Techniques in Focus: Granulation


Steeped in history and lore, it is the oldest decorative metalwork technique known to mankind and it is still being used by contemporary makers today.
You will learn about the technical process of granulation where tiny spheres of precious metal appear to be held by magic to the metal’s surface without using solid attachments or even solder and hear about Linda’s experience teaching the technique and incorporating it into her work.

Discover how the ancient Greeks and Etruscans were producing technically brilliant work expertly using granulation and how the revival of the technique was inspired by archaeological discoveries in the 19th century. Find out about modern and contemporary makers who sought to recreate this technique and successfully incorporate it into their work to create bold and trailblazing designs. 

Further to this online talk, Linda will be teaching Granulation Technique at the Goldsmiths’ Centre from 3 to 5 April 2025, which will include an optional trip to the British Museum. Click here to find out more about this upcoming course.


Hours: 6 pm - 7 pm.
Price: Pay what you can: £5 or 10
Location: Online (via Zoom), UK time
Booking link: https://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/whats-on/techniques-in-focus-granulation/

Who is the speaker?
Linda Lewin is an artist-jeweller based in the Scottish borders. Linda trained in Sheffield and has more than forty years’ experience making commission work, exhibiting with galleries and teaching students from her studio. She studied ancient jewellery techniques including chain making and granulation in 22ct. Gold, in New York in 2000. This experience changed the way she approaches her work with metal, feeling empowered to be part of a continuing jewellery-making tradition going back thousands of years. Linda sees granulation as a way of holding hands with our ancestors.