We were all a little sad
The reason? The first class of the Silversmithing Short Course has just come to an end.
Each participant made a small vessel and a spoon - projects chosen by the participants.
Technical ability varied from beginners wanting new experiences to those with experience who wanted to play with no set outcome.
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| It is hard to see with my poor photography but this vessel tapered to a point, breast like. (The image below shows a better angle). The spoon has an elongated bowl and a hook at the other end. |
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| The maker of this vessel made her own stake to planish on. The bowl fits neatly into the hand while the spoon has a bowl at both ends. |
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| This vessel is very solid and is designed to be reminiscent of a turkish coffee cup ( if I remember correctly). The spoon has a small round bowl and a twist at the other end. An anti-clastic stake was also used. |
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| This vessel was raised quickly by a skilled silversmith and the form then pulled and pushed over stakes to acquire the ridges. |
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| This vessel is very evocative. The sea can be heard when placed to the ear. The spoon was simply formed with a round handle and a shallow dish. |
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| Completely amazed at what was achieved. |
