Design and handcraft your own set of earrings in sterling silver. In this hands-on workshop you will learn techniques to make a pair of earring designed and hand made by you! You will begin learning how to work with metal, first using copper to practice saw-pierced and texturing which will help develop your idea. Then after morning tea move on to creating your own beautiful sterling silver a pair of earrings. With time to focus and hone your skills, this class, open to all levels, is the perfect starting point to get creative and make some fabulous wearable piece of your own design. The workshop is for beginners or anyone with some experience. All materials will be provided at no extra cost. Essential techniques covered: - Metal cutting – learn how to saw-pierce metal using professional jewellery saw frames - Texturing and stamping – whether it’s a hammered texture, or stamping, there is a range of tools to experiment with - Anneal – using special jewellery torches watch how to anneal metal - Finishing – learn how to file and use emery paper to give your earrings a final finish. We finish in time lunch (BYO your lunch), time for you to relax and enjoy the view.