Christmas Silversmithing Workshops at Winchester Cathedral

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Join a silversmithing workshop from £75. Led by Jewellery with JessicaMarie. A series of workshops giving you the opportunity to create your own rings, bangles or Christmas decorations alongside the talented local silversmither, Jess Meader. Make something special for yourself or to gift as a present this Christmas.

Wednesday 4th December, 11.00am - 2.00pm
Silver spinner ring workshop
This is a complete beginners Silversmithing class, so no experience is needed.
Please note, participants must be 18+.

During the class you will learn about traditional Silversmithing tools, how to solder, texture silver and form your own ring to fit, finishing off with polishing techniques. You can personalise your ring with letter, shapes and number stamps before adding two silver 'spinner rings'.

The price of the workshop includes the silver to make one wide silver band ring and copper to practise and two spinners.

£85 per person.

Saturday 14th December, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Silver stacking rings workshop
This is a complete beginners Silversmithing class, so no experience is needed.
Please note, participants must be 18+

During the class, I will teach you all about traditional silversmithing tools and how to use them correctly and safely. You will work with wire, texturing and manipulating to create your own set of stacking rings. As well as soldering and texturing, you will learn to form your rings and finish off with polishing techniques.

During the class you can make up to four silver rings and one copper one to practice.

£85 per person.

Sunday 1st December, 10.00am - 1.00pm & Sunday 1st December 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Copper Christmas decorations workshop
This is a complete beginners Silversmithing class, so no experience is needed.
Please note, participants must be 18+

Make your own copper Christmas decoration and personalise with letter and shape stamps. During the class, you will learn about traditional silversmithing tools and how to use them. You will learn how to cut your own shape from a stencil using a piercing saw. You will then go on to texture and stamp the copper to decorate and finish by polishing and adding a Christmas bow.

You will leave with up to 3 decorations depending on how you work during the class – a brilliant Christmas gift and addition to your tree!

£75 per person.

Saturday 14th December, 10.00am - 1.00pm
Silver stacking bangles workshop
This is a complete beginners Silversmithing class, so no experience is needed.
Please note, participants must be 18+

During the class, I will teach you all about traditional silversmithing tools and how to use them correctly and safely. You will be working with thick silver wire, twisting, texturing and manipulating to create your own silver bangles. As well as soldering and texturing, you will learn to form your bangles and finish off with polishing techniques.

During the class, you will make two silver bangles and one copper one to practise.

£90 per person.