Introduction to Metal Clay Chain Making Class | Alice Holt Forest

Learn to make gorgeous chains with silver clay! at Alice Holt Forest Education Centre.

Saturday 18th January (10am – 4pm)

In this class you will learn all about chain making, how to make, texture, cut links and connect them for the perfect silver clay chain. We will talk through the options for clasps, and make a decorative toggle clasp to go with the chain.

The shape of the chain is up to you! there will be complete design freedom and Sian will talk you through all of the tips and tricks to get the result you want.

We will be going through the process of learning about torch firing the chains in class and you will have the option to torch fire your chain or have it kiln fired on the day.

Enough silver clay is provided to make a bracelet length chain, if you wish to make a necklace you will need extra clay.

Skill level:
For all levels, no experience needed but an understanding of silver clay is advantageous.

Class times:
Saturday 18th January 10am – 4pm

Included in fee:

• 20g Art Clay Silver (RRP £40)
• Fine silver milled wire for toggle clasp connector
• Sterling silver jump rings
• Use of basic kit and link cutters
• Digital pdf and video instructions on the chain making process.
• The class fee includes the car parking fee for Alice Holt Forest car park.

If you prefer to use your own tools, you are welcome to bring your own kit!

Extra clay and cutters will be available to purchase on the day.

Please note: some photos show a bronze clay chain, we will be using silver in the class.

Tea, Coffee and biscuits will be supplied but no lunch. The Alice Holt cafe has great food.

Why not join us on Sunday 19th January for a day of fun and metal clay play with cutters. This is a day where you bring your own kit (or borrow a kit) and play with Sian’s whole range of cutters. Get tips for using cutters with metal clay from Sian and just have a fun play day with friends! Book here.

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Alice Holt Forest

Alice Holt is a Forestry England property and a beautiful forest! Click here for the website

The address is GU10 4LS, Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham.

There is a large car park and the parking fee is covered in the class fee. You will be asked to supply your car registration ahead of the day.

On site is a large cafe selling tasty hot and cold food. In the classroom there will be an urn for hot drinks and biscuits.

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Accommodation

If you are coming from afar there are many Premier Inn, Travel Lodges and hotels around this area for any budget. Why not come and make a weekend of it!

Premier Inn
Farnham – 6.1 miles, closest to Alice Holt Forest
Aldershot – 8.6 miles to Alice Holt

Travel Lodge
Alton – 13.1 miles to Alice Holt

Hotels
Frensham Pond Hotel – 4.7 miles, very close to Alice Holt!
Farnham House Hotel – 4.8 miles to Alice Holt

Please note that listing these hotels is by no means a direct recommendation! This is just offered as guidance.

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Cancellations

If you cancel 4 weeks or more before the class an 80% refunded will be given (20% is non-refundable to cover admin and costs). If you cancel within 4 weeks of the class a refund will not provided. The booking can be transferred to another person of your choice but we shall not be involved in any financial agreement or transfer of payment between you and the person taking your place. In the event that you cannot attend a class and find someone to take your place please email Sian with the person’s details as far in advance of the class as possible. In the unlikely event we have to cancel a class we give a 100% refund.

In order to run, each day will need a minimum of 4 students. If any of the dates listed do not reach the minimum requirement, it may need to be cancelled and all fees will be refunded. The room maximum is 20, when all 20 places have been sold the date will show as out of stock.