Silversmithing for intermediates: Bezel set pendant

• Saturday 18 October, 10:30am – 2:30pm

Advance your silversmithing skills with gold and silversmith Amy Lees-Doherty.

In this workshop you’ll learn the skills needed to create your own pendant. You’ll set a polished cabochon gemstone in a bezel setting, add decorative gallery wire and fabricate a custom bale. By the end of this workshop you’ll:

• have learnt how to measure and form bezel settings
• be able to solder silver components and set stones securely
• have learnt to create and attach a custom bale
• have greater knowledge of metals, processes and finishes
• leave with a silver pendant on a prefabricated silver-plated chain so that you are able to wear your pendant immediately
• leave with learning resources to continue developing you silversmithing skills

All materials and tuition included.

What to bring

• Apron
• Ear plugs
• Eye protection
• Participants must wear enclosed shoes, tie hair up and avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or accessories.

The price of this workshop is subsidised as part of the Elevate Program; a program designed to boost the creative strength of Albury and the surrounding region. Proudly supported by Create NSW, Elevate helps local artists, makers and designers turn great ideas into market‑ready products through practical workshops, hands‑on masterclasses and real opportunities to sell their work. Find out more here.

About your Workshop Tutor

Amy is a Melbourne-based gold and silversmith who makes intricate wearable art inspired by mythology and folklore. Her works are held in private collections across Australia, the UK, Europe, and Hong Kong, and she also teaches metalwork and contemporary art techniques. Amy has previously spent time at The Pumphouse through the Artist in Residence program.