Botanical Silver Jewellery Workshop

Event Details

Wednesday 2 September

10am to 4pm 

Price: £170 per person
Includes materials and garden entry

In this nature inspired workshop led by jeweller Louise Collins, you will create unique jewellery from silver clay.

About the session

Using natural materials selected from the Chatsworth gardens, you will use moulds and different silver clay techniques to turn them into unique, hallmark quality, solid silver jewellery.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced jeweller, the tutor will be on hand to guide you through the process. This is a relaxed, informal session with no previous experience necessary. You’ll learn to design, shape, fire, and polish jewellery using eco-friendly silver clay, made from recycled materials like x-rays and electronics. You'll use leaves, flowers, and other natural elements to craft up to five unique silver pieces, such as pendants, earrings, or charms, which you’ll take home at the end of the day.

Your tutor Louise will explain how the pieces of nature will be incorporated into the designs by creating moulds or firing into the clay.

Silver clay is an environmentally-friendly recycled product, which when fired, becomes solid silver of Hallmark quality.

This workshop is suitable for most abilities, but does require manual dexterity. 

Meeting point and Refreshments

Please meet at the top garden gates (near the Stables) at 9.50am for a prompt 10am start.

Tickets include tea and coffee throughout the session.  

We will break for lunch. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch; alternatively, the Carriage House Café offers hot meals, soup, and sandwiches. 

Accessibility

The Old Potting Shed is a step free, accessible venue. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about accessibility or bringing a carer with you.  

About the artist

Louise Collins began her journey into Silver Metal Clay while running a pottery studio and quickly became captivated by the process. The magic of transforming clay into solid Hallmark Silver continues to amaze her, and she loves sharing that experience with students. Helping them create beautiful jewellery pieces to wear proudly is one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.

With a deep connection to the natural world, Louise is drawn to how this medium allows her to create stunning replicas of nature's beauty. She holds a Higher Diploma in Metal Clay and is a senior metal clay instructor.

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