Introduction to Silver Clay Jewellery

Silver Daisy is running an Introduction to Silver Clay Jewellery workshop on Friday 27 November, from 10:00 to 13:30. It's a small-group session, so you'll be working in a quiet setting rather than a packed room, and it's aimed at beginners, so you don't need any prior jewellery-making experience to get involved.

The whole thing centres on silver clay, which starts as a soft, mouldable material you can work with just like clay. Over the course of three and a half hours, you'll roll it out, texture it, cut and shape your design using stamps, cutters, moulds and texture mats, and then fire and finish it to a professional standard. The magic happens in the firing: the clay burns away and leaves behind 999 fine silver, so you walk away with a proper piece of silver jewellery you've made yourself from scratch.

All the tools, materials and refreshments are included in the price, so there's nothing to bring along other than your own ideas. The studio is a new, light and airy space in the heart of St Albans city centre, and the session is suitable for ages 12 and over. One practical thing to keep in mind: the studio is on the second floor and there's no lift, so it's worth noting if you're planning your morning around it.

The workshop costs £95, and once you've booked, classes are non-refundable. It runs on Friday 27 November from 10:00 to 13:30 at Silver Daisy in St Albans.