Work from a raw lump of silver and leave with a pair of hoop earrings you shaped, rolled, and polished yourself
Your own pair of silver hoop earrings, made from scratch and polished by hand
An understanding of silversmithing: melting, rolling, and shaping raw metal
Knowledge of the techniques and tools Laura uses in her own jewelry practice
Workshop in detail
Shape silver with Laura and leave with a pair of hoop earrings you made from scratch. Your session begins with a lump of raw silver. Laura walks you through melting it down and forming it into a bar, then guiding it through a rolling mill to get the right thickness and profile. From there, you bend and work the silver into your own pair of hoop earrings. Laura has practised this way since 2015 and teaches in the same way she works: you learn the actual techniques and tools of her practice, not a simplified version. At the end of the session, you polish your earrings by hand. They are ready to wear.
Details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Up to
- 10 people for private events
- Minimum age
- 15+
- Language
- English
Location
Laura Essayie's studio
TBD
This venue is not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
Practicalities
Laura's studio is in the countryside and is accessible by car only. Not accessible for people with reduced mobility. The workshop runs in groups of one to three people, so guidance is personal throughout. Minimum age 15.
