Introduction to Silver Jewellery
What to expect:
You will design the piece you wish to make and learn the basics of silversmithing.
The Honesty café at the Base is a great venue where you can treat yourself for lunch with your new silversmithing friends after the workshop!
What to take /wear:
Silversmithing can be a messy business so please wear clothes that you will be comfortable in, aprons will be provided.
A cup of tea or coffee and piece of cake are included in the price of this workshop but don’t forget your water to keep you hydrated.
Benefits:
You will learn the basics of silversmithing to create a piece that you will enjoy wearing for years to come, or to give to a loved one as a perfect gift.
Who is your tutor:
Silversmith Sandra McArdle’s interest in silver jewellery making started many years ago.
The baseÂ
The Base opened on Friday 8 February 2019 in partnership with Greenham Trust and the Corn Exchange. It became a registered charity in 2022 (charity no. 1199188) and is dedicated to improving access to the arts whilst bringing quality visual art to the local area.
Situated in a purpose-built arts and craft building, The Base’s £1.7M venue was designed by Sutton Griffin Architects of Newbury.
The space comprises of a 110sqm gallery, artists’ studios and a workshop for participatory classes.
There is also a café facility managed by Honesty Café group.
Striving to be a flagship visual arts venue in West Berkshire, The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54 exhibition launched the inaugural gallery programme.
Displaying some of the best wildlife photography from across the globe, the exhibition comprised of 100 photograph across 7 categories and is renowned for attracting millions of visitors around the world every year.Â
The Base is also home to 8 visual artists and craft makers as well as Open Studios West Berkshire and North Hampshire, who present their annual INSIGHT exhibition at The Base every May.Â
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