Silversmithing for intermediates: Bezel set pendant

• Thursday 10 September, 5pm – 9pm

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, and fabricate a custom bale. By the end of this workshop you’ll:

• 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 Lees-Doherty is a Melbourne-based contemporary gold and silversmith, artist, and craftsperson. Her work explores narrative and identity across a range of mediums, particularly wearable art. Passionate about environmental sustainability, she combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques to create evolving pieces that reflect her commitment to exploration and continuous learning. Amy has undertaken residencies in both Europe and Australia, with her work featured in exhibitions nationally and internationally. Her work can be found in private collections across Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.