Event details
Saturday 17 May - sorry, sold out
Saturday 2 August - sorry, sold out
10am to 4pm | £160 per person, includes materials, lunch and garden entry
In this nature inspired workshop led by jeweller Louise Collins, you will create unique jewellery from silver clay.
Using natural materials selected from the Chatsworth gardens you will use moulds and different silver clay techniques to turn them into beautiful solid silver jewellery. It is a magical process and your Jewellery will be solid silver of hallmark quality, and ready to wear home by the end of the day
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced jeweller, the tutor will be on hand to guide you through the process. This is a relaxed, informal session with no previous experience necessary. You’ll learn to design, shape, fire, and polish beautiful jewellery using eco-friendly silver clay, made from recycled materials like x-rays and electronics. You'll use leaves, flowers, and other natural elements to craft up to five unique silver pieces, such as pendants, earrings, or charms, which you’ll take home at the end of the day.
Your tutor Louise will explain how the pieces of nature will be incorporated into the designs by creating moulds or firing into the clay.
Silver clay is an environmentally-friendly recycled product, which when fired, becomes solid silver of Hallmark quality.
This workshop is suitable for most abilities, but does require manual dexterity.
Venue and Refreshments
The workshop includes tea, coffee and a locally sourced graze box lunch provided by the Chatsworth Farm Shop. Please enter your dietary requirements on check out. Entry to the Chatsworth Garden is included for you to enjoy at your own pace after the workshop.
Please meet at the top garden gates 10 minutes before the session start time.
Accessibility
The Old Potting Shed is a step free, accessible venue. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about accessibility or bringing a carer with you.
About the Artist
Louise Collins began her journey into Silver Metal Clay while running a pottery studio and quickly became captivated by the process. The magic of transforming clay into solid Hallmark Silver continues to amaze her, and she loves sharing that experience with students. Helping them create beautiful jewellery pieces to wear proudly is one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.
With a deep connection to the natural world, Louise is drawn to how this medium allows her to create stunning replicas of nature's beauty. She holds a Higher Diploma in Metal Clay and is a senior metal clay instructor.
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