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Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

heart pendant

Hammering at the bench

Happy jewellery makers

The Studio

bangle with rounded ends

Bangles with heart charm

Twisted stacking rings

Cuttlefish cast heart

leaves and heart pendants

Snake rings!

Happy students with their certificates!

Sea glass on bangles

Knotted wire ring

Sea glass pendants and rings

Silver clay impression

Ammonite pendant in Silver Clay

Bangles and Pendants

Students getting into the zone.

At the bench.

She made my design!

Attention to detail.

Pickle pot getting some use today.

I made this myself!

Careful! We don't want it to melt!

Working together.

2022 classes at Salt Way Silver

Rings

Bangles with captured rings

Snake ring and bangle

Spinner ring with twist

Description

One day silver jewellery making course for beginners. As popular as ever – even without the boat! Groups or individuals enjoy a stimulating day of jewellery-making in our new comfortable Home Studio and some very nice cake!. The focus is on a really relaxed day out with complementary refreshments offered. We start with some basic copper wire work to get you settled in. Skills are developed throughout the day and later you will walk away with silver jewellery that you have made yourself! Simple plain rings and open bangles, drop earrings and pendants are a popular choice for your final making activity of the day. All materials are included although extra metal is available at cost. Alternative dates, times and themes easily arranged. Check out previous reviews to see how people enjoyed the day, and see our new half day and evening classes at Salt Way Silver, for those with more experience. Please contact me with any questions - I'll do my best to answer them. Jonathan.

What's included in the price?

All materials and instruction. Light refreshment offered. Safety equipment and aprons are available. Hand washing and sanitising stations available throughout the day.

Duration

5½ hours (9:30am to 3:30pm)

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Salt Way Silver

with Craft Courses since 2017

Message the tutor

Hi. My name is Jonathan Kettle. I love to teach people how to make their own jewellery! I run evening classes, children's jewellery parties and one day silver jewellery making courses for beginners - the cake and nice coffee are important, but your main achievement will be leaving at the end of the day with your own handmade silver jewellery piece. Some course dates are listed on this site but please contact me if you can't see a suitable one. Welcome!

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Limited mobility
Learning difficulties (SEN)
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
UK Holiday
Easter
Hen dos
Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
Father's Day
Corporate days out & team building
Christmas
Mother's Day
School holiday workshops & activities
Parking provided
Pet lovers
Suitable for beginners

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Venue

15 Barns Croft Way, , Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0BA

Reviews

All maker's reviews

6 Mar 23'

Bee Strachan reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"I really enjoyed the jewellery making course with Saltway Silver. I was a complete beginner but was still able to leave with several pieces of jewellery made from copper and silver. The workshop was well equipped and caters for beginners like me and more experienced jewellery makers. It was a busy day but we still managed to break for tea /coffee and homemade cake. I was amazed how much I learned and produced. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

" It was a great day Bee, and you did very well with your jewellery making - it can be quite challenging - but you persevered. Well done! Thank you for choosing Salt Way Silver, and you are always welcome back. Jonathan"

1 Mar 23'

Carole H reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"What a superb day... friendly atmosphere and quality tuition in a well-equipped workshop. The course was well structured, with skills developed to produce a choice of silver jewellery. A big thank you to Jonathan... I'm wear my bangles with pride!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Carole and well done with your silver bangle making. I'm glad that you enjoyed the day too. You are always welcome back to use your new jewellery making skills! Jonathan"

9 Feb 23'

Diane Tierney reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

" My daughter and I had a fab day with Salt Way Silver Droitwich. Many thanks to Jonathan for teaching us new skills and 🍰☕️. We loved every minute of it and can't wait to have another day of fun. No previous experience needed, I had never used a vice , drill or done any soldering before. Just go and have fun with copper and silver. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Diane and Lucy. Well done with your new skills. You are always welcome back - I'm glad that you enjoyed your day at Salt Way Silver. Jonathan"

6 Feb 23'

Paula reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"Well what can I say. This was a fantastic day. Jonathan was a great host. Very professional, friendly and full of giggles. His studio is awesome. If you want a great gift for someone or have ever fancied trying making jewellery yourself. Go on this course. You will not regret it. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Paula and Sue. Your very kind words mean a lot and I am so very pleased that you both enjoyed your day at Salt Way Silver - and we did have a giggle or two! Well done with your silver jewellery making and good luck with your future crafting plans. Jonathan"

15 Jan 23'

Meryl Pickering reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"Wow! Had a wonderful day at Salt Way Silver learning some new skills in a supportive, friendly environment with a fabulous teacher, Jonathan Kettle. I can’t rate the course highly enough! I would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn the art of silver jewellery making. I was very pleased with what I made to take home and look forward to coming back another time to practise what I’ve learned and to learn more. Thank you Jonathan! "

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Meryl. I'm now feeling fabulous! It was a great day and you all did really well with your new jewellery making skills. You are always welcome back at Salt Way Silver. Jonathan"

19 Dec 22'

Hayley Hughes reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"I had the most wonderful day with Jonathan at the beginners Jewellery making course. He was such a kind, patient and attentive teacher. I felt like I learnt so many skills and was even treated to delicious mice pies. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course to anyone and will absolutely be back again"

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Dear Hayley. It was a great day and I'm very glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your very kind words and good luck using your new jewellery making skills. You are always welcome back : ) Jonathan"

12 Dec 22'

Sam and Meg F reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"Achieved a lot in a short time. Learnt lots of techniques, well demonstrated by Jonathan at first, then he guided students -practising first in copper and then applied these new skills to produce a final piece in silver. Workshop is petite but perfect - good range of tools and equipment. Lots of pieces around for inspiration. The cake is certainly yummy! Very accommodating tutor."

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Sam and Meg - at least one very aspiring jewellery maker here. It was a pleasure to help you both with your silver jewellery making. Good luck with your future jewellery making plans! Jonathan"

7 Dec 22'

Simon Grove reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"My wife booked this course as a 13th birthday present for our daughter, we had no idea what to expect but what a revelation it was. Jonathan has the patience of a saint and his explanations of techniques, tools to use and materials is thorough but easy to follow as novices to jewellery making. After practising on several copper pieces, we were let loose on the silver, our daughter had a design for a ring she wanted, drew the idea down and although some elements were small and fiddly, Jonathan helped her to get it marked out, cut and solder the different elements of the ring she'd designed and it turned out just as she wanted it............AMAZING !!!! Really can't recommend Salt Way Silver highly enough, we plan to return ourselves at some point. Thank you Jonathan for a wonderful experience :)"

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Simon. My main aim is for you to have a good day out - and also to learn how to make your own Silver Jewellery as a bonus! You all did really well and your daughter's design worked a treat. Well done to all of you and thank you for choosing Salt Way Silver. Jonathan"

3 Dec 22'

R.Howat reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"My daughter and I had a fantastic day learning silversmithing with Jonathan -would highly recommend this course."

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Rachel. It was a great day. I'm really pleased that you both enjoyed the day and thank you for the recommendation. Jonathan"

1 Dec 22'

Rachel reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"Absolutely brilliant course! I can't believe how much we learned in just one day - so much that I've now been bought some materials/equipment as a birthday present and I'm going to start making my own silver jewellery. It was a fantastic activity for me and my Mum to do together, we both had so much fun and are still wearing the rings we made every day since. I cannot recommend this course enough, incredible fun and value for money. Thank you Jonathan!!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Rachel. Good luck with your new jewellery making skills - it's a great hobby! I'm thrilled that you are inspired. Start nice and slow, develop your skills steadily and then build on them. Then it's jewellery gifts for friends and family. Well done! Jonathan"

27 Nov 22'

Amanda Mountford reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"I did this course today and cannot recommend it highly enough. Jonathan has been helpful and professional from the minute I booked. I spent a lovely day in his studio. I've been making wire- work jewellery for a long time but learned so much, including soldering, cutting, filing, shaping and much more, coming away with some very special jewellery. I was delighted with the pieces I made and had a wonderful day learning and making. Thank you Jonathan- I highly recommend this course."

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Amanda! Sounds like you really did have a good day making silver jewellery at Salt Way Silver! Your skills certainly developed throughout the day, along with your confidence - despite your early doubts. It was a pleasure to help you develop your new skills and to help you make your chosen design. Best wishes for the future and I hope the jewellery you made brings comfort. Jonathan"

24 Nov 22'

Fiona reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"A great day with Jonathan beginning with the copper wire to gain confidence and then moving onto our main pieces of silver work. There was also the option to pay extra for a more substantial piece of jewellery. Within the course price the was the option of stacking rings, a bangle, pendant or earrings. My group were all very happy with our final pieces. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Fiona. Lovely to meet you both. Well done with your silver jewellery making and thank you for your very kind words. Jonathan"

20 Nov 22'

Brydon Williams reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"Totally absorbing day. Felt like I’d had lots of great hands on experience throughout the day and ended up with a piece of jewellery that exceeded expectations of my own novice ability. Jonathan taught with gentle encouragement and managed to ‘juggle plates’ to keep Us on track with our pieces. Definitely recommend this course. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Brydon - the best way to learn is to do it - hands on! I am very happy that you enjoyed the day and that you are pleased with your hand made silver jewellery. Well done! (and thanks for the Welsh cakes!) Jonathan"

14 Nov 22'

Rachel reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"Had a great time doing this course. Jonathan was great at showing us how to practice some techniques using copper, then make our chosen piece in silver. There's a max. of 4 on the course so it's not too busy. Thoroughly enjoyed it and now want to have a try at home! "

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Rachel. Having a good time is the main aim and I'm very pleased that you want to continue with you jewellery making! Jonathan"

14 Nov 22'

Michelle reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"We had a really lovely day learning new skills and being creative. Jonathan was really helpful and accommodated the ideas we had for making, resulting in three beautiful pieces to bring home. An enjoyable birthday treat for my friend. Thank you 😊"

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Michelle - I'm really pleased that you had a really lovely day and are enjoying your jewellery. Thank you for your kind words and well done - both of you! Jonathan"

11 Nov 22'

Chris Franklin reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

"The one day course was thoroughly enjoyable , informative, very practical with good skill and confidence building. During the day there was time to construct three pieces of jewellery, Jonathan was a first class tutor who also supplied tea and cake."

Salt Way Silver responded:

" Thank you Chris. I enjoyed the day day too. Well done with your new silver jewellery making skills and I hope the jewellery is well received. Jonathan"

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Reviews

Bee Strachan reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Carole H reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Diane Tierney reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Paula reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Meryl Pickering reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Hayley Hughes reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Sam and Meg F reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Simon Grove reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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R.Howat reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Rachel reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Amanda Mountford reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Fiona reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Brydon Williams reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Rachel reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Michelle reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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Chris Franklin reviewed: Silver jewellery making course - one day for beginners. Salt Way Silver

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