting point
Hills Yard, Buscot, Faringdon SN7 8BY
- Suitability for children
This course is only suitable for those over the age of 18
- What to bring and wear
All tools and material are included. Please wear practical clothes and footwear and ensure limbs are covered. Tie back have long hair. Please also bring an apron and a packed lunch.
Upcoming events
Intermediate Blacksmithing
10 October: a full day workshop learning more advanced blacksmithing skills with Master Blacksmith David Gregory.
Guided Tours: Secrets of Coleshill
Monthly from March to October: find out more about some of the lesser-known chapters of the estate’s history and look behind the scenes of the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre.
Plain Lime Plastering
16-17 October: a hands-on introduction to lime plastering, perfect for homeowners and DIYers, building custodians and specifiers.
Make a Silver Bangle and Charm in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust
17 October: design and make your own silver bangle and charm.