Silver ring making, half day course

Clare reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Whilst I was really looking forward to this course, I was a bit apprehensive about it as I didn't have any ideas of what kind of item I was going to make. I need not have worried at all as Mark had plenty of ideas and examples to give me ideas and inspiration. I absolutely loved learning the techniques and steps involved in making the beautiful pieces of jewelry that I brought home. I am very much looking forward to returning for a further session in the near future."

Gail Birch reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Absolutely fantastic . Great tuition. Could not fault it. Well worth going . I hope to go again to learn more about other techniques in jewellery making Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us."

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you Gail, I hope you carry on with your jewellery making, if you ever need any help or advice, just drop me a line. Regards Mark"

Jo, Joanne and Amanda reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"There was 3 of us in the class and we had a fantastic day. Mark was patient and supportive throughout guiding us through each stage of the process allowing us to make something we would like to wear. Terri was also super responsive to any questions between booking and arriving. One thing to note the village has no phone signal which actually made it better 😊 We couldn’t recommend this course and Mark and Terri highly enough. "

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you so much for a great day. So happy you enjoyed it. Regards Mark"

Amanda reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"This was a great course. 3 of us did this as a crafty day out together. We all made amazing rings in the morning and were able to different items in the afternoon. Mark was a great tutor and nothing was too much trouble and there are endless options. We are so impressed by how great everything looks. Highly recommended and we are hoping to go back. "

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you so much, I had a lovely day with the three of you, a good laugh and you all made some lovely jewellery. Hope to see you back in the near future."

Annie reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"We had such a brilliant day and were all really pleased with the jewellery we made. Mark was a great teacher and listened patiently to our elaborate ideas and found ways to make them work! We’re already planning another session - thanks so much :) "

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed your day with us, it means a great deal that people have a great experience. Come back soon"

Sally Phipps reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"We had an amazing day. Mark and Terri were great, really welcoming and friendly. Mark is a fantastic teacher, easy going and good fun. We were able to do exactly what we wanted. Melting down and recycling silver to setting gems. We came away with lovely bespoke pieces that we will treasure. We’ll definitely be going back. "

Kim & Leonie reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"If you like jewellery this is the course for you! We learned so much about the process of jewellery making, and have a new found respect for the makers. Terry was so informative, and helpful especially to those of us that needed a little extra.. We came away with several pieces of individually designed silverware feeling very much like we had achieved so much more than expected. Would highly recommend. "

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thanks Kim. Means a great deal to us when students have a good experience. Hope to see you again sometime. Regards Mark"

Rosie Timperley reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"What a wonderful, memorable and very special day for both my sister and myself! I'd purchased a surprise jewellery making day for her to celebrate a special birthday and thought it would be great to do together and to each have something to take away and wear! The great reviews I'd read were certainly testimonies to Mark's skills, great teaching, encouragement, support to each individual to make whatever they chose. Each of us worked on a ring in the morning - learning all the basic skills that we could then use in our further choices in the afternoon. Fascinating seeing how much went into each part of the make! The afternoon gave us the opportunity to choose what we might like to do next, using the skills and knowledge from the morning and more besides. We both chose to do a bangle and had fun creating the design to imprint through the roller - similar but not the same and personalised with an additional stamped dandelion by my sister - a favourite for her - unknown to me and a special link to the name for Terri and Mark! Mark's workshop was a wonderful toolbox for all we needed - well kitted out and a work-station for each of the 3 of us there to enjoy our day of creativity. Nothing was too much trouble for Mark, he encouraged each of us throughout, Terri bringing drinks when needed. I can't recommend the course run by Mark and Terri of Dandelion and Silver enough - welcomed, taught many new skills with encouragement and patience, and came away with something we will each wear with pleasure and remember our special 'time out' and celebration together. Thank you - know I would love to return and have already had friends asking about where we went! Many thanks indeed!"

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you so much Rosie for your kind comments. It really means the world to me when students enjoy their day with us. I had a great day with the three of you and I’m so pleased you went home with some fabulous pieces of jewellery. Hope to see you again some time soon. Mark"

Deb and Ali reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Loved this day course of jewellery making and would definitely recommend going. As soon as we arrived Terri greeted us with a lovely cuppa and made us feel so welcome. Once in the workshop Mark was so very knowledgeable but also so very patient and easy going. It was such a relaxed day. Both myself and my friend, Ali, made some beautiful pieces of jewellery which I know I will wear every day. Thank you again to Terri and Mark. Deb and Ali "

Elizabeth Gregory reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"A great day, excellent, friendly teacher and lovely jewellery to take home."

Varsha reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"This is a fantastic beginners course, and excellent value for money. Mark who runs the course is very knowledgeable, patient and creative. Made 2 beautiful pieces in the time. Can take designs of your choice to recreate. "

Jane Rocky reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"This was a great experience. Mark, the tutor, was so supportive and is obviously incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. He gave us the basic techniques and then got us building on them. My friend and I were delighted with the pieces that we made. And, even better than that we had great fun and lots of laughs. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to have a go. "

Luci reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"Brilliant day with Mark making silver jewellery in his workshop. Loads of ideas for pieces and excellent range of machines and tools to help make them. Thank you so much Luci and Alex "

What an incredible experience!! reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"What an amazing experience!! Having had this experience as a birthday present and having never made jewellery before I was welcomed and made some amazing pieces of jewellery. Mark was so friendly , patient and helped encourage my creative nature into a ring which I love. The course was informative and full of interesting jewellery facts which was excellent to absorb and learn. This will be a course which I will definitely be doing again and recommend to others, beginners or not. "

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Thank you Molly for your review, I’m so happy you enjoyed your day with us and the ring you made was amazing for your first jewellery project. Thank you for sending me the pictures, I would like to use on my web site if that’s okay. Mark"

Rhiannon reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"I attended this course today with my son for his 10th birthday and we have had a brilliant time. Mark is lovely and a great teacher. We have made some beautiful jewellery and learnt lots of new skills. We are already planning our next session. Thank you so much Mark for a very special day."

Dandelion Silver responded:

"Had a wonderful time with Rhiannon and her son. This young man was amazing! The amount of care he put into the pieces he made would put many a seasoned jeweller to shame. Definitely a bright future ahead of him "

Tracey reviewed: Beginners Silver Jewellery Course

"What an amazing experience. Mark is a great tutor with the patience of a saint. Everything was explained comprehensively with demonstrations then we were given plenty of time to practise our new found skills with Mark helping and advising along the way. We managed to complete 3 pieces of jewellery each within the day to take home, admire and show off to our friends and family. I could not recommend the beginners day course enough. Thank you, we will be back :)"

Dandelion Silver responded:

"So pleased you both enjoyed your day, you were great company and both did amazingly well with your projects. Definitely need to push you further with some more technical projects should you return."