Jewellery Taster: Modern Heirlooms- Semainier Ring 2021

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When I first saw a semainier ring, which had been worn since the 1970's, I was enamoured with and instantly obsessed by this style! The semainier (or 'weekly' in French) ring evokes the sense of time passing through seven 'textured' or 'chiseled' rings, grouped by a flat ring - which is amazingly comfortable. Originating from the Tuareg people, these rings were very popular during the Victorian and the Art Nouveau period in France. In this two day workshop, you will have the opportunity to make 7 fine sterling silver rings - all different, and allowing your own individual aesthetic to shine through. They are stackable, one for each day of the week - to wear together or separately. 

Prerequisite

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Your experienced tutor will guide you through a range of techniques for basic introductory jewellery making. Our taster classes are perfect for absolute beginners with no previous experience.

Course Objectives

You will be guided through the following techniques in this one day workshop:

Annealing/ Soldering - You will gain an understanding in how to gently heat your metal to soften it, allowing you to then decorate and shape your metal. You will learn how to measure a ring size; form, shape and use a hand held oxy/gas torch to solder your silver ring.

Texturing - You can add texture to your ring through a variety of different tools. Each ring is decorated with a different carving, which has the effect of accentuating the glitter of the jewel. 

Finishing - You will acquire knowledge of how to file and polish your finished design.

Course Outcomes

You will learn the basic skills needed to create 7 fine rings in sterling silver (grouped by a flat ring - optional). The workshop begins with short, structured technical exercises and lots of material play. Then fabricating, decorating and joining will be demonstrated.

This is a fast and focused day - if you are after a less intensive workshop please check out Jewellery Taster: Make a Silver Ring.

What's Included

All materials are included. Including a variety of sterling silver wires to make your 7 rings, copper wire and brass wire and consumables (saw blades, solder). If you are a more experienced maker and wish to work with gold, please contact The Bench to discuss.