Joanne Tinley Jewellery

By the end of this workshop you will have made two beautiful pairs of earrings or two lovely pendants - or one of each, the choice is yours! We will be using the rolling mill to easily emboss simple shapes of silver with beautiful patterns, allowing you to learn the basics of using this fantastic piece of equipment. This workshop is suitable for beginners to jewellery making as it teaches many of the basic skills needed for more advanced skills, however those with previous experience will also find their skills...

Ever since I made my first piece of jewellery using Keum Boo I have been fascinated by the possibilities of this technique, and by the fact that such a rich gold colour can be added to silver without breaking the bank! Keum Boo literally translates as "attached gold" and permanently bonds 24k gold to silver. The workshop will teach you to produce two or three pieces of jewellery of your own using this beautiful technique, or one more complex piece if you have previous experience of soldering. Topics covered include:...

Joanne offers jewellery making tuition on both a one-to-one basis in her Hampshire studio. The topics below are a guide to what can be covered depending on what you would like to learn, what type of jewellery you would like to make and your previous experience. The great thing about private tuition is that it is tailored to you! Sawing and piercing metal sheet Chain making Stone setting Ring and bangle making Recycling old silver and gold jewellery into new designs Keum Boo (the Korean art of adding 24k gold...

Make yourself a beautiful pendant in this fun workshop, timed perfectly to fit between the school runs. Learn how to set lovely softly-coloured nuggets of sea glass or beautiful sea washed ceramic pieces in smooth sterling silver to create a beautiful pendant in this fun workshop. This workshop is suitable for beginners to jewellery making as it teaches many of the basic skills needed for more advanced skills, however those with previous experience will also find their skills tested and improved by the end of the session. Only 8 places...

Learn how to cut, shape and texture sterling silver sheet and wire to make three or four (or maybe more!) pairs of stunning stud and drop earrings - perfect for yourself or for presents! The record for the number of earrings made in a workshop is 14 pairs - what will you make? This workshop is suitable for beginners to jewellery making as it teaches many of the basic skills needed for more advanced skills, however those with previous experience will also find their skills tested and improved by the...

Spinner rings and bangles are delightful pieces of jewellery to make and to wear - come along and make your own! The edges of the base are flared to capture the narrower satellite rings or bangle that spin freely. The silver can be textured with a variety of hammers and decorative punches, the edges of the main ring or bangle filed into waves or left straight and the silver can be given an antiqued finish or left bright and polished - so many variations that everyone in the class makes...

Learn all the traditional silversmithing techniques you need to create a beautiful pendant with a bezel set cabochon stone! This workshop is suitable for beginners to jewellery making as it teaches many of the basic skills needed for more advanced skills, however those with previous experience will also find their skills tested and improved by the end of the session. The most of the photos shown here are examples of pendants made at previous stone setting workshops. Only 8 places are available to ensure that everyone gets the help and...

Start by learning how to make a simple silver band and then spice things up by learning how to set your choice of semi-precious stone on the top! With a range of both stones and textures for the silver to choose from, everyone will leave with a beautiful and unique piece of jewellery. The class is perfect for beginners to jewellery making as it teaches many of the basic skills needed for more advanced skills, and is a great introduction to stone setting. However those with previous experience will also...

Joanne offers jewellery making tuition on both a one-to-two basis in her Hampshire studio - share a fun day out with a friend or loved one and make beautiful jewellery at the same time! The topics below are a guide to what can be covered depending on what you would like to learn, what type of jewellery you would like to make and your previous experience. The great thing about private tuition is that it is tailored to you! Sawing and piercing metal sheet Chain making Stone setting Ring and...

The Russian Wedding ring starts out as three simple silver rings - but the secret is how they are linked together to create an interlocking design that twists around your finger! The Russian Wedding Ring workshop teaches you all the traditional silversmithing techniques you need to create your own stunning and perfectly fitting sterling silver ring. This workshop is suitable for beginners to jewellery making as it teaches many of the basic skills needed for more advanced skills, however those with previous experience will also find their skills tested and...

The Sea Waves ring starts out as three simple silver rings - but that is where the fun starts as each ring is then shaped so that when stacked together they create a wider ring with curves and waves and spaces between the silver! The rings can be textured with a variety of hammers, the silver can be given an antiqued finish or left bright and polished and of course each ring will be shaped differently - so many variations that everyone in the class can make their own unique...

Learn all the traditional silversmithing and forging techniques you need to create a stunning classic sterling silver bangle with a beautiful hammered finish. This workshop is perfect for beginners to jewellery making as it teaches many of the basic skills needed for more advanced skills, however those with previous experience will also find their skills tested and improved by the end of the session. Only 8 places are available to ensure that everyone gets the help and attention they need. Joanne Tinley is a jewellery designer and qualified teacher offering...

Learn all the traditional silversmithing and forging techniques you need to create a pair of beautiful stunning sterling silver bangles - with a twist! This workshop is perfect for beginners to jewellery making as it teaches many of the basic skills needed for more advanced skills, however those with previous experience will also find their skills tested and improved by the end of the session, especially in the forging needed to create the beautiful twists in the bangles. Only 8 places are available to ensure that everyone gets the help...