Organizer

Machi de Waard
Machi de Waard

Machi de Waard is a designer/jeweller who has been making modernist jewellery in silver and gold in her studio in Reading, Berkshire for over 17 years. In 2021, her book Silver Jewellery Making, written with fellow jeweller Janet Richardson, was published by award-winning craft publisher Search Press. In 2023, she was awarded a Master’s in Jewellery and Metal from the prestigious Royal College of Art, and in 2024, Machi received two awards from the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council.

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Location
Bishopsland Educational Trust
Date
13 Feb 2027
Time
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost

£130.00
Labels
All Levels

Make a Silver Valentine’s Gift

Course outline
Enjoy a Valentine’s silversmithing workshop where you will make a silver gift for someone special, which can be you!
Using traditional silversmithing techniques, you’ll craft a piece of jewellery – this could be a ring with a secret message, a heart-shaped pendant or a pair of cufflinks.
This is a lovely day for couples to make each other a gift, or for individuals to make a unique gift for their loved one (or themselves).
A heart-filled day of creativity and fun.

 

Suitability
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. As our courses are limited to a maximum of 8 attendees, you will have expert tuition and we can adapt the teaching to suit your level of skill and desired outcome.
The course is open to anyone with an interest in jewellery making who is 18 years of age and above.
You can undertake this course as a stand-alone or book multiple short courses to build up a bank of jewellery and metalsmithing skills.

 

What to bring/wear
All tools and material are included. Please wear practical clothes and footwear (closed shoes, no open toes) and ensure arms/legs are covered. If you have long hair, please tie it back. If you wear glasses, please bring cleaning liquid/cloth.  Please also bring an apron and a packed lunch. 

 

Accessibility
There is parking on site. 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. If you have tinnitus please let us know as we will provide ear defenders.
Please contact us if you would like to have an informal chat about access prior to booking.

 

Refreshments
Tea, coffee etc will be provided but please bring your own packed lunch.

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