Jewellery Class Vouchers
Jewellery Class Vouchers are an ideal gift for a complete beginner or regular at Sea and Silver Jewellery School.
Vouchers are available for different amounts.
One Day Workshops - £75
Private Class - £245 (one person) £320 (two people).
Weekly Classes - £300 (12 weekly sessions)
Custom Amount
Next block of ten classes start on 17th September in Dorchester.
New Beginners Jewellery Course
Level 1 - Jewellery Making Fundamentals
Starting at the beginning of September I will be offering a new twelve-week Silver Jewellery Making Course suitable for beginners and also learners wishing to enhance their jewellery making skills and knowledge.
This structured course will go through various fundamental processes of jewellery making with an emphasis on effective bench jeweller technique. To start with, we will learn all about soldering theory, and methods. We will shape and form metal, explore basic stone setting techniques and chain making.
The latter half of the course will be devoted to the design process and development of your own unique collection of jewellery.
Students Jewellery Gallery
Private Tuition
Weekly Silver Jewellery Making Classes
Weekly Silver Jewellery Classes
I offer a variety of classes throughout the week to suit people with different commitments. Weekly classes or flexible booking. Please see the booking section for prices and to book a class.
Groups of up to six students are suitable for beginners or intermediate students. Tools will be supplied for beginners, if you get hooked and love it, you might like to buy your own
Autumn Term Start Dates
Tuesday 17th September (Dorchester) AM 10am to 1pm (Beginners)
Wednesday “Hot-Bench”10.30am to 2.30pm
Wednesday AM/Evening (mixed)
Thursday AM (mixed)
Friday All day
Friday Classes
10.30am to 4pm start dates this class is for those with previous jewellery making experience, there are some places available, please get in touch if you are interested.
The 1:1 Jewellery Classes I teach are suitable for complete beginners, and more experienced students wishing to expand their knowledge or continue personal projects with some support.
New students can expect to be taught the basic processes and techniques involved in traditional jewellery making. Courses are individually tailored to each student’s needs, aspirations and goals.
The fee for a 1:1 Class is £240 for a day, which consists of 5 hrs with one hour for lunch. Or four 2 hour sessions over a number of weeks - £360
Typical processes that may be covered in a 1:1 session
· The use of a piercing saw, for cutting shapes from silver to create designs.
· Silver soldering techniques
· The use of the rolling mill for applying texture to silver
· Granulation – a decorative technique whereby tiny silver balls are created and applied to another metal surface.
· Applying texture using various hammers and punches.
· Keum-Boo – an ancient Korean process in which 23ct gold sheet is bonded using heat and pressure to the surface of fine silver.
· Stone setting – bezel and tube setting cabochon and faceted stones
· Ring making – design and make your own ring
· Wax carving for casting – the technique whereby hard carving wax is sculpted to create 3D forms. Then it is sent for professional casting using the Lost Wax Process.
· Bangle making – make a silver bangle with texture if you like.
· Fold forming – the process of creating sculptural shapes using forming hammers and blocks.
· Silver spinner rings – make a spinner ring with one or more silver or gold spinning wire insets
· Sea Glass Workshop – use beach treasure to create coastal themed jewellery.
Some of the processes above are not suitable for complete beginners, as tool handling skills are required. These are just some of the processes that can be explored. Please do get in touch if you would like to try anything else.
Things to remember;
When attending a 1:1 Class you will need to bring with you an apron, glasses to aid close-up work, sensible shoes, something to tie long hair up with and some extra clothing as I like to have the studio well ventilated. Also please adhere to current Covid-19 guidelines. (Info on my Covid-19 safety precautions will be provided).
Please note, metal is not included in the course fee.