18th July
 
10am - 4.30pm
 
If you have always wanted to learn how to make your own silver jewellery or improve and develop your existing silversmithing skills, this workshop is the perfect one for you. On this one-day workshop with jeweller Charlotte Berry, you will learn how to make a beautiful sterling silver ring set with a gemstone of your choice. Held at the picturesque Coaching Barn near Wallingford, OX10 6AX
 
During the workshop you will learn a variety of traditional jewellery making techniques including ring sizing, piercing (sawing), soldering, texturing, shaping, polishing and stone setting. Using these processes you will create a unique stone set ring from start to finish that you can wear home at the end of the day.
 
The day starts with choosing your cabochon gemstone from a selection of colours, shapes and sizes. During the morning you will be making a ring band, using sterling silver and a bezel for your chosen stone; learning how to size a ring, shape the metal and solder together. After lunch you will solder the setting and the ring together and clean up the ring ready for polishing and finally, setting the stone. You will be working with sterling silver in a variety of wire and sheet, as well as with a selection of beautiful semi-precious cabochon gemstones.
 
Charlotte brings expert tuition, and personalised guidance throughout the day.
 
TAKE HOME
Your handmade finished gemstone silver ring, fitting perfectly on your finger.
 
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
All tools and materials are included in the cost of the workshop, this includes: -Sterling Silver -cabochon gemstones, -silver solder, flux, -saw blades, and gas -For this workshop there is a maximum of only 7 places.
 
-If you would like to order a specific colour/ type of stone, this can be discussed with Charlotte at least two weeks before the start of the workshop to allow enough time to order it.
 
-If you have your own gemstone and would like to discuss the possibility of using this in the workshop, please contact Charlotte in advance as some types of stones may not be possible to complete in one day.
 
LUNCH
Treat yourself to a delicious £14 meal provided by local deli, The Goring Grocer, known for their exceptional food. The lunch includes a generous slice of quiche, seasonal salad, and a homemade sweet treat. You are also welcome to bring your own packed lunch. Hot drinks and biscuits will be available all day.