WORKSHOPS
OUR RANGE OF WORKSHOPS ARE A FUN, FRIENDLY WAY TO GET CREATIVE, MEET NEW PEOPLE & LEARN A NEW SKILL. THEY ARE ALSO PERFECT FOR A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY, SMALL WEDDING GROUP OR A FAMILY & FRIENDS ARTY PARTY!
MAKE A SILVER RING SILVERSMITHING WORKSHOP
With Debbie Armstrong
MAKE A SILVER RING
Monday 6 February 2023
Make your own silver ring at this short introduction to silversmithing. You’ll learn about measuring, cutting, soldering and finishing sterling silver, along with a few different texturing and polishing techniques so you can choose how you’d like to finish your ring. By the end of the workshop, you will have designed and made your own unique piece of jewellery.
All materials are provided, no experience needed.
TAPESTRY WEAVING AT THE WYND
With Lucy Sugden
Tapestry Weaving at The Wynd
Workshops with Lucy Sugden
Learn how to weave woven tapestries in relaxed friendly taster workshops.
Lucy will guide you through creating your own tapestry sampler, teaching you simple
techniques to create your own woven piece in the colours of your choice. While you weave
learn a little history behind tapestry weaving and how it differs from other weaving processes.
Lucy runs workshops suitable for beginners through to those who want to get into the real
nitty gritty of the techniques, making each workshop an individual learning experience.
Workshops are run at The Wynd Gallery Monday daytime and Tuesday evenings.
For full details, dates and times visit https://lucysugden.co.uk/workshops/
or email Lucy at lucy@lucysugden.co.uk
MAKE A SILVER RING SILVERSMITHING WORKSHOP
With Debbie Armstrong
MAKE A SILVER RING
Thursday 30th March 2023
Make your own silver ring at this short introduction to silversmithing. You’ll learn about measuring, cutting, soldering and finishing sterling silver, along with a few different texturing and polishing techniques so you can choose how you’d like to finish your ring. By the end of the workshop, you will have designed and made your own unique piece of jewellery.
All materials are provided, no experience needed.
MONTHLY TAPESTRY WEAVING SKILLS
With Lucy Sugden
Morning Workshop at The Wynd Gallery
These sessions will run on Mondays once a month.
10.30-12.30 am
Workshops are designed so that you can learn and/or further develop your weaving skills in a relaxed atmosphere, and are perfect for anyone who has attended one of my workshops before and wants to further develop skills with guidance, or maybe you have had a go in the past, are interested in tapestry weaving or want to further develop your skills. Sessions are small and informal.
You can bring your own frame loom to weave on, or use one provided which will be warped ready to weave.
LOST WAX SILVER JEWELLERY
20 February & 6 March 2023
With Debbie Armstrong
Lost Wax Silver Jewellery
20 February & 6 March 2023
Wax carving is a great jewellery making technique and can be used to create organic, geometric and very detailed designs.
During the first session (20 February 2023) you’ll learn wax carving techniques and create several different pieces from wax. You can make pendants, rings or earrings. You can select your favourite designs and get them cast in sterling silver. The second session (6 March 2023) will focus on finishing and polishing your jewellery.
No previous experience is necessary. All tools and wax will be provided and the casting will be organised for you.