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Introduction To Silversmithing Short Course

Introduction To Silversmithing Short Course | On Campus
Discover silversmithing and create tangible 3D objects. This introductory course allows you to design and craft a beautiful piece in silver.

Next start months
March 2026
August 2026
Tutor(s)
Linda Robertson
Price
From £840.00

Course description

Course overview

This course gives an exciting introduction to the craft of silversmithing: using silver to create objects.  It is an area of design which is both engaging and fulfilling, where you can design and make 3D objects. During the course you will work on a set project with silver to produce a beautiful sterling silver box with a bezel fitting lid to develop skills in forming, fitting, soldering, piercing, filing and cleaning  silver

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone interested in developing silversmithing skills, regardless of prior experience. Beginners are welcome, as are those looking to expand existing metal work or jewellery making knowledge.

Key information

Topics covered

  • The course is initially structured around a silversmithing project in which simple and practical techniques are taught
  • The experience and knowledge gained will enable you to design and make further pieces. The silver for the first project is covered by the course fee, and you will provide metal for further projects if you have time to take them on.
  • Personal hand skills such as forming, piercing, soldering and filing will be tackled during the course and tools needed for this will be provided

 

Learning outcomes

  • To be able to use forming, fitting, soldering, piercing, filing and cleaning skills to create a silver box.
  • To be able to recognise the potential of the forming, fitting, soldering, piercing, filing and cleaning skills gained for future development
  • Digital badge and certificate of attendance
     

Materials

  • Notebook
  • Pen
  • Apron

For health and safety reasons, if you have long hair, please bring a hair tie with you.

 

Tutor

Linda Robertson

Linda Robertson is a practising silversmith and jeweller.

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