Learn the Art of Silversmithing and Jewellery making.

Ever thought of making your own jewellery? At Wayland's Forge Silversmiths and Jewellery School we have all the tools and knowledge to get you started.

Whether you're a complete beginner or have some training, you can tailor a course to suit your needs.

Edward Cook, the course tutor, has over 20 years experience in the craft of Silversmithing and jewellery production. From the initial design to the final polish, he will guide the student through the many phases required to complete their very own masterpiece.

Based in the heart of Skerries the studio is equipped for up to four students at a time. These small class sizes are an ideal learning environment for the students with a 1:4 tutor student ratio.

Why not call in and have a look for yourself? The studio is open Monday to Friday 9.30-5.30 or phone on 01 802 9292 alternatively please email Edward (info@waylandsforge.com) who will be more than happy to discuss how you can learn the art of working with precious metals.

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Jewellery Making
The technique of jewellery making is explained through projects encompassing many varied procedures including piercing saw work, filing, soldering and polishing. A speciality of the studio is Skerries Sea Glass setting, pick your own glass from the beach and learn to set it into beautiful jewellery.

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Silversmithing
Using similar techniques to jewellery making, the silversmith also uses a range of hammers and stakes to create three dimensional objects from a flat sheet of silver.

Starting with a template, the sheet silver is cut out using a piercing saw, the edges are filed smooth and the shaping begins. Silver is worked at room temperature although with repeated hammering becomes work hardened. To keep the metal malleable, the silver is annealed, a process of heating the sheet to a cherry red colour using the gas torches at the hearth.

All these techniques and more are taught to the students to enable them to create a stunning piece to take home and be proud of.

A hallmarking service is available through the Dublin Assay Office.

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Class dates and times choose the sessions that suit you best.

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday	9.30-12.30	1.30-4.30	7.00-9.00
Tuesday	9.30-12.30	1.30-4.30	7.00-9.00
Wednesday	9.30-12.30	1.30-4.30	7.00-9.00
Thursday	9.30-12.30	1.30-4.30	--
Friday	9.30-12.30	1.30-4.30	--
Saturday	9.30-12.30	1.30-4.30	--

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Course fees
Morning or Afternoon sessions €35
Evening sessions €30

You can contact Edward Cook using the following details:
Wayland's Forge Silversmiths, 36b The Square
Skerries, Co.Dublin, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 1 802 9292
Fax: +353 (0) 1 802 9292
E-mail: info@waylandsforge.com