Beginner

Intensive

Sand Cast Jewellery: 2 Day Course for All Skill Levels

£250
excl materials
Course type Intensive
Nerissa Parker Jewellery Designer
Nerissa Parker, Class tutor
Course Starting Dates

Sat 5 Jul 2025, 10.00am - 3.30pm

Course Starts
Sat 5 Jul 2025
10.00am – 3.30pm
Course Notes
2 day course (Check availability for all dates)
Packed lunches are recommended, teas and coffees are provided at the workshop throughout the day.
Course Overview

Sand Cast Jewellery: 2 Day Course for All Skill Levels

Learn to sand cast rings, set gemstones and create custom jewellery pieces. Work with recycled or new silver. Perfect for all skill levels.

Class size: Limited to 4 spaces

Discover the ancient art of sand casting and get creative in our Sand Cast Jewellery: 2 Day Course, perfect for beginners and experienced jewellers alike! This hands-on workshop invites you to transform raw materials into one-of-a-kind pieces. You’ll learn how to sand cast using a variety of items to make your mould and you’ll even set cubic zirconia stones directly into your castings. Items can include naturally found objects such as shells, acorns, small pinecones and other interesting organic elements.

Over the weekend, you’ll master essential techniques while working with both recycled silver offcuts and new casting grain, allowing you to create sustainable individual pieces. With expert instruction, you’ll gain confidence in every step – from mould preparation to pouring molten metal – resulting in unique jewellery that’s all your own. Our instructors will guide you through the entire sand casting process, ensuring you leave with finished pieces you’re proud of.

Course Schedule

Day 1: Introduction and Hands-On Casting

  • Materials overview, and mould making techniques
  • Preparing for casting, pouring molten metal, and cooling process

Day 2: Finishing and Stone Setting

  • Finishing techniques.
  • Setting cubic zirconia.

Who Should Attend?

Student Ability Level

This course is ideal for anyone interested in learning jewellery making or metal casting, whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, all skill levels are welcome.

Who should attend this sand casting course?

  • Beginners: New to jewellery  making? This course offers a friendly introduction to sand casting techniques.
  • Hobbyists: If you love crafting, this workshop is a great way to explore new methods and unleash your creativity.
  • Intermediate Makers: Enhance your skills and learn advanced sand casting techniques to refine your craft.
  • Artisans and Designers: Perfect for professionals wanting to incorporate sand casting into their jewellery  designs.
  • Sustainability Enthusiasts: Ideal for those interested in working with recycled materials in jewellery  making.

Student Age Guidelines

All students attending classes or workshops at Kingham Jewellery School must be 18 or over unless otherwise stated in the course information.

Course Materials

We have 2 ticket options for this course, check availability for pricing.

Ticket option 1: Excluding Materials – This ticket is suitable for those who would like to recycle silver offcuts.

Ticket option 2: Including Materials – Includes £40 of silver grain and cubic zirconia which is enough material to complete a number of pieces.

Materials cost

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.

Workshop Safety

As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;

  • Please listen to directions from your tutor to ensure you know how to use all the equipment safely and correctly.
  • Do not operate equipment you do not know how to use.
  • Covered footwear is required and absolutely no high heels.
  • Tie back long hair when using motorised equipment.
  • Please respect others and don’t interrupt students who are soldering, using the drill or any other equipment that could create a safety concern if the operator is distracted.
  • Remember to take all your belongings with you when you leave.
  • Please leave all unnecessary personal items at home.

You will need to bring

  • Your own apron, to protect your clothes.
  • Packed lunches are recommended if your class runs for a full day.

Please do not attend the workshop if

  • You feel unwell.

A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.

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