{"product_id":"make-day-wood-silver-pearls-march-2027","title":"MAKE-DAY: Wood, Silver \u0026 Pearls [MAR 2027]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis workshop explores how to use wood to create contemporary jewellery designs. You will learn how to decorate wood with silver pique dots and pearls, creating unique jewellery with your own decorative design. You will also discover techniques to incorporate wood into your work using standard jewellery hand tools, without requiring extensive specialised equipment. Guidance on sustainability and material sourcing, as well as innovative uses of wood by designers, will also be covered. Handouts will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to purchase Sarah’s book, \u003cem\u003eCreating Jewellery in Wood.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial discount to FORGE Friends, enter your code at checkout\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will I make?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will create either two wooden pendants or a pair of earrings, decorated with silver pique dots and pearls to your own design. These intricate details will showcase the techniques you’ll learn during the workshop, resulting in stunning, personalised creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will I learn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eWorking with wood in contemporary jewellery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eChoosing suitable woods for jewellery making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eDrilling into wood using hand tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eInlaying silver pique dots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eInlaying silver wire into wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eSecurely attaching pearls to wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eSimple cold connections for jewellery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eFinishing wooden jewellery pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eSustainable sourcing of materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will happen during the workshop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe day will begin with an introduction to working with wood in jewellery design, including a look at the tools and techniques required. You’ll learn how to adapt standard jewellery hand tools for use with wood, making this approach accessible even if you don’t have a fully equipped workshop. The instructor will demonstrate the process of inlaying silver pique dots into wood, guiding you step by step so you can practice this method on your own pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the next stage, you will explore techniques for attaching pearls to wood, adding an elegant touch to your designs. Alongside this hands-on work, there will be discussions on sustainability, covering how to source wood responsibly and choose materials that align with your values. You’ll explore a range of cold connection techniques to create completed jewellery pieces, as well as gain knowledge about different types of wood and their suitability for various designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the workshop, you’ll receive individual guidance to develop your own jewellery designs. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with completed pendants or other jewellery pieces that reflect your personal style and newly acquired skills. To support your learning, you’ll receive handouts summarising the techniques covered and additional resources for further exploration. There will also be an opportunity to purchase Sarah’s book, Creating Jewellery in Wood, as a valuable reference for future projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat skills do I need?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll levels \u003c\/strong\u003eWorkshops that are designed to be flexible and accommodate all skill levels.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I bring?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading glasses (if you need them!) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotebook and pen (to take notes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApron to protect clothes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoney if want to buy extra wood sliced to manageable size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I wear? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClothes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casual and not too precious as they may get a bit dusty or damaged.  Avoid long, loose fitting sleeves and anything that might catch or get caught whilst you are working. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShoes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casual flat shoes and no open toed sandals in case you drop a hammer or something hot on them!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie long hair back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is my instructor?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah King is an established jeweller specialising in mixing precious and non-precious materials in jewellery and using them to make sculptural and tactile pieces. She has sold her work through department stores such at Liberty and Barneys, New York and the art jewellery gallery Jewellers' Werk Galerie in Washington DC. Since 2000 she has been experimenting with cast bioresin and these works are in public and private collections (including Crafts Council and the British Council), and has worked on many books on contemporary jewellery. She has won the Association of Contemporary Jewellery Prize and several Goldsmiths' Craftmanship and Design Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe has taught specialist classes in plastics, wood and silver jewellery at Central St Martins, Morley College and West Dean for over 15 years and in 2019 published her first book 'Creating Jewellery in Wood'. For 16 years she was based in the innovative makers hub Cockpit Arts in London and now lives and works in Lewes, East Sussex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get there? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFORGE 59 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7TJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theforgespace.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Page\"\u003econtact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e page for details on public transport and parking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I book?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eTo book your workshop, simply add the number of spaces you'd like and click \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eAdd to Cart\u003c\/strong\u003e, then click on the basket icon in the top right corner to proceed to checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eDiscount codes can be applied at checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"629\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE PROVIDE BOTH EMAIL \u0026amp; PHONE NUMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"629\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease remember to provide your email address and phone number. We use this information only to confirm your booking, share details about the day, and contact you if any issues arise. Your contact details will not be used for marketing purposes unless you choose to opt in by ticking the box to receive updates from us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Workshop material costs are based on metal prices at the time of organising each session. Due to continual fluctuations in precious metal markets, there may be a small increase in the price of materials. If this occurs, we will contact you prior to the workshop to confirm the difference, which can be settled on the day by card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost of this workshop takes place at street level in our showroom, which is step-free and accessible. Some specialist equipment is located in our lower-level workshop, which can only be accessed via stairs, as the building does not have lift access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you have any access requirements, please contact us before booking so we can advise and discuss suitability and any adjustments we can make to accommodate you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amanda Mansell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63973271765369,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/8952\/5680\/files\/woodinlaypendant.jpg?v=1770835054","url":"https:\/\/theforgespace.com\/products\/make-day-wood-silver-pearls-march-2027","provider":"FORGE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}