Jewellery

Learn a fabulous jewellery making technique where you colour and bake aluminium and create wonderful vibrant jewellery. First you will learn how to cut and colour your metal. While your first piece is baking, you can make more designs, which will be baked and returned to you after the course (either by post or collection). After lunch you will shape and complete your baked piece.

Make rings, bangles or pendants. All aluminium and colours are provided and you should be able to make at least 2-3 pieces during the session.

This course is suitable for adults and children aged 10+

Weave yourself a gorgeous bracelet using the classic Spiral Staircase pattern which tutor Hannah will teach you! Choose from blue, red or green seed beads for the outer spiral with gold or silver details.

Materials Included.

A fabulous introduction to the art of Silversmithing. This full day course will teach you all the basic techniques of cutting, etching, texturing and soldering and you will design and make your own metal charm or pendant. Our informative tutors will give you loads of information on how to carry on this fascinating hobby. 

You will be given an inch square piece of silver as well as unlimited brass and copper. More silver can be purchased on the day.

If you have attended our silversmithing workshops before, you are welcome to come on this workshop and work on your own projects or learn new skills. Please just let us know in advance if you are a returning student.

All materials and tools are provided on the day - all you need to bring is an idea of a simple pendant design to make - our tutors will guide you through the rest!

"Just want to say a massive thank you for such a wonderful day today in harborough on our silversmithing day. You are lovely tutors & made the day such fun!" Emma

Loved this course? We sell a beginners silversmithing tool kit at the Craft Centre. Give us a call to discuss what you need.

Our popular silversmithing course runs for 5 weeks so you get even more time to create beautiful jewellery! You will be shown how to work with silver, and get to try a variety of techniques including cutting, etching, filing, soldering and engraving. Complete beginners will start by making a silver pendant. Those who have attended one of our day courses or evening courses before can move on to making rings and earrings. More advanced students can have tuition in stone setting.

The course price includes two pieces of silver and unlimited brass and copper. More silver can be purchased from our tutors if required.

Getting married? Would you like to learn to make your very own special wedding jewellery or tiara for a bride and bridesmaids? In this bespoke session you can choose to learn how to create beautiful bridal jewellery or a tiara.

We can show you how to create your own design of wedding jewellery, including how to knot pearls and to make earrings. We will tailor make the techniques used and designs to suit your theme and style.

Or, you can learn how to design and make a bridal tiara, including how to make made-to-measure headbands, learn wire twisting and beading techniques. Then you will have to opportunity to make a tiara to your own design using Swarovski crystals and pearls. Specify your style and colour scheme before the course and we will ensure we have the right colours in stock.

This session is organised on a bespoke basis either as a 1-1 session or with a small group of friends. Contact Katharine on 01858 466692 to book a workshop, or commission your pieces.

Learn how to make stunning pieces of jewellery simply using wire and beads. You will have the opportunity to make items such as earrings, a bracelet and wire wrapped pendant.