Silversmithing

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Learn how to make handcrafted items in silver. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to shape the silver, solder, planish with a hammer, pierce using a small saw and finally polish to mirror finish. Rings, bangles and other jewellery and silver items can be made. Returning students will be able to complete existing projects., , By the end of this course you should be able to:, Select and use the correct tools and equipment for specific processes., Use a range of silversmithing skills, e.g. piercing, filing, shaping, forming, soldering and polishing., Design and make a piece of silver work, applying the skills you have learnt., Work to relevant Health and Safety guidelines., , There is no homework requirement for this course. Beginners and those with some experience welcome. It is important to note that craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity.

Course information

Name: Silversmithing Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160712 11:05:53 Updated 20160712 11:05:53

Entry requirements

Please bring a small box to keep work in and a cloth for drying work. It is recommended that new students do not purchase any equipment until advised by the tutor. Charges will be made for silver (a pill box costs about £40 - £50), solder, piercing saw blades and face masks. All items can be purchased from the tutor at the start of the course. Silver items can also be sent for hall marking to be paid for on return. Students should try to wear dark clothing or an apron as the polishing can get clothing dirty. Long hair should be tied back when soldering or polishing. No open toe shoes to be worn in the workshop. Equipment required Please bring a small box to keep work in and a cloth for drying work. It is recommended that new students do not purchase any equipment until advised by the tutor. Charges will be made for silver (a pill box costs about £40 - £50), solder, piercing saw blades and face masks. All items can be purchased from the tutor at the start of the course. Silver items can also be sent for hall marking to be paid for on return. Students should try to wear dark clothing or an apron as the polishing can get clothing dirty. Long hair should be tied back when soldering or polishing. No open toe shoes to be worn in the workshop.

Provider

Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted

Address

Head Office
College Road Town: Sittingbourne County:Kent

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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