Introduction to jewellery making with Roberta Pederzoli

Creative break with introduction to traditional jewellery techniques workshop

Dates: 21-24 October 2021
Tutor: Roberta Pederzoli
Location: Perth, Scotland
Activity: Jewellery making, silver jewellery
Cost: £980 (plus £110 for single occupancy)
Skills level: beginners

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The organic shapes in Scottish nature offer an endless source of inspiration for artists and craftspeople all year round. Artist Roberta Pederzoli’s own pieces combine traditional jewellery techniques with fairy-tale elegance influenced by close observation of the natural environment. This creative retreat includes a two-day workshop with Roberta and a day of exploring and enjoying Highlands Perthshire.

What to expect

Join us on this slow, immersive winter break in the city of Perth to learn how to use traditional jewellery tools and design and create your first pieces of silver jewellery.

The workshop runs over two full days and takes place at the Creative Exchange in Perth, where Roberta Pederzoli also has her own studio. Roberta will introduce you to traditional basic jewellery skills such as sawing, texturing, hammering, drilling, filing, annealing, soldering and polishing. You will start working with copper to familiarise yourself with the techniques, and then move onto silver to create your own piece of jewellery.

Before the workshop starts we’ve built in some time for gathering inspiration and exploring the surroundings a bit. With many places being closed due to Covid-19 as we’re planning this break, we don’t have a detailed schedule for the programme around the workshop yet. But you can be sure it will be truly inspiring, in true Wild at Art fashion!

Tools and metals for the workshop are included in the price. In running the workshop we will strictly follow government recommendations to guarantee your safety.

Your tutor: Roberta Pederzoli

Italian-born Roberta designs tactile and textured jewellery, recreating a sensation of fairy-tale elegance and enchantment. Her creations are influenced by an intertwining of Italian culture and Scottish environment, having lived in Scotland for more than 20 years. Visit her profile page to learn more.

I enjoy observing wood, stones, cracks, leaves, lichens and seaweeds, and find beauty where it is not always appreciated.

The location: Perth and Sunbank House hotel

Perth, on the banks of the river Tay, is often referred to as the Gateway to the Highlands. It is a city steeped in history and played an important role in the life of the nation for many years.

Sunbank house Hotel in Perth, Scotland

Our accommodation is at the cosy Sunbank House Hotel, a small family run 4-star hotel set in beautiful gardens within a 10 minute walk of the city centre.

Price & further info

This creative break includes:

3 nights accommodation in the 4-star Sunbank House hotel
2-day introductory jewellery making course
Workshop materials and use of tools & equipment
3 breakfasts
Afternoon tea on arrival
Dinner with wine on the first evening
Workshop studio hire
Transportation, incl. pick up from and drop off at Perth train station (if required)
Detailed pre-travel information (by email).

The cost is £950 per person (plus £100 to have a room to yourself). A non-refundable deposit of £200* is required at the time of booking, the rest is due 8 weeks before the start date. With the detailed pre-travel info we will also send you list of recommended things to bring, such as suitable outdoor clothing. Transport to and from Perth is not included. Personal travel insurance is required.

*Please note: for bookings made by 31 March 2021 the Easy Registration option applies. Secure your place by paying a non-refundable registration fee of just GBP100!