Make your own silver pendant as a unique gift or a custom piece of jewellery to keep in this day workshop with Bristol-based The Silver Duck.

With the help of Charlotte, you’ll use the tools and techniques to make and finish your own piece.

Charlotte has been teaching and hosting workshops since 2013. Charlotte can help you with design inspiration, but she finds it always helps when a student comes along with a design or style in mind. She will have sample designs and images to help you decide on your own personal design.

Once you’ve developed your design with Charlotte you’ll choose, cut, shape, and hammer your silver. If you’d like any texturing on your finished piece you can practice texturing techniques in copper first.

meet your tutor

Designing and making beautiful cutlery from sterling silver and locally sourced English Holly, Charlotte creates functional pieces of art for the kitchen.

Her ethos revolves around simple, elegant designs that are ergonomic and tactile. With the intention of provoking people to appreciate their food and take time over their daily routines and rituals in the kitchen.

Preserving and capturing the natural qualities of the materials used. Charlotte creates magical utensils with a rugged, native feel to them. Her pieces are designed to function, with appreciation towards the natural beauty and proportion between the materials. Immersing herself in the creative process: a wonderful journey from beginning to end, gathering and foraging for branches that fit the designs by jumping through hedgerows and stomping around woods.

The cutlery is made from sterling silver for its robust qualities. Holly is a hard, durable wood, coupling beautifully with the silver. The wood is treated with a food safe wax to help protect against staining. Using traditional techniques of forging and raising to create pieces, with a need of understanding the materials to get the best outcome. Her work has fine details and is finished to a high standard. Hallmarked in accordance to the Assay Office's rules and regulations. Hallmarked in London.

Tutor: Charlotte Duckworth
Date & Time: Saturday 28th June, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Chisel studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £100 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio. 

Our on-site café Blend is open until 4pm each day.

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Who is this workshop for?

Suitable for all abilities.

What you will need:
All materials will be provided.

Please come with some ideas of what you would like to make.

All the silver used is included and at the end of your workshop you'll have a finished bespoke ring to be proud of.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.