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Jewellery - Silver Ring Making
(Please note that although this course was advertised to start on the 1 October & end 8 October, the course has now been put back by one week, and so it will start on Tuesday 8 October and end on Tuesday 15 October 2024.)

In this two week course, you will learn how to make a silver ring including how to anneal (soften) silver, cut (pierce), file, form and solder your silver to make your ring. We will make a practice ring in copper and progress on to finalising a design in sterling silver. Other techniques covered within the workshop include texturing and stamping.

Your tutor will talk through the tools used within the workshop and demonstrate all the steps and techniques. You will also learn how to calculate your ring size and develop an understanding of the basic science behind manipulating metals and the processes used to clean and polish copper and silver.

By the end of the course you will come away with two designed ring bands, one in copper and one in silver. You will also be given information on how to set up a jewellery making space within your home and a basic tools list for those who wish to continue jewellery making at home and within a budget.
Prosp User 3
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to learn more about the techniques of silver jewellery making. All abilities are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Prosp User 4
All of the materials needed will be provided by the tutor at the workshop.

Please bring £15.00 (in cash) payable to the tutor at the first session, to cover the cost of the materials. It would be helpful to bring the correct amount, to minimise cash handling.
Prosp User 5
When you arrive at the school, please come to the school's purple block entrance and York Learning staff will be there to show you to your classroom.

Please note, the classroom is located on the ground floor at the rear of the school building and at a distance from the main reception. If you have any mobility issues, please contact us before enrolling to discuss at huntington.adulted@york.gov.uk

Please ensure that you read and understand the health and safety guidelines on any creative product or tools that you intend to use during the course.

This course was advertised to start on the 1 October but the course has now been put back by one week and will now start on Tuesday 8 October, finishing on Tuesday 15 October.
Prosp User 6
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Initial skills gained from this workshop could lead to a further course in this craft, and potentially long term to additional income as a self-employed creator.
Prosp User 8

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
AT1/NB7
08/10/2024
15/10/2024
18:15 - 20:45
Tuesday
2.50 hrs per wk
2 weeks
Lou Gilmore-George
45.00
£40 if in receipt of the State Pension; £35 if in receipt of certain means-tested benefits