Course Overview
A fun, hands-on 2-day beginner silver and surface texture course covering etching, rolling, hammering, and jewellery making. Go home with a handmade bracelet and pendant.
Class size: Limited to 6 spaces
Our Beginner Jewellery Course – 2 Day Surface Texture is a hands-on silver jewellery course designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of creating surface textures on silver. We explore a variety of techniques such as etching, rolling and hammering. All tools are provided, and no prior experience is needed – just your creativity and curiosity.
On completion of this course you should have a solid foundation in jewellery making techniques and learn how to use all the necessary tools to enable you to create beautiful jewellery pieces from home. Plus, you’ll leave the course with two professionally finished pieces.
If you’re looking for a more in-depth beginner course you may be interested in our weekly term-time Beginner Silver Jewellery Course.
This course is suitable for silversmith beginners interested in learning traditional silver jewellery techniques. No previous experience making silver jewellery is necessary to enrol on this course.
The minimum age for students attending group bookings is school year 11, 15-16 years of age provided they are accompanied by fee paying adults. We do not offer group bookings for under 18’s unless at least 1 fee paying responsible adult attends the class.
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 £30-£55. Costs of materials for a full term using silver are usually around £50-£80. To minimise costs silver can sometimes be substituted for copper. Copper is currently around 1/10 the cost of silver.
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.
