Silversmithing Jewellery One Day Tailored Workshop at Brightsmiths: One to One tuition
Description
Make a Sterling Silver Ring or Earrings, Pendant or Cufflinks in A Day at our dedicated Metalwork shop set in Beautiful Rural Suffolk … ( you May also select a half day workshop or to save with Friends. ..see * at bottom of this section ) This Special One Day course is a Great Introduction to making Sterling Silver Jewellery It is a very flexible course too . If you just want an Enjoyable Creative Day this is for you ...if you wish for a more in-depth experience , perhaps this is the beginning or intermediate stage of a new hobby or business , then bring your notebook as we can do that too! .. Your making day will be tailored to you If, for instance, you have already made a few things and wish to learn a new technique or particular tool skills. (In this last case you are welcome to bring you own tools if you wish) * Your Qualified Tutor will demonstrate each step as you go along & answer any questions. We begin the day with a Cuppa to settle in and a brief Safety chat then you can design your piece with your tutor. (Most people design on the day but if you already have a design idea .. Great! Please check our FAQs) Next you will learn a technique relevant to your design, this is often adding textures to metal using metal punches & hammers in various ways practicing first on copper, this is also a good way to loosen up a get comfortable with metalworking. Or learn another skill as required. Then how to:…. ….Measure & Mark out your blank using Square & Rule or Compasses etc. …..Choose the correct Blade, prepare & use a Jewellers Piercing Saw to cut your Silver to size ….Select the correct Files and get professional tips on the best their use to Straighten & Smooth edges …..Form your piece with Mallet & Mandrel ……File & fit edges ready to Solder LUNCH There is usually a natural break for Lunch around 1pm ish NB Please Remember to bring your own packed Lunch as there are no shops…. for miles . More info below In fine weather Lunch can be eaten outside... . …after which .. …you will experience soldering your project ...with your tutor alongside (how many types of solder are there,? Which one should you use when, and why ? If you wish to know… we will teach you : ) Learn effective techniques to clean off solder and how to get a professional finish with various abrasives Your tutor will then give your piece a final polish and you will have your own beautiful Silver Creation, Handmade by You, to Treasure Forever or give as a very special gift. *(Please note this is for One to One tuition only to receive a Group Discount use one of the 'Save with Friends' (for 2 or 3 people) options below this description, when you book your day…… or for A Half Day making A Ring or Pair of Hook Wire Earrings without Soldering Select one of the ‘Taster Make’ options (4one is for one person , 4Two is for Two people etc) You can Choose weather to have Your Half Day From 9am till 1pm ….or …1pm to 5pm be sure to message the Tutor with your Preference) Each Course (if not an individual one to one session) has a maximum of 3 students to ensure plenty of tutor attention. Brightsmiths is a full time professional Studio, we only teach a few students every year as we do not enjoy ‘Conveyer Belt' teaching and wish to provide a High Quality Individual Experience for Every Person who books with us. Your Tutor Rosemary Price (Rosie) is fully Qualified HND Goldsmith with more years experience of making and teaching than she cares to Admit (over 30 anyway ) While there is no public transport to the workshops, but students can, by prior arrangement, be picked up from Southwold, Beccles or Kessingland at no extra cost Wheelchairs and Disabilities of all kinds will be welcomed wherever possible we appreciate that Disability is rarely inability however the workshop does have its limits ..please Read FAQs This One Day Course is for Jewellery making only. If you wish to make Larger Pieces i.e Spoons, Bowls, Boxes Large Jewellery, Tiaras, etc …., and/or medium to large stone setting Requiring Extra Materials and More Tuition Time , this will incur higher cost. Please Ask for a Quote. Thanks Small Groups Workplace Teambuilding, Hen parties etc may be accommodated at a lower rate depending on numbers & what you wish to make ( Silver Earrings, Cufflinks or key chains are two favourites ) .... Want a short course ? Sometimes we may be able teach a longer course from 2 to days up to 5 days by arrangement for a fixed fee. Accommodation Thinking of staying in Suffolk We can also suggest local bed & breakfast etc on request REVIEWS Brightsmiths Workshops, while continuing with precious metal projects, commissions etc was mostly closed to students during the Pandemic - Hence craftcourses only show us having had few bookings As you can see we have more reviews than that no. …. in fact we have taught at least 70 joyful workshops since we began teaching and joined craftcourses 9 years ago... also due to pandemic hiatus some of our reviews are a little dated (though still excellent, just look at those smiles ! …We are also Proud to have Won a Gold Certificate of Excellence ) Now we enjoy to welcoming you to our courses I look forward to meeting and Teaching you on Your Special Silver Making Day Rosie Price HND Goldsmith Tutor at The Brightsmiths Workshops
What's included in the price?
Enough Sterling Silver for Ring, Medium size Pendant, Brooch , Earrings or Cufflinks. 8 hours Qualified tuition and all tools provided for the course. Tea & Coffee ...free all day …biscuits are a distinct possibility too…..please let us know before arrival if you prefer other drinks (no alcohol please:) so we can stock up. No other catering at workshop so please bring a packed lunch. We do not have a Hygiene Certificate but there is a Microwave you may use at your own risk, and the kettle for Instant Noodles or Cuppa soup fans Other notes Please wear warm comfy old clothes and shoes that you do not mind getting a little dirty....shoes with covered in toes are required. Workshop can be cool even in Summer Long hair will need to be tied up at times for safety.
Duration
8 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hi I'm Rosie Price (nee Stephenson) I run the Brightsmiths Workshops. Part time apprentice Goldsmith at 14 through many unrelated jobs, I always made & sold Jewellery & Silver pieces. At 32 I passed HND Goldsmithing 2yrs at KIAD & self financed 1yr work exp. Thanks to John Donald & Black Treasure. 1996 I was honoured by 1yr residency at Bishopsland, showed in Dazzle exhib Galleries etc 2006, founded Brightsmiths 2012 upsized. Making & Teaching are a lifelong Joy I love to share with my Students
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Overseas Holiday
- Romantic
- Father's Day
- Public transport
- Suitable for all abilities
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Intermediate level
- Mother's Day
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Advanced/pro level
- Christmas
- Corporate days out & team building
- Pet lovers
- Weekends
- Easter
- Hen dos
- UK Holiday
- Parking provided
- Spooky
- Stag dos
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
Brightsmiths is all about creativity so we will certainly try to help you make your own design there are practical considerations however which will need to be discussed before your making day
1) Cut your design be made in the time 2) Is the Silver Supplied enough for the design or will you need to purchase more from Brightsmiths? If in doubt just ask
Do you have the necessary skill level , with some help, to make your design . We once had a complete novice who believed she could make a fully Diamond encrusted ring on her first making day….! Nope. Silver Jewellery making is a Skill honed by practice and Diamond mounting (setting) is another highly skilled trade
So try keep things as simple as possible , Silversmithing is fun but it’s also rather Slow …& hard Work at times …there are no short cuts to a well made piece…or to learning best practice…especially for beginners,…but the rewards are great….. even if you have some experience please contact us first so we can give you the best chance of a successful make… and that any tools or materials you may need are ready for your use on your special making Day. Thanks!
We are situated in a very Rural location roughly 6 miles from both Southwold and Beccles in Suffolk
Sat navs can great a bit lost here so details of how to find us will be sent to you once you have booked.
We are very happy to teach Disabled people when ever possible and have some experience in this area…
….However our old Workshops and the Craft itself cannot cater to all Disabilities
Parking can be very close to the entrance but there is still a couple of feet of loose stones to cross and a door lip to enter …There is a ramp from the door to the Bench and we have a small portable forge to teach soldering when using our Usual soldering room is impractical.
The washroom which has a wide door is long enough for wheelchair access but it is not wide enough for sideways transfers or Turning a chair so one must reverse out. There are no lifting handles or special equipment.
Silver work requires some strength in hands , reasonable eyesight (though magnifying headsets are available) and good hand-eye coordination especially for peircing (sawing) hammering & soldering which is done with the flame of a gas torch .
While your tutor will assist when necessary we feel that when students can do a reasonable portion of the Making themselves enjoy the day more fully. We are happy to chat about the possibilities
If you require a carer for health needs or assistance in making they are welcome to attend free of charge.
In all cases please discuss with us before booking to help ensure a comfortable and rewarding experience ThankYou
