Make a Silver Christmas Decoration with the Bishopsland Educational Trust
9 November: design and make a silver Christmas decoration employing specialist techniques.
- Booking essential
The various stages of transforming your silver into a captivating decoration will be explained and demonstrated. You'll gain knowledge of designing, forming and finishing your festive decoration, which will be yours to keep.
The course is suitable for beginners with no prior jewellery making experience, or for those with some knowledge who’d like to refresh and extend their skills.
At the end of the day you will receive a certificate from Bishopsland Educational Trust and the silver decoration will be yours to keep.
Your tutor for this course is Chamine Ghuss. Chamine has a First Class Honours degree in 3D Design & Crafts from the University of Brighton, as well as a teaching degree from the University of Bedfordshire. She has completed her first year on the Bishopsland post-graduate programme and is currently in her second year as one of two Artists in Residence. She has specialised in metalsmithing, polymers and composites.
You can do this course as a stand alone or book multiple short courses to build up a bank of jewellery and metalsmithing skills.
All the tools, materials and teaching needed to produce your gift will be provided. The course takes place on Saturday 9 November, 10am-2pm.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Per Person | £105.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 07557 994732
- Suitability
This course is only suitable for those over the age of 18
- Meeting point
The Heritage and Rural Skills Centre is located in Coleshill village. Follow signs for the Coleshill Estate Office for the car park and look out for signs directing you to the location of the course.
- What to bring and wear
Tools and materials included. Wear practical clothes and footwear (closed shoes, no open toes) and ensure arms/legs are covered. Long hair must be tied back. You will need to bring an apron.
- Accessibility
There is plenty of parking on site and accessible parking spaces are marked. There are some uneven surfaces such as cobbles due to the historic nature of the Estate. Seating is provided but the nature of the course may necessitate some standing. Please contact Bishopsland Educational Trust if you wish to have an informal chat about accessibility.
Upcoming events
Make a Silver Christmas Gift in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust
23 November: design and make a silver Christmas gift of your choice, employing specialist techniques.
Coleshill Christmas Craft Fair
24 November: pick up the perfect gifts for Christmas, all handmade by talented crafts people.