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Make a Cuttlefish Cast Ring

  • Vanilla Ink The Smiddy Old Market Place Banff, Scotland, United Kingdom (map)

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Cast a silver ring using the traditional method of cuttlefish casting - a technique used to create textured surfaces by pouring molten silver into a cuttlefish bone mould. This method of making jewellery is millennia old! It’s how yer ancestors made things.

Can I do this class?

This workshop is for beginners or those with a little experience in jewellery making.

What happens?

You will learn how to make a silver ring by casting molten silver and taking it home with you on the day. What a way to spend four hours!

Do I need to bring anything?

Everyone will have their own bench with access to all the tools and materials required to finish jewellery. You won’t need anything else as we provide the equipment needed for this session.

Please wear long hair tied up [or bring something to do so], don’t wear open-toed shoes and keep loose-fitting clothing to a minimum. If you need glasses to see things close up, please bring them with you. Creating jewellery is fiddly!

Who is teaching me?

Our Taster Sessions are taught by one of our excellent team of tutors. They are young, healthy and powered by avocado.

Dates, times and everything else

Four-hour class

Sunday 25th August

1pm - 5pm

<<We also can arrange for private parties with a minimum of four and a maximum of seven. If none of the dates matches up for you, just get in touch!>>

We are a Community Interest Company who are beyond profit. When you buy a class from The Smiddy, money is invested in our social enterprise programmes. We aim to create a variety of sessions aimed at the most vulnerable, disadvantaged or deserving in society to give a sense of purpose and help them feel connected to those within their community. Our goal is to promote social engagement and support cultural enhancement. We believe everyone should get the opportunity to experience jewellery making.

<<When you bring a friend or friends, you all get 10% off! Just enter BFFS2024 at the checkout to apply the discount>>

Vanilla Ink The Smiddy
Old Market Place
Banff, AB45 1GE

All prices are inclusive of VAT
Students must be 16+ years
Good eyesight and dexterity is a must.
Please read our full
Terms and Conditions before booking.

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