Description
Colourful Statement Earrings
Level: Beginners
In this Colourful Statement Earrings workshop, you will learn how to design and make a vibrant pair of contemporary earrings using anodised aluminium. This beginner-friendly jewellery making class explores colour, pattern and texture through a series of hands-on techniques.
Working with pre-anodised aluminium sheets, you’ll discover a range of decorative techniques including stamping, dip dyeing and forming. Aluminium is lightweight, durable and colourfast, making it ideal for vibrant jewellery designs. You’ll produce a series of colourful samples before selecting your favourites to turn into a finished pair of earrings.
This jewellery workshop is suitable for complete beginners, with clear demonstrations and step-by-step guidance throughout. If you already have some experience with aluminium jewellery and would like to explore the material in more depth, we also run an Intermediate Aluminium Jewellery course. To be added to the waiting list, please email hello@cssj.co.uk.
You’ll Explore:
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Decorative stamping and texturing
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Dip-dye techniques for layered colour effects
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Cutting, shaping and forming aluminium
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How to attach sterling silver findings to your pieces
Your tutor:
Trisha Smith began her jewellery-making journey at CSSJ as a student when the school was first founded. Through years of weekly classes and specialist masterclasses, she has developed strong technical skills and a distinctive creative style. Now working under her own label, White Loch Jewellery, Trisha is CSSJ’s specialist tutor in aluminium jewellery and colourful contemporary design.
What to bring/expect:
- A sketch/notebook plus a pen/pencil for notes could come in handy for this workshop.
- Please bring along glasses and/or a visor if you need them.
- Wear appropriate clothing for a studio environment, including closed-toe shoes.
- An apron should be worn for this workshop to protect your clothes. Why not order a CSSJ apron to make you feel right at home in your workshop?
- Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. Please bring your own lidded cup for use in the studio. While we do not have a dedicated lunch area, you are welcome to eat at your desk. We can also recommend nearby places to eat if you prefer.
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Course Info
Date – Saturday 6th June
Times: 10 am – 4 pm
Please allow for some buffer time at the end of the day to complete projects.
Please note that classes may be cancelled if there are insufficient bookings. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, you will be notified the day before the scheduled class and will receive a full refund.
