In this workshop, you will:
- Design a pendant inspired by the patterns and shapes found in the house
- Learn how to cut metal using a piercing saw
- Explore techniques including annealing, soldering, shaping, filing and finishing
- Add texture and pattern using hammers and punches
- Make a jump ring or bail to complete your pendant
- Polish your finished piece ready to wear
- Learn how to work safely and confidently with jewellery-making tools and equipment
What to expect
- A small, friendly group, limited to 8 participants
- A hands-on workshop in our Studio, with plenty of individual guidance
- Suitable for beginners as well as those with more jewellery-making experience
- Time to experiment with a range of traditional jewellery-making techniques
- A light lunch of pastries and cake from local independent bakery Norfolk Street Bakery
- During the lunch break, the opportunity to glimpse inside David Parr House for inspiration
What to bring
Please bring a sketchbook and pencil if you’d like to sketch ideas.
All tools and materials will be provided, including brass, copper, silver, gilding metal, solder, and a cord or chain for your finished pendant.
About Rebecca Ilett
Rebecca Ilett is an artist and educator who creates jewellery and sculpture from her Cambridgeshire workshop. She teaches locally at Cambridge Art Makers in Linton, as well as at Morley College and City Lit in London. Her work has recently been exhibited in Chicago, Munich, Collect Art Fair and Goldsmiths’ Fair in London. Passionate about jewellery-making and silversmithing education, Rebecca has taught a wide range of jewellery-making techniques for many years.
