Silver clay workshops at the Creative Craft Show, Glasgow in October

I'm excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Creative Craft Show at Glasgow SEC in October. This was such a fun event last year, I'm really glad I'm doing it again this year! There are so many fab exhibitors and lots of retail therapy especially for crafters - definitely bring a shopping trolley!
I will be exhibiting some of my jewellery work, doing some demonstrations and answering questions on my stand.
I will also be teaching a silver clay workshop each day in the Creative Den. Tickets for the workshop are purchased separately from the entrance tickets and do need to be purchased in advance. My silver clay classes sold out early last year so don't delay!

Workshop at last years Show

Here are all the details

What? The Creative Craft Show
When? Thursday 25th October - Sunday 28th October 2018
Where? Glasgow SEC
Tickets Click here to buy a ticket > Currently £10 per person (early bird price)

90-minute silver clay workshop with Anna Campbell at the Creative Craft Show
When? 12-1.30pm daily, 25th - 28th October
Cost? £20 (includes silver clay and findings) This cost is subsidised by the Creative Craft Show so it's a great opportunity to give silver clay jewellery making a go!
Note, you also need to purchase a ticket for the show for the day of your workshop
Where? Creative Den, Glasgow SEC
What will I learn? The session is 90 minutes so doesn't take away too much of your shopping and browsing time at the Show! You will make a silver clay pendant and choose either the hummingbird, button, butterfly or owl. You'll choose your own shape and texture for your pendant.
You will learn how to

make a silicone mould and use it with silver clay
roll and texture silver clay to make a pendant
add embellishments to your pendant
file and prepare your piece for firing
fire your piece with a jewellers torch
polish your jewellery and add a jump ring ready to wear

Purchase your workshop ticket/s here >

Note: For safety reasons, under 16s must be supervised by an adult

If you're visiting the exhibition do come along and say hi!

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