Bigbury Mint Jewellery Workshops
Creative jewellery making workshops for Summer/Autumn 2023, giving you the chance to learn more advanced jewellery skills. All courses are run by Vicky Hodgkiss BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery-Making. Follow our jewellery Facebook page to keep up-to-date with our latest courses and make sure to visit our new online jewellery shop to buy beautiful high quality jewellery all made in Devon.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
- “Really enjoyed the workshop. Thank you for a great lesson.” Tilly
- “Thanks Vicky, I loved the course and for a total novice I was staggered at what I managed to knock up under your tutelage. Thanks for the way you delivered the course and for making me go home happy and achieved.” Dave
- “With Vicky’s support I have made two rings that I am over the moon about – with a last spit and polish they are as smooth as a baby’s bum and shining to perfection. Can’t stop smiling tonight: I feel really clever. My thanks to Vicky for creating a wonderful environment.” Kat
Medal-making requires us to learn many different craft skills, some of which could be ‘lost’ as technologies change. Many of these traditional skills are directly transferable to making jewellery as well. We think it’s so important to teach and pass on these skills and techniques. They are fun and satisfying to do and they may be useful in the future either because we place a higher value on something directly made by humans or because they require very little non-renewable energy.
Adjustable Ring
Make two rings from solid silver wire (1 thick, 1 thin), learn to measure, shape, texture & solder decorations on. Leaving the ring open so it is fully adjustable. Ideal as a gift, or if you suffer from swollen fingers or arthritis.
Next Courses
Dates Wednesday 20 September 2023, 6pm to 9pm
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Bangle Making Workshop
Ideal for beginners. Learn basic silver-working techniques, and go home with two hand-made bangles, which fit your perfectly, you will make 1 in solid silver and 1 in copper
Next Courses
Saturday 7th October, 9am to 1pm
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Ring Workshop (stacking rings or personalised ring)
Choose to make either a set of three stacking rings from your choice of available metals including solid silver, copper, and/or brass. Or choose to make two personalised rings, one in solid silver and one in copper, using hand punches to decorate with your own personal design.
Next Courses
Wednesday 18 October 2023, 6pm to 9pm
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Ring Workshop (stacking rings or personalised ring)
Choose to make either a set of three stacking rings from your choice of available metals including solid silver, copper, and/or brass. Or choose to make two personalised rings, one in solid silver and one in copper, using hand punches to decorate with your own personal design.
Next Courses
- Wednesday 18 October, 6pm to 9pm
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Personalised Jewellery Workshop
Make a pendant and a pair of drop earrings to your own personal design, using silver and/or copper elements. You will learn to cut, texture, hammer, drill, punch, and polish to give a smooth professional finish. The possibilities are endless to the design you can create with traditional techniques and your imagination.
Next Courses
No courses planned at present. Please follow our Facebook page to get the latest news and updates on our courses as new courses are released.
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Spinning Pendant
Make a spinning pendant (also know as Kinetic jewellery). Create your own shapes, and connect them using a rivet so that they spin freely. You will learn to saw, texture, punch & drill holes, rivet, polish & patinate.
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No courses planned at present.
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Sun and Moon Pendant and Ear-studs using molten metal
Learn to use melting metal to your advantage and use flame to create interesting texture without a hammer. You will make a brass sun and silver moon pendant and cast and fuse a pair of silver studs.
Next Courses
Date: No courses planned at present.
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Spinner Ring Workshop
Make a silver spinner ring textured to your own design and accented with a metal of your choice to create a unique design, perfect for fiddling with discreetly while you wear (also known as fidget or worry rings).
Next Courses
No courses planned at present – but you can follow our Facebook page to get the latest news and updates on our courses.
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NEW Workshops
Our NEW courses for 2023 include:
Adjustable Rings (ideal for anyone, but also especially good for a person who suffers with swollen fingers or arthritis)
Spinning Pendant (with moving elements, connected by a rivet)
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