Salt Way Silver reviews

Imogen reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"My friends and I really enjoyed the beginners jewellery class. We all came away feeling relaxed and so happy with what we made. Jonathan is a brilliant teacher and his studio has everything you could need. You spend the morning learning skills using copper, then after some delicious home made cake and tea you get going on your pieces. I absolutely love my new jewellery. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn a new skill or just looking for something a bit different to do. Thank you so much Jonathan!"

Caroline reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"brilliant course .. Jonathan is a excellent teacher ..came away with a lovely bracelet "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Caroline and Sarah. It was a pleasure to help you with your new silversmithing skills. Well done! Jonathan"

Jemma reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Excellent course that felt really well paced, with lots of skills covered and opportunities to experiment with different techniques. Also lovely cake and coffee! Was delighted with the earrings I made and would highly recommend Salt Way Silver. Thank you for a great experience."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Jemma and Susan! It was a real pleasure to help both of you with your new silversmithing skills. I am very pleased that you both enjoyed the class (and the cake!). Well done! Jonathan"

Josie reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Excellent course x really inspired my partner and myself to continue with jewellery making !"

Josie Woodward reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Really enjoyable beginners jewellery making class. Jonathan was an excellent teacher and went through the steps at a really good pace - we both walked away with a lovely copper key chain and a silver ring. Would 100% recommend this course to anyone wanting to get into jewellery making. Thanks Jonathan !"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Josie (and Emily!). I hope that that the jewellery class helped to make the birthday celebrations enjoyable : ) It was a real pleasure to work with you and see you confidence develop. Well done with your new jewellery making skills! Jonathan"

Lucy reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Really great course, all thoroughly enjoyed and learnt a lot! Excited to use our new skills 💍. Thank you very much! "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Lucy, Jemma, Zoe and Jon! It was a pleasure to help you with your new jewellery making skills, and I hope you enjoy making some more silver jewellery. Well done! Jonathan"

Rosemary E reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"A very enjoyable day with sound teaching to an absolute novice. Very encouraging and helpful tutor who provided home-made cake (his own!) and enabled me to produce a beautiful silver bangle that I have been wearing all day - and received admiring comments."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"For an "absolute novice", you impressed me with your new silver jewellery making skills, and created some very impressive silver jewellery. It was a pleasure to help you with your chosen project. Thank you your very kind review : ) Jonathan"

Sally Price reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"I can highly recommend Jonathan’s beginners course at Salt Way Silver, my friends and I really enjoyed the session. Jonathan was very patient and explained all of the jewellery making processes very clearly. We spent time making a practice piece in copper to cover all the techniques we might need and then went on to make a piece of our choice in silver using everything we’d learned in the previous couple of hours. We were all delighted to be able to produce something we wanted to wear at the end! Crafting with friends is a great way to spend a Saturday morning!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Sally. It was a real pleasure to spend time helping three friends develop the skills to create some more beautiful silver jewellery. You are always welcome back! Many thanks for this kind review. Jonathan"

Heidi Worth reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"I recently completed the 8 week evening class ... wow, just wow! Jonathan is the most amazingly patient and knowledgeable tutor, and I can honestly say this course totally exceeded any prior expectations I had ♥️ I urge anyone who wants to build on any previous jewellery making experience, or just wants to do something different, or out of their comfort zone to sign up, you really won't be disappointed!! Safe to say, I will be first in the queue for an extending skills course, should one be offered in the future 😉 Thank you Jonathan, an absolute legend 😀"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Heidi, I've just been out to the shop to buy a picture frame because I might just have to frame this review! I am so very happy that you enjoyed the class and I am also pleased with the progress that you all made. Well done with your new jewellery making skills and your sense of humour. It has been a pleasure. You are always welcome back for even more jewellery making. Thanks again. Jonathan"

Nicci Bennett reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Really brilliant day (and lovely cake). Was honestly so pleased and proud with what I made. Thank you"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Nicci - you should be proud! It was a pleasure to help you both with your jewellery making and see your confidence develop during the class. Well done! Jonathan"

Helen reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Lovely day learning some basic jewellery making skills and putting them into practice to craft a silver ring that I am delighted to wear. Jonathan is supportive and patient and, as a complete novice, I was amazed by what I achieved in the class. Thank you also for the coffee and delicious cake!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Helen. It was a pleasure to help both of you with your silver jewellery making on Friday. I hope you might now go on to develop and practice your own silversmithing skills. Well done! Jonathan "

Anne Bruerton reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Extremely enjoyable day. Sarah and I really enjoyed the experience, and came away with both a sense of achievement and some lovely pieces. Thank you Jonathan for your guidance and patience. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Anne, Thank you very much for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you both. Well done on your jewellery pieces - enjoy wearing your silver rings. Jonathan. "

Aabda reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"This was a beginners course, Mother’s Day treat. Jonathan was brilliant. He explained well, supported where needed. I have lots of lovely pieces from the day. Great tea and cake. Highly recommend."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Aabda - it was a great day and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it enough to write this very kind review. Well done with your silver jewellery making. You are always welcome back! Jonathan"

Lorna reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"I had an excellent day, from beginning to end, learning new skills which I was able to apply to a finished product. Having a small group enabled Jonathan to give individual support whilst being very encouraging. He was a great tutor and made the day very interesting. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Lorna! It was a pleasure to meet you, and to help you create your own very unique pendant. Well done!"

Wendy reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Thanks very much for your help in taking me from a nervous beginner to feeling able to attempt my own design for a pair of silver earrings in the afternoon. You may have helped banish the left over fears from metalwork lessons at school. Never thought I’d be filing, soldering and polishing! Despite coming on my own and joining three other ladies for the class the small individualised setting makes it a nice learning environment. The day zoomed by as you get so engrossed in what you’re doing and learning. I’m quite proud of my creations even if they aren’t quite perfect! "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you, Wendy for your very kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you and help you develop your skills. I hope you are getting plenty of admiring remarks about your hand made silver earrings and you are always welcome back. Well done! Jonathan"

Helen reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"I joined 3 other beginners having fun while learning a number of techniques including bending, cutting, shaping, adding patterns, soldering and polishing. Had a break with tea and cake in the morning and further refreshments in the afternoon with a BYO lunch in between. Jonathon was very instructive (and patient!). Very pleased with my copper keyring, necklace and silver ring. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Helen. It was a pleasure to meet you and help you with your silver jewellery making. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the company and the class. Well done with your ring making! Jonathan"

Jacqueline North reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"I'd highly recommend the one day beginner course with Jonathan for anyone that has an interest in jewellery making. There are a maximum of 4 participants which means that everyone has lots of opportunity to ask questions and get one-to-one help. I did the course with my 13 year old daughter and we both really enjoyed it as well as learnt a huge amount. Everyone was given their own work station and set of tools so there was no waiting around/queuing for equipment. In the morning Jonathan taught us a number of different techniques using copper. In the afternoon we were supported in creating silver jewellery from our own designs or from examples that Jonathan showed us. We both came away with some lovely pieces of jewellery and a new interest/hobby."

Inge Hill reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"A great experience and I learned a lot of helpful skills. Jonathan is an excellent trainer and workshop leader! I can highly recommend his course for beginners."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Inge for your kind words and recommendations - I'm very pleased that you enjoyed your day at Salt Way Silver and it was lovely to meet you."

Hazel reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Really enjoyed the day and very pleased with my ring. Copper work in the morning was great and gave us a chance to get used to the tools. Homemade cake was also much appreciated!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Hazel and well done with your ring making. It was a pleasure to help you with your new silver jewellery making skills and lovely to meet you. Well done! Jonathan"

Tanya Davies reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"A great course, really enjoyable and highly recommend!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"A big thank you Tanya. It was a great day and I enjoyed helping you with your new silver jewellery making skills - well done! Jonathan"

Beverley and Siân reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"We did this workshop as a mother and daughter Christmas treat. We had an amazing day and Jonathan was patient and friendly explaining the processes. We practiced with copper in the morning and Jonathan was very encouraging so we felt confident to make silver bracelets and stacking rings. The cost of the silver was very reasonable. Really enjoyable day and we will look to attend another workshop. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you from Salt Way Silver - I am so very pleased that you both enjoyed your time together making your silver jewellery. You both did very well with your new jewellery making skills and it was a pleasure to meet you both. Look out for your bangle pictures on the SWS marketing pages soon! Jonathan"

Sam reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Nice course for beginner. Jonathan explained everything really well. Items are straightforward to make after instruction. Nice environment for learning. We used copper to practice in the morning before moving to silver in the afternoon. You pay for the silver you use however you come with a lovely hand made item. Lovely coffee and cake too. Would recommend this course. "

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Well done Sam - you did very well with your beautiful silver jewellery, and I hope the gift is well received. Thank you for your kind words, and you are always welcome back. Jonathan"

Jo Emerson reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Great day at the jewellery workshop with Johnathan. He is so patient, kind and helpful. There were four of us in the class, my daughter, myself and two other lovely ladies and we were all delighted with our makes - we all made bangles. And to top it all Johnathan had made a beautiful victoria sponge to have with our tea/coffee! Good day."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Jo. Lovely to meet you both and help you make your silver jewellery, and leave your worries behind - for a few hours at least! I'm very pleased that enjoyed your day and I hope that you are both proud of your new handmade silver jewellery. Jonathan"

Caroline P reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"Excellent fun day. Patient and knowledgeable teacher, well equipped studio, and lovely cake."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Thank you Caroline. It was a pleasure to help you with your jewellery making. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the class and the cake - and yes, it was good fun too!"

Mary reviewed: Silver jewellery class for beginners

"We had a wonderful day in Jonathan's silver workshop. In the morning we learnt numerous techniques, working with copper, and in the afternoon we made pieces of our choice in silver. Jonathan is an excellent teacher, and we came away with earrings that we are proud to wear. Highly recommended."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Mary and Marion. Your kind review made my day, but working with you in the class, seeing you develop your skills and making your beautiful earrings, was even more rewarding. Well done with your silversmithing, thank you for travelling so far - and also your very kind words! Jonathan"