Goldsmithing with Nancy

The goldsmithing courses are being held by goldsmith Nancy Solleveld, who received her goldsmithing qualification in Schoonhoven.

Building on over a decade of experience in the jewellery trade, Nancy now has her own studio in Zoetermeer called Nancydesign where she produces bespoke designs to suit her clients' requirements, and also gives courses and workshops in the fine art of goldsmithing in the Nancydesign studio in the Hague.

The main purpose of the courses and workshops
Is to teach participants the whole process, from start to finish, of creating handmade jewellery.

The teaching is largely practical in nature but a small amount of theory is also necessary to explain why some things are done the way they are.

Topics discussed will include:

- base materials and precious metals
  (copper, brass, alpaca (German Silver), titanium, silver, gold, (gem)stones.
- tools and equipment for manipulating metal
  (basic selection of pliers, hammers, combination wals, tools for soldering etc.)
- techniques
  (sawing, doming, bending, drilling, filing, emerying, polishing, forging, soldering, casting)
- talk shop
- design

Materials & tools & literature
Different tools and special literature are present in the studio, but some basic equipment is required to take part in a course.

Students are welcome to bring their own equipment, or order it in advance from Nancydesign to ensure that everything needed is present when the course starts. Prices are available on application for complete kits or individual items.

Material like copper, brass, alpaca silver and gold must be bought or provided by the participants. In consultation with me you can buy it at the course or in the webshop of Nancydesign.

Course summary:

Beginners' class:
The beginner starts with a advanced elementary instruction.
In here the elementary techniques will be taught through practical exercises.

These are:
Drawing, measuring, sawing, drilling, filing, emerying, polishing, bending.

At the end of the beginner's class you have your own selfmade, and handmade jewellery from German silver, copper or brass or silver depending of the skill, quickness, time you put in it. practice makes perfect
After becoming proficient, you can continue your instruction.

Masterclass:
Freestyle
To design your own jewellery is fun, exciting, and an important apart of the work. During the process you will run in to certain difficulties which the instructor will help you solve.

Advancestyle:  Here you will be given an exercise, making a piece of jewellery to practice and develop the following techniques:

Soldering
Melting (to make silverwire- and plate)
Milling
Pull wire

Workshops
If there is sufficient interest sometimes workshops (mini courses) will be given. A special subject comes up for discussion for example embossing or making chains. It depends of the subject if certain foreknowledge is require

Prices

·           The mentioned prices are subject to change

 
The use of relevant machines and tools is included in the price. Material is not included. Each lessons lasts 2 hours.

Calendar
Every course year is divided into two seasons, courses starting in September and February.

Locations
The Hague:
The studio is located, in the Hague. Tram lines 3 are a six minute walk away. Paid parking 

Number of course participants

A minimum of 8 participants are required to continue a course.

No more than 12 participants will be accepted on any course; this is to ensure that each participant receives enough attention.

Registration
Registration is possible. Fill in the registration form below the governing rules, print it, sign it and fax it or send it by post.