Simply Amazing Jewellery School reviews

5 Nov 24'

Mary reviewed: Young Teen with Adult, Silver Jewellery Special - what will YOU make?

"My teenage granddaughter and myself did this course on her INSET day from school. We were the only 2 and ascduch got really good tuition and help from Vivien. We both completed our silver jewellery in the afternoon. The morning we spent working with copper/bronze to practice the techniques. It was very enjoyable, and relaxed. Our 'creations' have been greatly admired. A lovely memory making day! "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Yaaayyyy - I am so pleased you enjoyed the day, you were both lovely to work with, your stories and skills did you proud and your granddaughter clearly has a great and creative future ahead of her 😁 Thank you for your lovely review, it means such a lot 😊 "

13 Sep 24'

Angela reviewed: New!! - Silversmith Creative Workshop - What will you make?

"I spent a lovely Saturday making jewellery with Viv and a fellow student. I made one copper and one silver bangle. I was new to working with metals and Viv was brilliant at demonstrating the skills and techniques needed to enable me to make beautiful finished unique items that I can be proud of. Had a wonderful day in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who fancies trying something new. I will be booking another workshop soon."

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you Angela, You were so good, so practical and really interesting company, but best of all, a great sense of humour which had us all laughing out loud! I love that you want to come back for more and in the meantime, I hope you have lots of fun showing off your work 😊"

5 Aug 24'

Lucy reviewed: New!! - Silversmith Creative Workshop - What will you make?

"My friend and I took part in a creative workshop. It was fantastic, Viv was an excellent teacher and guided us through everything we needed to create a piece of jewellery. It was a really friendly and relaxed atmosphere which made the whole day really enjoyable and we both came away with pieces of jewellery that we love."

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review, Lucy. I loved working with you both, you brought excellent problem solving skills to the table! Your designs were simple which meant you had to work to a high standard plus some of the techniques were quite advanced!!! Well done to both of you 😁 🍏🍎🍏🍺"

3 Aug 24'

Claire P reviewed: Young Teen with Adult, Silver Jewellery Special - what will YOU make?

"Amazing course with a true expert! My daughter and I were the only students and Viv gave us so much of her time and expertise, ensuring that the ideas we had sent her prior to the day could be fulfilled...and more!"

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you Claire! I am so pleased you and your daughter came to the workshop, she was absolutely a star with her ideas and ability to solve problems and for making decisions! She completely nailed the wire wrapping and made the sweetest necklace ☺️ You were both happy to ask for help and explanations, you tackled some hard work on that bronze bangle and I would love to see your sea-glass pendant once it is on a chain. Well done to both of you 😁"

13 May 24'

June and Jo reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacking Rings for complete beginners

"My daughter and I attended this fantastic course on 11th May. We had a great day and with Viv’s enthusiasm and encouragement and we left with beautiful rings and a lasting memory of a brilliant day. We would thoroughly recommend it. "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"I loved your broadminded approach - you were so attentive and filled in all the gaps with good energy and cracking ideas - a lovely day, I enjoyed the challenge of helping you to meet your designs which you managed - beautifully - thank you so much for going the extra mile with this fabulous review 😊"

14 Apr 24'

Claire chapman reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacking Rings for complete beginners

"What a fabulous day from start to finish. Viv was so lovely and incredibly patient all day, a great relaxed environment. Communication was great from booking to the day. I bought this experience for my sister's birthday gift and was just perfect 👌 would highly recommend this course for a day to remember and lovely jewellery to keep. Easy parking and some great places to eat in the area. The cafe beneath the venue was fab too 👌 "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review! You were both lovely company and I had a super sweet day - amazed by your calm approach to everything, red rosettes all around 😁 - your rings turned out fabulous, they will hold great memories for the future 😊"

11 Apr 24'

Dennise reviewed: New!! - Silversmith Creative Workshop - What will you make?

"My day with Vivian was amazing. She was so helpful and prompted me to relax and see what happened. I came away with a bespoke bracelet"

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"It was a very creative day! We used Argentium to make a really unique and organic bangle, yours was so lovely, it just worked! Thank you for the super pictures, I shall be posting them on here 😊"

25 Feb 24'

Sally reviewed: NEW Mini Workshop Anodising Titanium for Jewellery

"A great workshop! I have some titanium jewellery from back in the early 80s and always been fascinated by the beautiful colours and wondered how it’s achieved - well now I know! Viv is a friendly, knowledgeable and patient teacher. If you’re curious too about titanium, I’d definitely recommend this course - have a go... you won’t be disappointed! "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you for this lovely review Sally! I am so pleased you enjoyed the experience and was most impressed by the determination, confidence and effort you gave the project - titanium is an awesome material to work with. You did yourselves proud, going home with beautiful Jewellery showcasing those gorgeous colours! I had a wonderful day and it is all down to the company and what the group brought to the table - you were amazing 😊"

25 Feb 24'

Shirley reviewed: NEW Mini Workshop Anodising Titanium for Jewellery

"This was great fun and I learned how to do something that I've wanted to try for ages and it's so much better to be hands on. Viv was very generous with her knowledge and I went away with a beautiful pair of earrings and a pendant piece."

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you Shirley! I absolutely enjoyed our time together - the workshop was most enjoyable, I felt I was amongst equals with so much to learn! I was most impressed by your calm confidence, you were happy to use the equipment and you achieved beautiful results, delicate colours in your pendant that change in the light, bold stripes on your earrings - I really appreciate all that you brought to the table and such lovely company too 😊 "

8 Feb 24'

Emma reviewed: New!! - Silversmith Creative Workshop - What will you make?

"I had the most fantastic jewellery making experience with Vivien. She is a brilliant teacher who is warm and welcoming, her teaching style was easily adapted to suit my needs and understanding and she offered a flexible session. Her studio is amazing and she worked hard to ensure I had a full understanding of everything I was doing, from the techniques down to explaining all the equipment that was being used. Vivien even followed up by messaging me links to places I could purchase tools from. It was such a fantastic day in which I got to work on 3 separate projects using different techniques, including and incredibly meaningful silver necklace with the thumb prints of my daughters made using casting clay. If you are considering a silversmithing course I would highly recommend Vivien. I am definitely planning to attend another class in the future."

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review - you were electric! I really enjoyed the day, you soaked up information and worked around your beautiful family - daddy was such a hero, giving you precious time to explore a variety of creative skills - I have visions of you all wearing gorgeous sea glass and amazing silver jewellery you made for each other 😊 Would love the opportunity to help you develop your silver skills further 😀"

1 Feb 24'

Eriko reviewed: New!! - Silversmith Creative Workshop - What will you make?

"Ive had an amazing day! Viv was brilliant. It was my first time to make a jewellery like this and Viv was very good at explaining everything so I can understand. I really appreciate that she tried to help me with the ring that I wanted to make and I can't be happier with the result. I definitely learnt from the best!"

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Hi Eriko, thank you so much for this really lovely review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your day - you accepted the challenges and worked hard, you must be so proud of yourself 😊 The spinner ring you chose to make was a new combination for me and you worked it beautifully ⭐ Thank you for pushing the boundaries 😊"

7 Jan 24'

Karen reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacking Rings for complete beginners

"Amazing ... Viv was so knowledgeable, patient and was great facilities. "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much, Karen, I really enjoyed the day, the company was excellent and you made some cracking rings - I hope you have great fun sharing your story 😊"

4 Nov 23'

Claire reviewed: Young Teen with Adult, Silver Jewellery Special - what will YOU make?

"Vivian was amazing. Me and my son had the best day ever making rings. Vivian was so kind, she was great at showing and explaining to get the best results. Perfect day. One I'd do again."

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"I am so pleased you enjoyed your day, your young lad was amazing - super competent and very clever - clearly takes after his mum! I would love to see you in the studio again, great fun 😊 thank you x"

15 Oct 23'

Abigail reviewed: New!! - Silversmith Creative Workshop - What will you make?

"Had a brilliant one on one session at the Amazing Jewellery School. My aim was to understand more of the basics and terminology and get my foot through the door into understanding jewellery making and most of all, would I enjoy it? I thoroughly enjoyed it! Time and patience with me was not an issue and the end spinner ring and techniques I gathered just from one day were most helpful. Would definitely recommend and will be back to learn more. The workshop has all the tools you need. "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review, so impressed by your achievements - not just at my workshop either! A huge learning curve for you, a cracking day for me 😁"

29 Aug 23'

Ange reviewed: Family Creative Summertime Special - at Simply Amazing Jewellery School

"Had a great morning with Viv. She worked around what we wanted to do, inspiring us to try things, teaching us new skills, and sharing ideas. Really good company! Great to have some Mum and daughter time, and we will definitely go back and make more jewellery with her. "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"I am so pleased about this, little finds become holiday treasures and you brought lovely sea glass, pretty beads and a very special gemstone, what a lovely morning! Thank you so much for choosing this workshop, a real pleasure to spend time with you both, I shall look forward to seeing you again 😊"

11 Aug 23'

Karis reviewed: Young Teen with Adult, Silver Jewellery Special - what will YOU make?

"Had a lovely day making stacking rings - nice to be able to get really hands on. We both enjoyed it! Viv is a really lovely lady and it was pleasure to have her teach us. Thanks Viv"

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much for this review Karis, I thought you were all amazing, the young people so calm and accomplished despite the unexpected torch activities - you older ones managed your own learning curve with the chunky silver rings you made - super stuff, you were amazing, thank you 😊"

9 Aug 23'

Sue reviewed: Young Teen with Adult, Silver Jewellery Special - what will YOU make?

"Me and my daughter had a great day. Viv was a brilliant tutor. Many thanks. Highly recommend the course."

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Sue - thank you so much! I was truly impressed by all the young people and how mature they were, I thought you lovely ladies were very chilled, and coped really well with your own challenge - fabulous results, all round 😊"

8 Aug 23'

lorraine Kemp reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacking Rings for complete beginners

"Had so much fun yesterday at the mother daughter ring making class. Viv is so knowledgeable and it was fun. Would highly recommend and we came away with beautiful rings that were made by little old us!! Who knew we were so clever? "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Hahaha - thank you so much, I am so pleased!! I can't tell you how impressed I was, the girls were so mature and competent, your lovely friends, aunts and mum's were brilliant, letting them do their thing while you had your own learning curve to handle. Well done and thank you for your lovely review"

6 Aug 23'

Kelli scott reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacking Rings for complete beginners

"Had such a fantastic day making rings yesterday. Great company! Viv was amazing, patient and knowledgeable. Thankyou I will be returning x "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much, I had a lovely day too 😊"

19 Jun 23'

Patricia Walker reviewed: Young Teen with Adult, Silver Jewellery Special - what will YOU make?

"Granddaughter and daughter had a lovely time making the rings. I would 100% recommend going to Viv and her team was lovely. Thanks will see you again."

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"What a lovely review, thank you so so much! I was really impressed by the work they both did, beautiful rings and some lovely memories for you all x"

25 Mar 23'

Rosy reviewed: Beautiful Bronze, Warm Copper or Sterling Silver Bangle Workshop

"My mum & I took part in the bronze bangle workshop & absolutely love it! It was just the two of us working with Viv & she was so great at helping us learn & achieve the bangle designs we wanted. Highly recommend!"

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you Rosy, I thought you and your Mum were amazing, thank you so much for a lovely day - may you both have many more! "

7 Feb 23'

Geoff Huckstep reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacking Rings for complete beginners

"I purchased the Stacking Rings for beginners at the Simply Amazing Jewellery School as a Christmas gift for my wife, Alison. To my delight, she came home buzzing from the session…and the rings she made are fabulous! She said the day was made by the friendliness of the rest of the group….and the excellent support provided by Viv the teacher! I’m sure her appetite has been whetted for future courses and, from my point of view, it’s always nice for us poor fellas to get a Christmas present right! 👍🤗🤣. Well recommended! "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review, Geoff! I am really pleased to read this, we had such a lovely day all of us, and all keen to learn - amazing to see confidence building with tools and techniques ! It's a great idea tho, for all you partners of creative folk out there to plan your next day out! I do lots of Saturday workshops so get the calendar out and book a day you can both remember!"

30 Jan 23'

Marie reviewed: New!! - Silversmith Creative Workshop - What will you make?

"OMG what a really nice person. Viv, is a very professional and encouraging person. She explained everything as we went along. I am signing up for further classes"

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"How lovely! Thank you so much - I really enjoyed our day together and so pleased you want to continue 😊 "

16 Dec 22'

Gemma Andrews reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacking Rings for complete beginners

"I had such a great day with Viv. I booked on alone and joined a group of 3 others. We had a great day together. Viv explains things clearly and the day starts slow with copper going through the techniques you're learning. At lunch I thought I'd never get the silver rings made but I made 4 rings really quickly as the instructions previously had been so good. I am really pleased with what I've made. Really recommend the course. We had tea and cakes in the studio and there are lots of places for lunch nearby (although you will want to be quick and get on with the fun). The only thing was the studio was cold. It was one of the coldest days in December so to be slightly expected as it is a studio in a fairly old building. Didn't distract from my enjoyment but maybe wait till spring if you feel the cold!!! Viv - thanks so much! "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"Thank you so much for this Gemma, I really appreciate your lovely review - of course, I have to agree about the zero comfort factor in the studio - I am working on a flexible solution, insulation with the ability to ventilate when necessary ☺. You were fabulous, despite the cold, some brilliant work done! Thank you so much, for coming to the event x"

11 Dec 22'

Michelle reviewed: Sterling Silver Stacking Rings for complete beginners

"Viv hosts a wonderful silver stacking ring course. It’s enjoyable, value for money with a relaxed atmosphere. Viv is a wonderful instructor, managing everyone’s questions with ease. She is knowledgeable and can make a jeweller out of anyone. Everyone in my group came away with beautiful stacking rings and a wonderful experience. Thanks Viv "

Simply Amazing Jewellery School responded:

"I really enjoyed spending the day in the company of you and your lovely friends! You took everything in your stride, managing to take note of all the instructions and keeping the conversation going - lots of laughs and great fun! Thank you for coming along and thank you so much for your lovely review 😊"