Silversmithing Intensive Course with Gretal Ferguson
Published: 14.12.2022

Learn the ancient technique of silversmithing by raising a copper beaker in this four-day intensive course at JamFactory with the artist Gretal Ferguson.
Students will learn to raise a flat copper disc into a vessel by compressing and forming the metal with hammers and steel stakes. All materials are supplied including a 150 mm x 1 mm copper disc for forming your beaker. All skill levels are welcome from complete beginners to experienced jewellers; please note that the forming process takes time and requires repetitive hammering.
Tutor: Gretal Ferguson
Trained in silversmithing, object design and contemporary art jewellery, Gretal's work ranges from simple, subtle, aesthetically motivated forms, to conceptually driven statements on society; applying traditional silversmithing practices to realise contemporary pieces.
She has completed an Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design at Design Centre Enmore in Sydney, a Masters in Jewellery, Silversmithing, and Related Products at Birmingham City University's School of Jewellery, and is an alumna of JamFactory's Associate program. She was recently awarded the 2022 Robert Foster F!nk National Metal Prize in both the Overall and Emerging categories.
Cost: $550
Ages 16+
Duration: 4-day intensive.
Time: 10 am - 3.30 pm (with a lunch break).
Class dates: Tuesday 31st January - Friday 3rd February 2023.
Location: JamFactory Jewellery and Metal Studio.
Teaching Studio 1, Level 2, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide.
Tutor: Gretal Ferguson
Trained in silversmithing, object design and contemporary art jewellery, Gretal's work ranges from simple, subtle, aesthetically motivated forms, to conceptually driven statements on society; applying traditional silversmithing practices to realise contemporary pieces.
She has completed an Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design at Design Centre Enmore in Sydney, a Masters in Jewellery, Silversmithing, and Related Products at Birmingham City University's School of Jewellery, and is an alumna of JamFactory's Associate program. She was recently awarded the 2022 Robert Foster F!nk National Metal Prize in both the Overall and Emerging categories.
Cost: $550
Ages 16+
Duration: 4-day intensive.
Time: 10 am - 3.30 pm (with a lunch break).
Class dates: Tuesday 31st January - Friday 3rd February 2023.
Location: JamFactory Jewellery and Metal Studio.
Teaching Studio 1, Level 2, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide.
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