Learn to work with precious metals and acquire the skills needed to create beautiful jewellery. Make a silver Spinner Ring and a textured silver pendant. We will investigate forming and finishing precious metals and how adding movement to a piece of jewellery can greatly enhance its appeal.
This workshop is suitable for beginners but would be of interest to participants with previous jewellery skills experience. All tools and silver supplied. Adults 17 yrs+
Fergus Grant-Stevenson is a jeweller and silversmith based in Co. Limerick, making Jewellery for nearly 20 years now. Fergus’ background is in archaeology and influences his use of historical techniques and traditional tools. Fergus has taught Jewellery Skills workshops for 5 years from his own studio and in venues across the country (Hunt Museum, Black Gallery in Cloughjordan, Seamus Ennis Arts Centre in Naul, Loughrea School of Art, Electric Picnic, etc).
Fergus runs workshops covering different areas of Jewellery Skills - Beginners, Make a Ring, Foldforming, Working with Gold, Stonesetting, Forging, Chainmaking.
If you have any questions, contact fablab@saulstudio.ie, and if you would like to book a place, please book your place here. Participants need to be 17 yrs+ of age, and there are a maximum of 8 spaces, so book yours soon!