Prerequisite: Nil

Venue: Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street Toowoomba

Date: Saturday 15 June to Sunday 16 June

Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Cost: $255 + * materials (including GST) includes two days expert

instruction, morning and afternoon tea and lunch.

*The cost of materials will depend on the item/s you make and must

be paid in cash to the instructor on the day.

Age: 16 years and over

Requirements: Please wear closed in shoes, long pants and sleeves

What will I do?

You will be amazed at the quality and range of unique silver jewellery you will make in this

workshop.

You will learn the basic techniques of silversmithing including soldering, sawing and filing

to make your own silver jewellery including rings, bracelets and bangles.

You will have the opportunity to make one or more of the following items:

• Ring - $15-$25 • Bracelet - $30-$40 • Bangle - $50+

Meet your tutor

Silversmithing workshops are conducted at Cobb+Co Museum by Brisbane-based

silversmith, Daniel Cox who specialises in handcrafted jewellery. He enjoys working with

clients and students to create pieces full of meaning that no one else will have!

Dan has conducted workshops throughout Queensland and has exhibited his work

across Australia and internationally.

How do you book in?

To secure your place in this workshop you will need to contact Cobb+Co Museum

to register and pay a non-refundable $100 deposit. See the reverse for Terms and

Conditions.

Spectators are welcome

Spectators are welcome at all workshops, free with admission. Thanks to Toowoomba

Regional Council, all residents receive free admission to the Museum on presentation of

proof of address.

What else can I do?

Cobb+Co Museum heritage workshops are conducted by the Museum’s resident

artisans. Regular workshops are held in blacksmithing, silversmithing, sandstone

sculpture, millinery, leathercraft, glass art, calligraphy and leatherplaiting.

SILVERSMITHING WORKSHOPBEGINNERS

For more information, or to download the full workshop calendar go to:www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au

Call 07 4659 4900 or email inquiries@cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.auCobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street Toowoomba

For more information, or to download the full workshop calendar go to:www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au

Call 07 4659 4900 or email inquiries@cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.auCobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street Toowoomba

Terms and Conditions

What we will do.

• Provide safe, modern facilities and equipment in an environment that is conducive to learning and creativity.

• Ensure our instructors are not only experienced, skilled and renowned in their field but also have a passion and

ability to pass on their talents.

• Depending on times of year and special circumstances we reserve the right to substitute any part of the class and

other issues that are beyond our control.

• We promise to give at least five days’ notice if we need to postpone or cancel a workshop for any reason. In this

case, you will receive a full refund or funds paid can be transferred to any available workshop you choose within a

reasonable timeframe.

• We are able to cater for individual dietary requirements but please give us prior notice.

• Most classes are suitable for men and women 16 years and over. Please ask our staff about physical requirements

for specific workshops such as blacksmithing. We also offer special classes for children under 16 years.

• The consumption of alcohol is not permitted before or during workshops. For the safety of the individual and others,

persons deemed by our staff to be intoxicated will not be allowed to participate in a workshop.

What you need to do!

• To secure your place in a workshop, you will need to contact us to register and pay a $100 deposit.

• Please choose your class carefully we are not able to offer refunds.

• Full payment is required at least seven days before the workshop to secure your place.

• Please make sure your gift voucher is current before you book, we are unable to accept out of date vouchers.

• If you cancel your registration less than seven days prior to the commencement of the workshop, you will forfeit all

funds paid. We are however happy for you to arrange another participant.

• The duration of all classes will vary please check the times of each individual class.

• Please make sure you have the correct date for your workshops as we are unable to credit you if you don’t turn up.

• Most of our workshops are held in our custom-built Factory, so you will need to wear closed in shoes at a minimum.

Some workshops, such as blacksmithing will require additional safety clothing such as steel-capped shoes, long

trousers and a long sleeved shirt.

• You may want to bring a notebook and pen for taking down the secret skills!