Learn the basics of silversmithing as you design and make your own silver ring, this is a wrap ring so there is no soldering involved in the workshop. After choosing from a range of designs you will be guided through the making process by your tutor. You will learn how to use basic jewellery making tools to form your ring and how to apply different techniques to create textures and finishes.

What you will make Using techniques such as forming, stamping and texturing you will produce your own silver wrap ring. Who is the workshop for? This workshop is suitable for beginners, no experience is needed, it is a great introduction to basic jewellery making techniques.

Do I need to bring anything? All materials and tools are provided, please wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty or bring your own apron. The process of hammering metal can get a bit noisy, ear plugs will be provided but please feel free to bring your own ear defenders if you have them.

Your Tutor Genevieve Broughton is a jewellery designer and maker with over 20 years experience, her work combines precise geometric shapes and stylised natural forms in minimal designs created using traditional silversmithing techniques. Genevieve is based in Wakefield and her jewellery is exhibited and sold in numerous shops and galleries around the UK.

Create your very own version of Hokusai’s iconic Under the Great Wave off Kanagawa with woodblock laser-carver Andy Green, using authentic Japanese materials and techniques. Andy will guide you through the sequence of inking up the woodblocks, accurately positioning the washi paper and burnishing the ink to build up an A4 print using seven separate blocks, one for each colour.

You’ll also learn about Hokusai, ukiyo-e prints and Edo-period Japan together with some interesting background behind this work, which has been described as the defining image of our era. You’ll be able to compare a variety of surviving prints taken from the original 1831 woodblocks – we’ll aim to be using colour mixes that match the Maidstone print displayed at York Art Gallery as part of Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Printing.

Please note that printing Japanese style is quite a workout, requiring a degree of arm, wrist and finger strength. The inks are water-based and the other equipment and materials are otherwise completely safe.

All materials provided

Suitable for those aged 16+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)