Exclusive Jewellery reviews

Sally reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I can’t recommend Lucy’s one to one tuition enough. Spent a day in Lucy’s fantastic workshop, finishing a silver pendant. Lucy is very adaptable to her students' plans and needs- we discuss ideas beforehand and develop a plan/agree on any materials needed. She is very patient and encouraging and thanks to her, my confidence with silversmithing is growing - I’m starting to create ideas of my own rather than using images I’ve seen elsewhere. Lucy even sends helpful photos taken during the process, after the days tuition. Book a course with Lucy, and not only will you create beautiful jewellery, but you will be well looked after. I always leave having learnt something new, often unexpected and always useful! "

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Sally for your review. You have only had 3 - 4 sessions over the last year and shown excellent progress and initiative. It's good to see you developing, and finding out that being creative really is something you can do!"

Allison reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"This was my first visit to Lucy's course. What can I say, fantastic. Lucy made me feel so welcome and I truly enjoyed myself. I did an Enamel course, making earrings and pendants on copper blanks and took them home. Lucy was a great teacher and I learnt so much in a day. Highly recommended. Thank you Lucy x"

Edna reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I have been coming to Lucy for some time now and we managed to finish the drop earrings that I started some time ago. The lesson does not just involve learning techniques, it involves planning the design and even completing that process we had to fine tune it to what worked aesthetically. This is what makes coming to Lucy worth while for me. "

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Edna. You persevered with determination to complete your amazing earrings, despite the interruption caused by Covid. Well done!"

Jackie Dyda reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I highly recommend Lucy's invaluable beginners jewellery making course! I set out to learn some beginners techniques for making silver rings. Lucy made me feel at ease and encouraged confidence whilst taking on the project. The one to one workshop allows you to study and practice techniques to produce jewellery and envision your own designs. I can confidently buy materials after experiencing this course, along with guidance that Lucy provided. I will be booking further sessions to build my new skills. I want to thank you Lucy for encouraging something I have always wanted to do. I will see you soon :)"

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Look forward to seeing you at the Workshop again Jackie. You have lots of ability and loads more to discover! Best wishes Lucy"

Sally M reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I would highly recommend this to anyone who either wants to look at making jewellery for the first time, or someone who wants to improve their existing skills or learn a new jewellery skill. Lucy is able to tailor the course to you, which in my view is invaluable. She is very good at listening and suggesting new ideas or ways to do something, whilst drawing on a huge amount of experience. She is very patient and encouraging and has really helped my confidence. Photos of my work and reference materials have been spot-on, and the workshop is a lovely environment in which to spend the day. Already planning my next visit!"

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Sally. You have lots of potential and did really well on your day here. Best wishes Lucy"

Pam reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"My daughter and I gave each other a Christmas present of a day making silver earrings. Neither of us had any experience in making jewellery. We discussed with Lucy over the phone and on email our plans to make oak leaves for me and hawthorn leaves for Carolyn. We had a very enjoyable day, we learnt a lot and we came away with some lovely earrings. We were able to show them off the next day at a family birthday celebration!"

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Pam for your review. You both did extremely well to tackle the techniques involved. Best wishes, Lucy"

Edna reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"In this session I learned about wire wrapping. I have done this before but had lost confidence in my ability to wrap the wire evenly without kinks in it. Lucy encouraged me to practice using copper before going onto silver. She mirrored what I was doing which enabled me to get my tools in the right place for successful wraps. Another technique smashed with Lucy’s expert guidance "

Edna reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I have been coming to Lucy for some time now as there is always something new to learn. This time it was stone setting using setters cement. I learned the hard way that it’s not an easy task as the stone’s are small and you don’t get all around vision with the cement . Another technique learned and a few more to go I reckon which is a good excuse to get Lucy’s invaluable advice. "

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Thanks you very much Edna for your considered review. You did well with a very difficult technique. Lots more techniques ahead of you so hope to see you again in the New Year. Best wishes for a creative Christmas from Lucy."

Deborah Howarth reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Lucy was a fantastic teacher. Very patient and helpful. The studio Is in a lovely setting surrounded by trees and birds feeding. I loved the experience and would definitely recommend it. The day was bought for me for my 60th birthday and I would say it was the best present I have ever received. I will be back"

Carole H reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"After my one-and-a-half-hour drive, Lucy welcomes me with a relaxing hot drink – especially useful as winter approaches. We then review the project, agree on a plan and proceed to a wonderful day of jewellery making. Lucy is a great teacher with lots of patience, keen to encourage creativity, and I continue to learn a lot."

Cara reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Absolutely loved the two day course with Lucy. She is such a good teacher, I loved the one to one sessions and Lucy made me feel very comfortable! The workshop is well equipped and her garden is so beautiful. She has taught me many useful skills and I can’t wait to go back and learn more 😊"

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Cara. It will be great if you can come back for another session as you have a natural talent which you can continue to develop as you expand your technical knowledge."

Ruth reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Did the jewellery making taster course and had a fantastic day with Lucy. Came away with a completed pendant and Lecy was as invested in the project as I was. Lucy also provided comprehensive 'how to' instructions via email. "

Nikki reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I arrived at Lucy’s workshop earlier this month for a one day beginner course in jewellery making. As a complete novice I was excited but a little apprehensive not knowing what to expect. Lucy immediately put me at ease. Having previously discussed my project via phone calls and email discussions, we got started practising on some scrap copper. Lucy explained the processes in detail prior to demonstrating and then it was my turn. Having practised on the copper, I felt much more confident when starting to work on the silver. I learnt so many new skills and before I knew it the day was over. Lucy was very supportive and provided lots of guidance both before and during the workshop. It was an extremely enjoyable experience and I came away with two lovely unique silver rings which fit perfectly. I had an absolutely fabulous day and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lucy’s workshops. "

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Thank you, Nikki, for your detailed review. You have lots of potential - creative hands! I hope you will get an opportunity to come back for another session some day. All best wishes Lucy"

Jayne Sutherland reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"This is a great introductory course for anyone wanting to explore working with enamel. As Lucy said using enamels is a bit like baking and it's possible to produce finished pieces relatively quickly. By the end of the day, I had several sets of earrings and pendants to take home. Lucy will show you how to choose and combine enamel colours and how to apply these to your pieces (I used a mixture of copper and silver blanks) All the pieces are fired on the day and ready to take away. A very enjoyable and rewarding day."

Robert & Rachel Powell reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Not our first visit to Lucy's workshop and as previous reviewers have mentioned it probably won't be the last. This time my wife and I made our wedding rings and Lucy did an excellent job of providing us with information relating to design and consulting with us on our designs prior to the course to ensure we had the correct materials and that we would have enough time on the course to complete them. Lucy makes you feel welcome and at home in her workshop and gardens and we had a great time learning the techniques and putting them into practice under Lucy's close supervision. We couldn't recommend her highly enough, particularly if you enjoy learning and making things or want to become a jeweller yourself. "

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Hi Robert and Rachel Thank you for your lovely review. I'm so glad we got such good results for you both, and hope to see you again one day. Lucy "

Robin reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"This was my first visit to lucy's workshop and certainly won't be the last. Lucy was very patient and knowledgeable and enjoyed her subject. Her creativity is inspiring, and she is an excellent teacher and happy to listen to your ideas and help you make your designs. Lucy ensures her students enjoy their day and offers thorough and focused tuition. With one-to-one tuition, you learn so much. Thank you, Lucy."

Sally reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Spent a day with Lucy focusing on soldering and I enjoyed it immensely. Lucy listened carefully to what I needed and what experience I’d had and tailored the day accordingly. The workshop is fantastic and so well equipped. I learnt how to make jump rings, which I’d never done before and I came away feeling much more confident about soldering. I’m now looking forward to finishing my bracelet at home. Information sheets provided before the course were great, and afterwards, Lucy sent me more information and pictures of key areas of the pieces we were soldering so that I can now refer back to them. Lucy was patient and encouraging and I was well looked after all day. Highly recommended, and I’ll be returning ASAP!"

Jude reviewed: Stacking ring making in the Vale of Clwyd

"What a thoroughly fabulous day with Lucy in her amazing studio! Lucy was very knowledgeable, patient and supportive from the initial ring sizing, through to designing, creating, resizing and finishing the beautiful stacking rings which will be used in my civil partnership ceremony next week. Three rings, each one unique, which represent myself, my son and my partner, as our little family becomes official. It was a truly magical experience transforming 3 plain straight 'lines' into textured and embellished shiny circles. The time flew by as a complete novice I tried new things and learnt new words / phrases.....who knew silver liked pickle!"

Ian McCabe reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I was booked on a one day silversmithing course at Lucy’s which I received as a Christmas gift. The course was originally to make stacking rings, however, when I arrived we discussed the possibility of making one abstract design ring instead. As I have a background in metalwork (not jewellery!) Lucy thought that this would be achievable for me. We spent the first part of the day designing, planning and discussing techniques and preferences. Lucy was incredibly helpful and patient with me, and, with her expert knowledge she guided me though making a template,trying out embossing on copper and eventually cutting and making the ring in silver. The whole experience was an absolute pleasure and I learned a lot in a short time. Lucy is a lovely lady and although I didn’t quite have time to finish the ring on the day, she supported me with advice over the phone and via email to help me to finish the project at home. She was unstinting in passing on her knowledge and I would love to return for another course."

Edna reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"This visit was a continuation of stone setting and exploring different types of ear wires. In addition I was exploring with Lucy, books on historical pieces which were really interesting. I’m now all fired up not only for this project but breathing life into ideas I have for future projects. Making the difference between ordinary and extraordinary"

Carole H reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"I gain so much knowledge each time I visit Lucy.She is a great teacher who is always keen to encourage you to challenge yourself in technique and creativity."

Exclusive Jewellery responded:

"Thank you Carole. You determination and attention to detail will get you through this very demanding project. Looking forward to your next session when we can continue. Lucy"

Carole H reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"The jump rings process continues! In addition, Lucy spent time during the day explaining how to set up a mouth blown torch, including adjusting the pilot light, changing the nozzles for different flame sizes, and general maintenance. All totally brilliant, useful stuff! Thank you Lucy. Can’t wait to continue my project."

Edna reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Today was all about stone setting. Following on from a previous session I had prepared a Mount which just needed tidying up. Once again Lucy was able to give advice on how to do it without scratching the silver. When it came to the stone I realised why Lucy is a master crafts woman. No matter how we tried the stone wouldn’t stay in its mount. With a lot of perseverance and some methods only known to Lucy it has finally stayed put. I can’t wait for the next session to put all that I have learned together."

Carole H reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"This time a new leap forward with my loop-in-loop project! After some continuation of the jump ring production line, it was time to try the weaving process. First a set of rings are stretched into a paper clip shape. It takes three of these overlapped to form a ‘star’ before they are bent into a combined intricate shape – no easy task! Thankfully, Lucy was there to show me how to do it. Another enjoyable and satisfying day. Thank you Lucy."

Carole H reviewed: Make a silver ring or bangle

"Since my last visit Lucy has been extremely helpful in finding various sources of information on chain making for me to follow up. We are continuing with the ancient technique of loop-in-loop chain making as before but still researching for alternative ideas. Hundreds and hundreds are needed for a wearable chain length so any improvements in efficiency would be of great benefit! So we took another short break in the day to consider ways the ancients might possibly have worked. Lucy remembered a fellow student at the RCA doing a similar chain and kindly emailed her for me. Looking forward to more jewellery making after Christmas. A big thank you Lucy for all your great teaching and support."