Silversmithing Intensive with Gretal Ferguson | 4 DAYS
Learn the ancient technique of silversmithing by raising a copper beaker in this four-day intensive course. Students will learn to raise a flat copper disc into a vessel by compressing and forming the metal with hammers and steel stakes. All materials are supplied including a 150mm x 1mm copper disc for forming your beaker. All skill levels are welcome from complete beginners to experienced jewellers; please note that the forming process takes time and requires repetitive hammering.
Gretal Ferguson
Trained in silversmithing, object design and contemporary art jewellery, Gretal's work ranges from simple, subtle, aesthetically motivated forms, to conceptually driven statements on society; applying traditional silversmithing practices to realise contemporary pieces.
She has completed an Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design at Design Centre Enmore in Sydney, a Masters in Jewellery, Silversmithing, and Related Products at Birmingham City University's School of Jewellery, and is an alumna of JamFactory's Associate program. She was recently awarded the 2022 Robert Foster F!nk National Metal Prize in both the Overall and Emerging categories.
All materials supplied.
Suitable for participants aged 18+
Location: JamFactory Jewellery and Metal Studio
Teaching Studio 1, Level 2, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 4 day intensive course
Time: 10.30AM-4PM (with a lunch break)
Dates: Monday-Thursday 8-11th July 2024
Tutor: Gretal Ferguson
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