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Silver Jewellery Making Workshops in Cornwall | Arvor and Mor

A workshop participant cutting an oval shape from silver metal clay on the Silver Metal Clay Beginners Jewellery Workshop

Silver Jewellery Making Workshops with Arvor and Mor

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make your own silver jewellery? My silver jewellery making workshops are designed to give you a relaxed, hands-on introduction to working with silver metal clay, whether you are completely new to jewellery making or looking to build on existing skills.

My own jewellery journey began at a workshop very much like these. It was the first time I worked with silver metal clay, creating simple, unique pieces by hand. That single day opened the door to a creative path that has become a huge part of my life. Now, I love sharing those skills and helping others discover the joy of making jewellery they truly love.

Silver metal clay (Art Clay Silver) is a wonderful material to work with, especially for beginners. It requires very few tools and is ideal for creating jewellery at home, making it an accessible and rewarding way to learn silversmithing techniques.

What you will learn

In my silver jewellery workshops, held in Cornwall near Helston, you will learn the basics of working with Art Clay Silver and create your own finished silver jewellery to take home. Workshops are suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have used silver clay before or attended other workshops.

You will be guided through each stage of the process, including:

  • Moulding and shaping silver metal clay
  • Cutting and texturing your designs
  • Adding gemstones or copper ball details
  • Firing your silver jewellery
  • Finishing and polishing techniques

All workshops are taught in a friendly, supportive environment, with plenty of one-to-one guidance throughout the session. By the end of the workshop, you will not only have beautiful handmade jewellery but also the confidence to continue creating.

Continuing your jewellery making journey

You will also have the option to purchase a silver metal clay starter kit at a reduced price. This includes everything you need to continue making jewellery at home, including the silver. In addition, you will receive a special discount code giving you 15% off future silver metal clay purchases.

To find out more about upcoming silver jewellery workshops, please explore the workshop listings here on The British Craft House website. If you have any questions at all, I am always happy to help — just get in touch.

G x

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In the beginning……. Bumblebee Glass

A question I’m often asked in workshops is how I got into glass. Like many creative journeys it’s been a long road with much learning and many mistakes along the way.

I’d always wanted to try stained glass, but work and other training qualifications seemed to get in the way until I was bought a stained glass experience for my birthday and that was it, hooked!

I started making sun catchers at home until my skills improved and I loved trying to create animals and little Christmas decorations. Eventually I was tempted to try a microwave kiln, just to create small holly berries and eyes for my animals. Once that had grown into fused glass jewellery and Christmas decorations I knew it was time to save up for a kiln (and get some essential training on how to use it safely)!

 

The rest, as they say, is history. Bumblebee Glass was born from small beginnings at craft fairs and shows, to bricks and mortar shops and eventually online. Designing and hand creating both stained and fused glass gifts and eventually running workshops so others can enjoy glass too.

But then Covid hit and while I could still enjoy glass myself, I couldn’t host any workshops and so the make at home fused glass kits were born and still going strong. No kiln needed and great fun. Now families, friends and anyone who fancies trying fused glass can do so safely at home following simple instructions. This year I’m looking to add to the choices with some smaller mini kits to make fusing affordable for everyone. Fancy trying one?

 

Happy fusing everyone!

Sarah