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Thu 24 Apr 2025, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Mon 28 Apr 2025, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Mon 12 May 2025, 1.00pm - 3.30pm
This beginner silver jewellery making course offers a good foundation in working with silver, introducing students to basic metal working techniques with a gentle learning curve. Our aim is to ensure students feel safe and confident in the workshop and have a good understanding of how to safely use the various pieces of equipment. We do this through a series of projects that change through the year.
Autumn term starts in September & finishes in December.
Winter term starts in January & finishes in April.
Spring term starts in April & finishes in July.
Summer School usually runs from late July into August.
On completion of the course students will have a good grasp of basic jewellery making techniques and can be confident enough to set up at home. Students intending to further their learning can enrol on to following term beginner course where they will be able to build on there acquired skills through a series of new projects.
This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience making jewellery is necessary to enrol on this course.
Sundries such as solder and saw blades are included in the course fees. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.
Cost of course materials can vary based on amount required and fluctuations in market prices.
As a general guide, materials for a single day silver course with semi-precious gemstones are usually between £20-£45. Costs of materials for a full term using silver are usually around £40-£70.
As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;
A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.
