Beginners jewellery making weekend - jewellery making workshop

Description

In this two day beginners jewellery making workshop, suitable for beginners, you will start from basic jewellery making techniques and learn to create your very own sterling silver jewellery. Working firstly with copper, then with sterling silver, we will cover traditional jewellery making techniques including sawing, shaping, soldering, stamping, filing, polishing, reticulation and forging. You will learn to work with metal to create jewellery that you can wear it home. A maximum of 8 attendees will take part in the workshop. Suitable for those aged 16 to 94+, no previous jewellery experience is necessary. Upgrade ticket options to include one, or two, nights local hotel accommodation, including breakfast, are available. Please see the upgrade ticket options at the booking page. Loose clothing should be avoided, closed toe shoes should be worn, if you have long hair it should be worn tied back, and please remember to bring glasses if needed as we will be working with small objects.

What's included in the price?

All materials to make your jewellery are supplied and all tools needed for the class will be provided for use in the workshop. The course cost includes a lunch on both Saturday and Sunday. The course cost includes materials for a least a pair or earrings, a ring, a bangle and a necklace as well as other practise pieces along the way. Access to tools needed to create jewellery. Tea, coffee, water, juice and biscuits to keep you going both days.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

The Studio at Millbank

with Craft Courses since 2024

Message the tutor

The Studio at Millbank is an educational workspace for the delivery of jewellery making classes for up to 8 students. Nestled in the historic heart of Cumnock, deep in the rural Ayrshire countryside, The Studio at Millbank is a beautiful, light and airy workspace found upstairs in Millbank House in Cumnock. The Studio is home to Crazy for Ruthie Jewellery and as well as a working studio is an educational space for the delivery of jewellery classes and workshops for up to 8 students at a time. As well as an advertised programme of workshops, individual and group lessons can be booked privately.