Salt Way Silver reviews

Kathie Godfrey reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a marvellous day! I felt nervous at first as my hands not good, but Jonathan was very patient and reassuring. Lovely boat and a really peaceful setting."

Melanie Smith reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Absolutely beautiful venue and an excellent course, building confidence and independence with lots of support (and I need plenty!) Totally recommend this course - a fabulous day with a great and patient teacher!"

Alison Knight reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A fabulous day - wonderful surroundings on the canal, set off by glorious weather, followed by great company. Excellent tuition and some lovely pieces of jewellery made by myself at the end of the day - A perfect Sunday!"

Liz Jubb reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Had a fantastic day and ended up with some lovely jewellery, with the satisfaction of having made it myself. Great fun."

Ann Stelling reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A really excellent workshop with clear and helpful instruction which built confidence and enabled me to make three items, a key ring, rings and a silver bangle which all turned out successfully. The venue was a tranquil canal boat with swans sailing by - and the cake was to die for. I would heartily recommend this workshop, and indeed will pass on information to my friends."

Kristin Copeland Ramold reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"We had a wonderful, relaxing day on the boat. We learned a lot too. I would highly recommend the class!"

Jason Lock reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Jonathan provided us with a friendly and supportive place to learn the basics of jewellery making. Thank you for a great day."

Ruth Moulton reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Jason and I had a lovely day making rings with Jonathan. He was very friendly, helpful, and his boat was brilliant. Would highly recommend."

Georgina Watson reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Fabulous, very patient teacher, lovely results and we even got cake!"

Della Pascoe reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a fabulous day! Thank you for a fabulous workshop. I love my bangle."

Debbie Weaver reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A lovely way to spend the day. Great tuition, great company, great location and came away with a beautiful bangle."

Elaine Ascough reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Lovely day, learnt such a lot and really enjoyed it. No hesitation in doing it again. And I've got a lovely pair of earrings - so proud!"

Angela Mayo reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A lovely way to spend a day. We adapted what we wanted to make, learning all the time with great advice and instruction."

Rachael Bratton reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a lovely creative way to spend a sunny day. Really enjoyed making beautiful jewellery to remember a friend's retirement. Would definitely recommend."

Sam Duerden reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"I had such a relaxing and therapeutic day making stacking rings with Jonathan today. The results have happily surpassed my expectations. We have had a super day : )"

Helen Anderson reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Booked as a gift for a very special friend's retirement. We had a magnificent day making some wonderful pieces. Jonathan is so patient and ensured we all had a fantastic day, and we went home with rings to be proud of. Excellent cake too!! Great memories made."

Curt reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"I booked this for myself and my new fiancée. When we arrived we didn't quite know what to expect but once we saw the boat and met Jonathan we knew it was going to be a good day. His knowledge and patience really gave us confidence in what we were doing. The setting was stunning, the workshop was properly kitted out and we even had tea and homemade cake as an early afternoon treat. It was a really nice day out and would definitely recommend this everyone."

chris stuart reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"I had a thoroughly unique and enjoyable day in a beautiful setting aboard the narrow boat. Jonathan was an excellent teacher and I will definitely be going back with my daughter. There were 2 other ladies on the course and we were all proud of the lovely bangles we made."

Gail Day reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Brilliant Day! I’ve been here today with a friend. There was one other lady on the course meaning we had lots of personal time with the very capable teacher Jonathan. There’s a maximum of four people anyway We all made a key ring out of copper wire to allow us to practice with the tools, we then made a ring each to practice ‘welding’ (the correct term has escaped me!) We then all made an amazing silver bangle. I will wear mine with pride and will highly recommend any course here. As the name would suggest, this is done on a boat, a narrow boat to be precise. There was a small amount of movement as other boats passed but not enough to make anyone miss their footing or feel ill. There is a walk from the car park to the boat which is well sign posted but is slightly uneven under foot in places which would perhaps rule out the opportunity for people with mobility issues. Whilst we were there, there was also a Lancaster Bomber fly past!"

Angela Regan reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A thoroughly enjoyable day aboard the Silver Jewellery Boat. Jonathan is a patient teacher and helped us produce lovely silver bangles. This was my first visit but definitely not my last, next time I hope to make a pair of earrings. Excellent cake too !!"

Carol reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Although not local to where I live, I have to let you know about a rather unique one day silver jewellery course I did last Friday. The workshop was on board a narrow boat moored up on the Droitwich Junction Canal. Jonathan who runs the courses teaches you some basic techniques initially using copper, before giving you the freedom to create your own piece of silver jewellery. Having made my test pieces in copper I came back very happy with a pair of earrings created from silver wire. With wild flowers on the canal banks, the local wildlife visiting, a few walkers passing by on the tow path and breaks for coffee and cake what better way to spend a day. I was lucky enough to have been given this treat combined with a weekend stay in the Cotswolds as a birthday present. So if you are stuck for ideas of what to get someone, I can thoroughly recommend this course."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"I'm very glad that you enjoyed your day - a long way from home! Thank you for the kind words Jonathan"

Rachael reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"We wanted to try something different and create something unique and this activity delivered on every level. Jonathan is a very welcoming and generous host. He is a great teacher and is very patient (he needed to be). After practicing a few skills on copper wire, we broke for tea and cake and discussed our silver project. With guidance from Jonathan, so that we didn’t try to create an item well beyond our capabilities, we all chose a ring. The hours flew by. Jonathan made sure that we had a fun time and made something we could be proud of. Thank you - Rachael, Helks and Helen."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you to the "Bakewell Tarts". Lovely to meet you all and well done! Jonathan"

Elaine Rowlands reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"An excellent day making bangles on Jonathan’s boat. It was blowing a gale when we arrived but we were soon warm and toasty with a hot drink and practising techniques on copper wire. Another cup of tea and a slice of Jonathan's home made Victoria sandwich cake later, and we were discussing designs for our bangles. Many of the courses we looked at were prescriptive about what you could make - not Jonathan, we were able to come up with our own design and then supported to make it. It was a fabulous day and I can’t wait to try one of the other courses on offer."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Elaine (and Sally). I love your bangle design! Jonathan"

Lynn Ellison reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"An absolutely amazing course, made even more special by the magical setting of being on board a narrowboat in a beautiful place. This is perfect for beginners; but I also feel that if I did it again it would be just as good as I now know the basic techniques and could work on a range of other designs. The group (maximum of four people, each with their own workstation) are taken through making an initial piece with copper. This will enable practice in the techniques of making jump rings, cutting wire and sheet metal, bending wire, filing, threading beads, closing jump rings, stamping, drilling and polishing. From there you have the basic techniques to choose from a range of items to make. Any extra techniques such as soldering are then taught as you go. It was lovely to see how four individuals can all be given the same starting point and the same tools, yet their own creativity produces such very different pieces. Things to know on a practical level: Parking is plentiful and good instructions are supplied. You will walk for a while over grass through a garden to reach the boat, so take good shoes and a coat. Tea and coffee is in plentiful supply and comes with a piece of cake about halfway through the morning. Take a packed lunch. Hygiene is great, there is a fully equipped kitchen right by the workstations and a fully equipped proper bathroom down the corridor. No knowledge is required, all materials are supplied. You will come away very happy, with a copper beaded keyring for your first piece and a beautiful piece of silver jewellery that you made yourself, whether a bracelet, pair of earrings, pendant or ring."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Lynn for your very comprehensive and kind review. Jonathan"

Steph and Helen Mobbs reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What an adventure we have had. Excellent clear instructions for us first time jewellery workers. We have thoroughly enjoyed the whole day, from designing, making and stretching our creativity. We are reluctantly leaving the boat feeling very proud of our creations - many thanks. A fabulous day out thank you! Helen and Stephanie"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Helen - what a giggle we had too! A great day and lovely to meet you and Steph. Jonathan"