Chain Making Silver or gold with Melina Clark

Chain Making Silver or gold

Link by link design and make a chain.

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Forest Row, RH18 5HT

For ages: 18+ years

Standard £190Concession £160

Next date: None - message Mentor to express interest

What we'll do

Each student will be guided in choice of design and materials to plan a desired chain, either necklace or bracelet. We will select size shape and overall purpose of the piece, as we look at some historical designs, artistic cultural styles and influences. Each student will be make all aspects of their piece with guidance and tuition.

About your Mentor

Melina Clark·Smithing with spirit

Melina is a second generation jeweller who began her journey at a young age- finding her passion for the craft, immersing herself and developing as a master of her craft. Her upbringing stimulated her, as her father’s workshop exposed her to the many facets of jewellery making, from: boxes filled with silver, tools and cupboards awaiting to be explored. As a conduit, Melina’s father showed her a world where she would later thrive Melina’s journey was one of prestige, ingenuity and hard-work. She attended Sir John Cass Faculty of Art in London- undertaking a pre-apprenticeship course in diamond mounting and allied crafts. Melina was accepted to undertake an apprenticeship with Garrard the Crown Jeweller. On top of this achievement, she was the first female apprentice to accept this position within the company. She travelled across London, visiting a variety of hidden treasured workshops and studios- learning from craftsmen who specialised in a variety of areas. Melina’s enriching experience as an apprentice truly set the foundations for her professional care With a well sculptured repertoire of skill and knowledge, Melina started to go down her own path. She started producing the organic forms and object d’art, incorporating coloured enamels, unusual gems set within elaborate opulent pieces. Melina continues to develop and strengthen her skill- she is a collaborator and visionary. Melina has cultivated an intuitive understanding of the hemisphere around her. Utilising her expertise and craftsmanship, she has burst into her own world- filled with a plethora of explosive ideas, appealing to the connection of the natural world. She is client-focused and entering their space through a piece of art is what matters most to her. Melina recognises the importance of connection; with individuals, art, the natural world and ultimately- life. Her creative methods are based on intuition- what does that mean? In it’s purest form: she works from the heart- a creative flow enters her space and she collaborates with it. “In the end, creativity is a gift to the creator, not just a gift to the audience.” (Elizabeth Gilbert: The Big Magic) I adore to observe the curious mind as the magical box of delights capture and inspire those who come play in a jewellers workshop. Fire, alchemy, and the richness of precious metals.

What’s included

Tools equipment and supplies are included. Aprons and protective ware. Each student has an amount of silver allocated for the project available to make a chain. If gold or platinum is wanted for a design choice, or in silver but over the allocated weight amount, each project can be quoted and additional material cost to be covered by the student.

Learning aims

Gain some knowledge in chain design

What's provided

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Kit

Coronavirus Safety Policy

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Where
we'll be

Palace of Magic, Spring Hill, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5HT

Pricing information

Cancellation

My experience is an educational activity and the 14-day cooling-off period under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.

• Cancel more than two weeks before the start to receive a full refund.

Cancellation

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