Description
Shadow Box Pendants
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Level: Intermediate – This course is ideal for students with prior jewellery-making experience who want to expand both their technical skills and creative design approach. To get the most from the workshop, you should already be confident with saw piercing and soldering.
In this class, you’ll explore the art of dimensional design while creating a unique shadow box pendant. Shadow boxes are crafted from layered frames and shapes, forming miniature wearable dioramas with striking depth and detail. Your pendant’s theme is entirely your choice—whether deeply personal or purely decorative—but we’ll also provide template elements to help guide your design process.
Working with silver, copper, and brass, you’ll start by building a frame and background, then use sweat soldering to layer your chosen elements into a cohesive design. For those seeking an extra challenge, you’ll also have the chance to experiment with mixed media—such as wood, aluminium, or paper—using cold connections to integrate them seamlessly into your pendant.
By the end of the course, you’ll not only leave with a finished piece of jewellery but also a deeper understanding of how to construct designs with depth, structure, and personal expression.
Techniques covered:
- planning a design that successfully combines a variety of elements
- sweat soldering
- riviting
Students should already be confident with saw piercing and soldering before taking this course.
What to bring:
- We will provide everything needed to create your finished pendant, including base & precious metal and a silver chain. Any materials over this can be purchased from CSSJ
- Please bring any images/silhouettes/materials that you may wish to include in your piece. Your tutor will help you decide what is possible to work with in the time provided.
- 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. Why not order a CSSJ apron to make you feel right at home in your workshop?
- Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided
- If you are the type of person who prefers to arm yourself with some knowledge ahead of time, we have prepared a Pinterest page filled with jewellery-making information and PMC inspiration just for you!
Course Info
Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday 11 am – 4 pm
Please factor in some buffer time after 4 pm in case your project takes a little longer to complete.
Central Scotland School of Jewellery, Craft Central, High Street, Dunblane
**Please note: classes may be cancelled due to a lack of attendees. In this unlikely event, you will be fully refunded and notified the day before the class is scheduled*
