Back by popular demand, Charlotte Duckworth, the originator of The Silver Duck is here to help you make your own ring; perhaps a unique gift to give or a custom piece of jewellery to keep for yourself.

You will use specialist tools and techniques to make and finish your own silver ring. Charlotte will guide you through the process of sizing, forming, piercing, and soldering your ring before finishing and polishing. Charlotte can help you with design inspiration, she will have sample designs and images to help you decide on your own personal design, within the limits of the materials provided. You may wish to come equipped with some reference images or sketched ideas.

Once you’ve developed your design with Charlotte you’ll choose, cut, shape, and hammer your silver. If you’d like any texturing on your finished piece you can practice texturing techniques in copper first.

Charlotte has been teaching and hosting workshops since 2013.

Tutor: Charlotte Duckworth
Date & Time: Saturday 8th June, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Chisel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £100.00 (£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.