Silversmithing Skills (Day Class)
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Come and learn silversmithing techniques with Philip Noakes, Silversmith with 45 years experience, whose high standard of work has been recognised by The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths(London). You can make;
- a shallow copper bowl in a class,
- a silver spoon in two to three classes,
- a raised beaker in three classes.
Design and make other objects/vessels in consultation with Philip. The number of classes will be discussed and agreed between the student and Philip Noakes.
The class is held on a Friday, and you can start at any time. You can purchase silver from the studio. Copper is included in the course charge.
Please note -This class is not a silver jewellery making class.
Details
You will learn
- Come and learn silversmithing techniques.
- Silversmithing techniques taught including raising, forming, seaming, forging and hammering.
- Learn to make a shallow copper bowl, a silver spoon, a raised copper beaker or bowl.
You will get
- Your silver or copper object to take home.
- Expert instruction from Philip Noakes, silversmith and a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (London).
Appropriate for
No experience necessary
Preparation
What to bring
- Your interest to learn!
- Images and ideas
What to wear
Closed in shoes, jeans/long pants and long hair tied back. The dress code is for your own safety.
Your Teacher
Contemporary Metal
710 reviewsWe are a contemporary jewellery studio and gallery run by local jeweller Philip Noakes, who has over forty years experience in making and teaching in the industry. Philip has exhibited extensively around Australia, and makes his own work and private commisions, as well as teaching from the studio.
Contemporary Metal offers jewellers and students access to a fully equipped studio including: rolling mill, soldering and melting torches, pendant drills, vacuum casting, vulcaniser and wax injector, hydraulic press, lathe, tumbler, polisher, ultrasonic, large dapping sets and lapidary equipment.
We have benches available for hire on a casual, weekly or ongoing basis.