The BEAD Cellar

at DAVID MESSAM

Silver Workshops

You can make any form of Jewellery you wish- pendants, earrings, broaches, rings, tie-pins, cufflinks, bracelets, charms, the possibilities are only limited to your imagination. The material used during the workshops is Art Clay (or Art Clay Silver), it also comes in many forms, as a paste, as paper, even a syringe. You will be using Silver Clay. You can have loads of fun, creating and playing, and going home at the end of the day with your own unique piece of solid silver jewellery. You can also buy a Gift Voucher for the introductory workshop.

One Day Introductory Workshop

This workshop gets you started with silver art clay and can be taken even if you have no previous knowledge of the material. After the workshop you should feel comfortable working with metal clay on your own. We will be going through the basic techniques of handling the clay, shaping and forming it, firing times and temperatures, you will also get to try syringe and setting stones. You’ll leave with 2-3 finished pieces of fine silver jewellery. The workshop fee includes silver art clay, a couple of lab-created gemstones and use of the syringe. Tools are provided and non-stop tea, coffee and biscuits . Please bring a packed lunch.

£85 Daytimes Only (Numbers limited to five per workshop)

One Day Improvers Workshop

This is for those who have some previous experience with silver art clay and wish to refine and extend their knowledge and improve their skills. This may include some of the following, Syringe work, setting stones in bezels, mould making, reproducing a leaf with clay paste and oxidizing.

£85 Daytimes Only (Numbers limited to five per workshop)

One Day Silver Clay and Dichroic Glass Workshop

This is for those who have had some experience with silver art clay. You will learn how to combine silver clay and dichroic glass to add a new dimension to your creations. Please note: Previous experience with silver clay is essential for this workshop.

£75 Daytimes Only (Numbers limited to five per workshop)

To enquire about or to book any of these workshops, please contact me via email or call me on 01243 787829