Design and create your own pair of silver earrings with the help of experienced tutor Charlotte Anne Duckworth, the Bristol silversmith otherwise known as The Silver Duck.

Design and create your own earrings using reticulation and texturing techniques. You'll be able to create shapes by using a piercing saw to cut out your design and will have the option to add texture using hammers and stamps. Charlotte will work with you to choose the right tools to make your design and you'll be able to try techniques like doming and forming to make 3D forms and soldering.

Tutor: Charlotte Duckworth
Date & Time: Sat 22nd Jun, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Chisel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £95.00 (£0.00 VAT)

Suitable for all abilities.

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

• You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio. 

• Our on-site café Blend is open until 4pm each day.

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What you will need:
Please bring an apron or wear old clothes.

Materials will be supplied by the tutor, Charlotte Duckworth. Some sketches or inspirational ideas could be useful.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

MEET YOUR TUTOR

Designing and making beautiful cutlery from sterling silver and locally sourced English Holly, Charlotte creates functional pieces of art for the kitchen.

Her ethos revolves around simple, elegant designs that are ergonomic and tactile. With the intention of provoking people to appreciate their food and take time over their daily routines and rituals in the kitchen.

Preserving and capturing the natural qualities of the materials used. Charlotte creates magical utensils with a rugged, native feel to them. Her pieces are designed to function, with appreciation towards the natural beauty and proportion between the materials. Immersing herself in the creative process: a wonderful journey from beginning to end, gathering and foraging for branches that fit the designs by jumping through hedgerows and stomping around woods.

The cutlery is made from sterling silver for its robust qualities. Holly is a hard, durable wood, coupling beautifully with the silver. The wood is treated with a food safe wax to help protect against staining. Using traditional techniques of forging and raising to create pieces, with a need of understanding the materials to get the best outcome. Her work has fine details and is finished to a high standard. Hallmarked in accordance to the Assay Office's rules and regulations. Hallmarked in London.