Jewellery courses

COVID 19 UPDATE I am opening limited course dates for September to December, and each course will be for one student only, or if you are in a group "bubble" I can accept bookings for up to three people. As the situation is quite uncertain in terms of the long-term impact of Covid 19, and potential lockdowns, I will keep updating each student who has booked in as to the current situation. Course Overview This is a great beginners introduction to making silver jewellery and is open to anyone, whether...

Sarah Madsen is a BA Hons Degree Jewellery Designer from Central St Martins College, London. She will be teaching you to hand make your own two stacking rings in sterling silver. Using your choice of 2 mm or 2.5 mm sterling silver wire.This thickness will give the rings some substance to the ring band and also a realistic heads up to working in metal. This is a beginners course offering a friendly, informal introduction into the craft of jewellery. In this 3 hour class, you will learn to saw, form,...

SKILL LEVEL: Beginners / Some experience. During this relaxed and informal day you will learn new skills to make your very own set of fabulous sterling silver stacking rings. The course covers a range of silversmithing techniques and is a fantastic introduction to working with silver. Making at least three rings, you will be experimenting with surface finishes and setting a semi-precious gemstone. Techniques covered: - How to saw and file silver - How to solder - How to set simple stones - How to shape and size your rings...

Enjoy a day of personal 1-2-1 tuition in a working jewellers’ workshop on a project of your choice. Work with a jeweller who has 20 years of practical experience and is qualified teacher to learn new techniques or enhance your existing skills. The workshop is fully equipped with all the professional equipment you will need for your days’ activities. The day is designed specifically around you, so the content will vary from person to person and it can be as relaxing or challenging as you want it to be. The...

Arrive at the Woodland Studio at 10.30am, we will have tea/coffee and biscuits and talk through the day. We will go over tools and processes used, discuss designs, patterns and finishes. Then we will saw a section of the jeweller’s wax for each person to start their own carving. We will have a hot drink and biscuit break at about 11.30. We will then continue to work on our carvings, it’s all about thinking how you want the finished ring to look. I will be on hand to guide, mentor...

Learn how to make a decorative silver ring. Suitable for complete beginners and those with a little experience. You will learn how to make a decorative sterling silver ring, which you'll be able to wear on your way home! You will learn how to measure, shape, solder, apply texture and finish a ring. You may make a unique design if you wish to. The class will be run by Martin Drury MA(RCA). Lincoln School of Jewellery is the product of it's owner - Martin Drury. Martin has a desire to...

At Creative Escapes we offer luxury holidays in Spain with a difference, it's a taster week! Karen and Kathryn invite you to join us on a fully tutored craft activity holiday from our beautiful Cortijo. Our week’s itinerary is planned to encourage you to try many different activities and inspire your creativity. Saturday: - Pick up from Almeria airport or transfer from Murcia Airport (we can arrange this for you, just ask!). - Upon arrival at the Cortijo we will have welcome drinks and canapés. Over a leisurely lunch, we'll...

On this one day workshop we will be exploring our design and creativity skills and then make a beautiful cabochon set pendant using bezel or bearer wire. We will also look at more forms of adding depth and interest with granulation and applique work techniques. A variety of round and oval cabochons will be available for purchase along with silver if you should need it, however copper is provided for experiments and an alternative to silver. (Average price of silver required £20 - £25.)

Two days filled with lots of 'how to' many processes and steps in basic jewellery making. We cover the use of a range of silversmithing tools, techniques like sawing, filing, polishing, soldering and stamping. On day one we cover the processes and tools and on day two we make a piece of jewellery using the techniques we have learnt. It could be a bangle, a ring, earrings, pendant or even cufflinks. This course is for beginners who would like to try out silversmithing. After this course you will know how...

This is a course suitable for those who would like to continue and explore silver jewellery making at home. I advise that prospective students should have attended at least one class with a tutor in a workshop environment a basic familiarity with tools is an advantage. Knowledge and experience of processes like piercing and soldering, is necessary. The course is delivered using an online video platform and more details will be given when registered. I like to offer one free class (an hour) where we can meet and discuss your...