Salt Way Silver reviews

28 Jul 23'

Claire Havard reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"We had a lovely day making jewellery. The instructions were very clear and Jonathan was very patient. We are very proud of our creations and would definitely recommend. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you for choosing Salt Way Silver. It was a pleasure to help you and your mum with your silver jewellery. The stacking rings and earrings that you made are really impressive. Well done! Jonathan!"

28 Jul 23'

Annie reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"What a great day! It was relaxed and friendly and Jonathan had the course pitched at just the right level for beginners making it really easy to understand what we were trying to achieve. We built up skills during the morning that allowed us to make our own silver jewellery in the afternoon. I thoroughly enjoyed learning a new skill and think we were all proud of what we had achieved in a day - very wearable, individual jewellery. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you for your very kind words Annie (and Sally!). It was a good day and great to see your confidence grow, and your designs become reality. Well done, and thank you for choosing Salt Way Silver. Jonathan"

26 Jul 23'

Sally Dixey reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Thoroughly enjoyable day with Jonathan learning new skills with copper then transferring to silver to produce some lovely jewellery to take home. He was so patient with the 4 of us doing the course today and so helpful to ensure we got the most out of our day with him. The Yorkshire tea and homemade cake was a bonus! Thank you so much! "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Sally. It was a good day and you both did well with your silver jewellery making. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the day and that you could use it as part of your holiday plans! Jonathan"

17 Jul 23'

Chris R reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Great course for learning the basics of Silversmithing. Jonathan teaches in a relaxed informal manner and the day zips by with an amazing amount of items produced. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a fun and engaging day."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thanks Chris. I'm so very glad that you enjoyed the day and the jewellery that you made. It was a pleasure to meet you. Well done! Jonathan"

16 Jul 23'

Aly reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Highly recommended this course, a great day, Jonathan is so patient, informative and encouraging to everyone. You will come away with some fantastic jewellery that you make. I will be back to do more courses."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Hi Aly. Thank you for this very kind review - it was a great day for me too and you did very well, developing and producing your design. You are always welcome back at Salt Way Silver to make more lovely silver jewellery! Thanks again for choosing Salt Way Silver. Jonathan"

29 May 23'

Sylvie Verinder reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Jonathan was a brilliant teacher and very personable. Basic skills in the morning followed by making a piece of silver jewellery in the afternoon. He spread his attention between the three of us really well. Lovely tea and cake and a pretty garden to relax in for lunch. Just what I needed to switch off from a stressful week. Hope you enjoyed your birthday evening Jonathan! Would love to go back for a bespoke 3-4 hour session. Thanks :) "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Hi Sylvie, Thank you for your kind review - I thoroughly enjoyed teaching you. Looking forward to your return session! Thanks Jonathan."

26 May 23'

Lin Boroughs reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Absolutely brilliant, we had a practice making links for a chain with beads then in the afternoon, we could chose to make something in silver. I made some lovely earrings. I will definitely be doing it again. 👍"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Hi Lin (and Heather!) Thank you so much for your very kind words. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed helping you both with your silver jewellery making. Your earrings photo is going on "The Wall". It really was a pleasure to see you developing your confidence and skills. You are always welcome back. Thank you for choosing Salt Way Silver Jonathan"

5 May 23'

Kate reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Very enjoyable day learning new skills and making something! Jonathan was very welcoming and a great teacher. Thoroughly recommend this for a days activity, something different to do and come away with a few lovely items!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Hi Kate, Thank you for your very kind words. I hope you are enjoying your silver jewellery and thinking about using more of your new jewellery making skills. Well done! Jonathan"

15 Apr 23'

Jackie and Lauren reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"We had a wonderful time in Jonathon's studio. We thoroughly enjoyed the process of making jewellery and felt well supported. We love all the pieces we came home with! We will definitely recommend salt way silver. Thank you!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Jackie and Lauren, for choosing Salt Way Silver, and your very kind words. It was a pleasure to help you with your silver jewellery making and I'm very pleased that you are enjoying your jewellery. Jonathan"

26 Mar 23'

Carole reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"What an amazing day! My friends and I spent the morning learning lots of skills and practising using copper. Jonathan has a great pace of delivery and a perfect teaching style. He’s patient, attentive to requests and supportive. 👌 We all made a beautiful silver pieces of jewellery in the afternoon and came away happy, chilled and thrilled with our makes. The coffee and cake was great too! Thoroughly recommend this experience."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Carole and Friends. I'm so pleased that you all enjoyed the day - it was a great way to celebrate your event. Thank you for choosing Salt Way Silver! Jonathan"

6 Mar 23'

Bee Strachan reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

" 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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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 class for beginners

"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"