Silversmithing - Cuttlefish Casting
About this workshop
Embark on an exciting journey into the ancient art of cuttlefish casting with Rachel Grose.
In this full-day workshop, you will learn to harness the natural beauty and texture of the cuttlefish bone in a silversmithing technique that has been used for centuries.You will carve and shape the cuttlefish bone to make a mould and pour molten silver into it to take on the shape and unique properties of the material.
At the end of the day, you will have made a one-of-a-kind piece of sterling silver jewellery.
Essential information
Required skill level
No previous experience required
What do I need to bring?
Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen
Clothing guidelines
Workshop appropriate - closed toe shoes, no hanging jewellery, hair tied back
Maximum class size
Small class size – max 8 participants
What is Included
All instruction, tools and materials included
Morning tea/lunch info
A lunch break and morning tea break are included with morning tea provided
