Short Courses May - October 2013 - West Dean College

TutorsMETALWORKINGGeneral silversmithing – constructingand raisingJune 9–145D3891 | £480 |Explore your ideas for making silver objectsand advance your skills on this in-depth course.Learn methods for creating and finishing formsin sheet metal using techniques such as pressforming, casting and hand forging. The coursecombines contemporary and traditionalapproaches and you are encouraged to workon individual projects.JOHN NORGATEGeneral silversmithing, with anemphasis on boxmakingJuly 19–21WE3960 | £205 |Explore the traditional silversmithing techniquesof raising, forging, sinking, box making, solderingand finishing. Advanced makers can concentrateon making hinges and joints.JOHN NORGATECreative silversmithing for vesselsand sculptural jewelleryJuly 27–August 2SS3978 | £631 (incl all dinners)SUMMER SCHOOL |On this exciting, ideas-led course, have a go atexpressing yourself as you work on individualprojects ranging from a small bowl or vaseto large, experimental jewellery. If you area beginner, learn basic techniques includingforming, soldering and annealing. For the moreexperienced, develop your skills in creating andfinishing forms in sheet metal using techniquessuch as raising, planishing, soldering and pressforming.ABIGAIL BROWNSilversmithing Summer SchoolAugust 23–307D4019 | £605 |Immerse yourself in silversmithing for a weekas you extend your skills and develop new andchallenging ideas in your work. Each silversmithworks on their own personal projects suchas bowls, boxes and spoons, receiving tuitionas required on a one-to-one basis. The tutorcovers a vast range of metalworking techniquesfor forming, fabricating, assembling, joining andfinishing – including making joints and hinges.JOHN NORGATEHand engraving on metalAugust 30–September 1WE4030 | £205 |Take the opportunity to explore the specialistfield of hand engraving. You will be introducedto a range of tools and practise variousdecorative techniques, including monograms,scrollwork, heraldic devices, piercing andcarving, as you work on individual projects.WAYNE PARROTTSilversmithing for beginners – spoonsand bowlsSeptember 6–8WE4050 | £264 |A magical journey awaits those new tosilversmithing. Learn from the tutor’sdemonstrations as you get to grips withthe basic craftsmanship of forging, blocking,planishing, soldering and annealing. Expect tocomplete a silver spoon and a small bowl.HOWARD FENNSilversmithing – developing techniquesSeptember 8–135D4058 | £480 | /Please see 4D3823 on page 36 for furtherinformation.BRIAN MARSHALLSilversmithing for beginners andintermediatesOctober 13–185D4140 | £480 | /Develop your silversmithing skills andconfidence in designing and making an object,whether you are a beginner or have someexperience. After a review of your ideas andobjectives, embark on an individual projectdesigned to embrace specific skills, includingsome machine processes, to create your piece.BRIAN MARSHALLSTUDY DAYSRegular study days in silversmithing with JohnNorgate and jewellery with Sarah Macrae takeplace throughout the year. These one-daycourses are suitable for makers of all levels.Please check our website or contact theBookings Office for dates and further details(0844 4994408).ABIGAIL BROWN studied Silversmithing andJewellery at Loughborough, graduating in 2001.She is now based in Cornwall where she teachespart-time and sells her work internationally.BRIAN CLARKE has run his own workshop inIreland since 1972, working on commissions forprivate, corporate and ecclesiastical clients. He haswon many awards and holds workshops worldwide.MELISSA COLE is an artist blacksmith with 17 years’teaching experience and has work in public andprivate collections. She creates forged metal piecesthat flow with distinct rhythm drawn from sharplyobserved natural form and works to commission,exhibiting regularly.HOWARD FENN, an award-winning silversmith,trained at London Metropolitan University. Showsinclude ‘Collect’ at the V&A, Goldsmiths’ Fair, and‘A Field of Silver’ at London’s Flow Gallery.BRIAN MARSHALL trained at the Royal College ofArt and was Principal Lecturer in Silversmithing andJewellery at London Metropolitan University. Now afreelance designer-maker working to commission.JOHN NORGATE trained at Aspreys and Sir JohnCass where he also taught for many years. In 2010he was a gold and silver award winner at Goldsmithsfor craftsmanship and design.PETER PARKINSON is an artist-blacksmith withextensive teaching experience. He studied at theRoyal College of Art and has published severalbooks including Forged Architectural Metalwork.WAYNE PARROTT, a Fellow of the Institute ofProfessional Goldsmiths, is an experienced teacherand runs an engraving workshop specialising inheraldic work.MIKE SAVAGE trained at Camberwell College ofArts and the Royal College of Art. His large-scalemetal sculptures are commissioned by architects andexhibited internationally.ANDREW SMITH, an experienced artist, craftsmanand tutor, trained at the Royal College of Art. Hehas a large portfolio of architectural commissions,from sculpture to functional metalwork.KEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvanced0844 4994408 | bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk | on-line booking at www.westdean.org.uk37