Saturday morning 2nd August 10 - 1 ON THE DAY If you have always wanted to learn how to make your own silver jewellery, this is the perfect way to get started. With jeweller Charlotte Berry, in a creative and relaxed rural setting with expert tuition you can learn the technique of wax carving using jewellers' wax to make your design . In this morning workshop you will start the process of making a beautiful ring or a pendant (approx 30 mm x 20 mm) with the opportunity to practice a variety of samples. You will learn how to create designs for carving, use a range of tools and the process of wax carving with Charlotte. She will teach you how to finish a wax design ready for casting. Your finished design will then be sent off to Hatton Garden in London to be cast in sterling silver, with a finish and polishing service. It will then be returned to you by post two weeks later. This is all included in the workshop cost. Optional extras may be purchased at the workshop : -Gold plating , Hallmarking, Engraving ,Stone setting -Additional items to cast £ 10 - £20 each and Chains from £8 LUNCH If you're joining us for the morning workshop, you're very welcome to stay for lunch alongside the other students. You are welcome to bring your own lunch, or treat yourself to a delicious £12.50 meal provided by The Goring Grocer, known for their exceptional food. The lunch includes a generous slice of quiche, seasonal salad, and a homemade sweet treat. Hot drinks and biscuits will be available all day. TOOLS AND MATERIALS All tools and materials will be provided. ADVISORY NOTE Sharp tools will be used in the workshop. WHAT TO BRING A notebook and pen, if you wish TAKE HOME Ideas and inspiration Await for your silver jewellery to be returned by post. MORE ABOUT YOUR TUTOR Charlotte has been teaching jewellery making for over a decade so she is the perfect tutor to get you started on your jewellery making journey. Charlotte is an award winning jeweller with over 15 years of experience hand making gold, platinum and silver jewellery in Oxfordshire. Her beautiful designs are inspired by treasures of the past and heirlooms. The designs are made using traditional techniques and the finest materials.