Description
Join us at Orchard Jewellery Workshop in Kingswood and create your own beautiful jewellery. Our weekly silversmithing classes are designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to those with some experience. In these engaging sessions, you'll learn essential techniques while receiving personalised support to bring your own design ideas to life. Set projects can be provided for those who wish, and lots of examples and inspiration can be found in the studio. What to Expect: Our weekly courses are structured to ensure a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, making them the perfect environment for creativity to flourish. If you are new to jewellery making, you will be supported through fundamental skills such as sawing, texturing and soldering metal. If you have previous experience, you can develop your skills through a range of on-demand demos and 1-1 support. Throughout the course, you will explore a variety of techniques tailored to your interests, including: - Fundamental skills such as sawing, forming, and soldering. - Advanced skills like stone setting, casting, and reticulation. - Design resources to help you find and develop your creative voice. - Ample time for questions and answers to support your learning journey. Join us each week and have fun in a supportive and inspiring environment! We can't wait to see what you create.
What's included in the price?
Your course fee covers access to all necessary tools and basic materials, including copper and brass, allowing you to learn fundamental techniques without any extra costs. For those looking to elevate their projects, a selection of sterling silver and gemstones will be available for purchase during class and a list of suppliers will be provided for students who wish to purchase their own materials.
Duration
6 weeks
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Want to make jewellery? Make it with Kim at Orchard Jewellery Workshop in Kingswood, Bristol. Kim is a full-time professional jewellery tutor with over 25 years of experience. She is a well-known tutor and mentor in the Jewellery Making Community under the business name 'Make it with Kim'. In response to the growing demand for quality tuition, Kim established Orchard Jewellery Workshop, Kingswood, Bristol, in 2023, one of the best-equipped teaching studios in South West England. Kim and her team at Orchard Jewellery Workshop are passionate about sharing their extensive knowledge with aspiring jewellers. We believe that jewellery making should be accessible to everyone, regardless of your experience level, ability, learning style, or budget. Orchard Jewellery Workshop offers weekly courses, one-day group workshops, free events and private tuition.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Parking provided
- Intermediate level
- Suitable for beginners
- Public transport
FAQs
All tools are provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own.
You may wish to bring a small box or bag to carry your work home.
Pens and paper are provided but some students like to bring a sketchbook.
If you wear glasses, please ensure you bring them with you.
All workshops will clearly state in their listing whether or not materials are provided.Where materials are not provided, a selection is usually available for purchase on the day. We take card and cash payments. Advice on materials and suppliers will be provided to weekly students during their first session.
Please wear slim-fitting, natural fibres, as synthetic or loose clothing can be a fire and health and safety risk. We also ask that you wear sensible, closed-toe shoes or boots to protect from hot or sharp items.
It is a good idea to wear clothes that you are not too precious about. You are unlikely to stain or harm your clothes but it is better to be safe than sorry. Aprons are provided.
The studio has free on-site and on-street parking, including disabled parking close to the studio entrance. The studio has a large barn door as an accessible entrance and previous students who use wheelchairs have been able to navigate their chairs through the internal doors to the shared space which includes a kitchen and two toilets with mobility rails. However as each persons needs are different, please don't hesitate to get in touch for specific information and thruway/door measurements.
As a general rule, weekly courses include everything needed to learn the fundamental techniques, such as copper, brass, solder, and saw blades, but they exclude precious metals. Silver can be purchased in class by those who wish.
When it comes to weekly workshops it is up to you. Most people like to spend the course learning the fundamental skills and then working on a larger, more complex piece of work which may be finished in a single term or may require multiple terms. However, it is also possible to practise different skills week to week and leave with something fished each time. Your tutor will check in with you each term to discuss your aims.
We will cover fundamental silversmithing skills such as sawing, soldering, polishing, and finishing. How in-depth you want to go with this is up to you! If you already have some jewellery silversmithing experience, we can cover more advanced techniques such as stone setting, casting, forming and etching.
Our group classes are for 8-10 participants. Some more complex sessions may be capped at 6 students, and we can host larger numbers for events and studio rentals.
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