Recreational Jewellery Making
From absolute beginner to more experienced maker.
Maximum of six students per group.
Classes can cover all basic bench skills, casting, enamelling, etching, beginners stone setting, press forming and more.
If you are new to working with silver we will start with the basics – soldering, piercing out, riveting etc. Classes are designed to move at a pace that suits you, and as you gain confidence more skills are introduced.
The small class size means lots of one-to-one tuition from experienced, qualified teachers, and a friendly, fun atmosphere to learn in.
£340 for a 12 week term
New term begins in January
Monday evening 6-9pm with Tony Sanders
Tuesday evening 6-9pm with Emma Leonard
Wednesday evening 6-9pm with Tony Sanders
Thursday evening 6-9pm with Emma Leonard
Alternate Thursdays 10am-5pm (with an hour for lunch) with Emma Leonard
There is a waiting list for spaces on the 12 week terms of classes – if you would like to join in then please get in touch.
Weekend Workshops
A workshop voucher makes a great gift, or a chance to try out a new skill for yourself. The one day beginners workshops are suitable for someone with no previous experience, and make a great introduction to silversmithing – with a fantastic finished piece to wear home! Please note if you are booking using a gift voucher you will need to contact me directly rather than book online.
*NEW*Colourful Garden Stems with Caroline Parrott
One day workshop 10am-4pm £70 (plus £15 materials)
Saturday 21st September
Create beautiful lightweight garden sculptures using hand printed and coloured aluminium. Spend the morning dyeing and printing your metal, then once the metal is sealed during the lunch break, use your creations to make your own unique garden stems. Learn to use a piercing saw to cut out your shapes and construct your own creation. All processes are fully guided step by step throughout the class. Aluminium is provided for a sculpture approx 15cm wide on a 1m tall weather-proof metal stem ready to be planted in your garden to enjoy!
Please bring an apron and wear old clothes as dyes can stain permanently. There is a £15 material fee payable to Caroline on the day of the workshop.
Simple Silver Rings
One day workshop 10am-2.30pm £45 (plus materials)
Saturday 12th October – Fully booked
Friday 15th November – Fully booked
Come and learn traditional silversmithing skills in this ideal beginners class. Will you make a set of delicate stackers or a single chunky band? Try personalising with a wide range of stamps, add texture with hammers or use formers to create waves and zig zags. This class introduces a number of basic skills including soldering, and step by step guidance means you go home wearing your own beautiful rings.
Materials costs are payable on the day of the class and vary depending on number and size of rings being made, but as a rough guide allow approx £10 for a single heavy band.
Book now 12th Oct… Book now 15th Nov..
Make a Cabochon Stone Set Ring
One day workshop 10am-6pm £80 (plus materials)
Saturday 2nd November – Fully Booked
Saturday 25th January
Learn how to set a stone and make a beautiful ring in a day. Step by step demos help you to make a ring and set a cabochon gem stone or sea glass in a simple rub-over setting. You will learn how to form and solder your ring shanks, construct a setting, and then how to set and finish your rings. A great introduction to stone setting and a way to introduce colour to your jewellery making. Suitable for beginners wanting to make a one-off piece of lovely jewellery, or someone looking add a new skill to their making.
Materials are extra due to the differing costs of stones etc. Both silver and a selection of stones and sea glass are available at the studio (as a rough estimation allow £10-£15 extra for materials). You are welcome to bring your own stone if you have one – we will be working with round or oval stones, just contact me if you have any questions.
Book now 2nd Nov… Book now 25th Jan…
Colourful Aluminium Jewellery with Caroline Parrott
One day workshop 10am-5pm £75 (plus £15 materials)
Sunday 3rd November – One space left
Create beautiful jewellery using hand printed and coloured aluminium. Spend the morning dyeing and printing, then once the metal is sealed during the lunch break, use your creations to make your own unique pieces of jewellery. Typically between 3 and 5 pieces can be made in a day but you’ll have plenty of extra dyed aluminium to take home with you and use for other craft or jewellery projects. Students tend to make bangles, pendants, and earrings both stud and hook. Some even create small works of art for box frames and cards so it’s up to you what you fancy doing – there are so many craft options!
Please bring an apron and wear old clothes as dyes can stain permanently. There is a £10 material fee payable to Caroline on the day of the workshop.
Make a Spinner Ring – great for beginners.
One day workshop 10am-5pm £75 (plus materials).
Saturday 9th November – Fully booked
Make a fantastic spinner ring in a day – ideal for complete beginners. In this super-popular class you will learn how to form a ring, solder, texture and polish, use chemical patina, and go home wearing your creation. Use hammers to texture or punches to personalise and add designs. There are so many options for different combinations of textures, spinning bands and finishes, each ring is unique – the only difficulty is making a decision what combination to make!
Materials costs vary on the day depending on the size and style of ring made, but as a rough guide allow approx £15
Enamelled Christmas Decorations
One day workshop 10am-3pm £55 (including materials)
Saturday 23rd November – Fully Booked
This class is suitable for complete beginners who would like to take home some special handmade decorations. It’s also a good taster introduction to enamelling.
This colourful and creative workshop uses vitreous (kiln) enamel techniques, allowing you to work with colour and pattern. Pre-cut copper blanks are provided for you to work on, meaning you can concentrate on perfecting your design-stamping, sifting your snow drifts and trimming your Christmas trees. We will be using a variety of processes for you to personalise and create your own beautiful decorations. The cost of the class includes all materials (including hanging ribbons). A great way to get into the festive spirit!
Make a Bangle
One day workshop 10am-2.30pm £45 (plus materials)
Saturday 14th September – Fully booked
Friday 6th December – Fully booked
Come and make your own bangle in this great beginners workshop. Experiment with hammers to create textures or use letter punches and decorative stamps to personalise your work. You will try out a range of basic skills including soldering, forming and polishing. You can use press formers to create wavy or geometric outlines. Choose to make a single bangle or link multiple bands together.
Materials costs vary depending on number and size of bangles being made, but as a rough guide allow approx £30 for a single chunky bangle.
Book now 14th Sept Book now 6th Dec
Textured Chain Bracelet & Toggle Clasp
One day workshop 10am-5pm £75 (plus materials)
Saturday 18th January
Learn how to make a beautiful chain link bracelet complete with handmade T-bar clasp. Step by step demos show you how to form and solder your links, how to use hammers to add texture and how to construct your toggle. A great introduction to traditional silversmithing techniques that is suitable for complete beginners wanting to make a one-off piece of lovely jewellery, or someone looking add new skills to their making.
Materials are payable on the day as costs can vary depending on the weight / size of the chain made, but as a rough guide allow approx £20 for silver.
Gift vouchers are available and can be customised for any occasion – contact me for more details.