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Saturday 21st May 10am-1pm Silver Earring / penda

Saturday 21st May 10am-1pm

Silver Earring / pendant workshop

Come and make a pair of silver earrings or a silver pendant in this 3 hour introduction to jewellery making.

You will be using silver and/or copper to create your own unique designs. You will be learning how to add texture to the surface of the metal and cut out shapes using professional tools, drilling holes and using stamping techniques to personalise your jewellery with names, dates or a little message.
This is a great way to spend 3 hours making high quality silver Jewellery for yourself or as a special gift.

£65 per person (including all materials, tools, tuition and refreshments). Book via website

This is also available as a group booking for a jewellery party (for 4 - 6 people) to celebrate special occasions together and create special memories and cherished momentos to wear with pride that will last forever.
Bride to be, hen parties, bridal jewellery, bridesmaid presents or
for that special birthday pressie!

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#silverjewelry
#dayout
#craftcourse
#saturdayplans
#weekendplans
#personalisedgifts
#personalisedjewellery
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#silverjewerellymakingclass
#thingstodoessexcoast
#dayoutcolchester
#hendo
#weddinganniversary
#gift
#birthdaygift
#thingstodoessex
#jewelleryworkshop
#jewellerytuitionuk
#benchspacejewellery
#brightlingsea
#thingstodoinbrightlingsea
#learnnewskills
#jewellerymaker
#jewellerymakersofinstagram
#metime
#jewellerytastersessions
#creativecourses
#makersgonnamake
#benchspace

Independent’s Day If you have completed a cours

Independent’s Day

If you have completed a course or two at BENCHspace or have prior experience of jewellery making and can make independently - then this is a day specifically designed for you!
Guidance will be offered on your projects and full use of all the tools and equipment!

Spend a day in our fully-equipped workshop making your own designs with your own materials.
Please note this is not a tutor-led session and you need to be able to have mastered the basic skills for making already.

Please bring your own saw blades and solder and a packed lunch!
10am-4pm

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#improverscourse
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#creativecommunity
#colchestercreatives
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#magpiemakers
#creativecourses
#selfcare
#creativetime
#makersgonnamake
#silversmith

Last day to pop down to @the_wivenhoe_art_trail an

Last day to pop down to @the_wivenhoe_art_trail and see @sarabjewellery and her lovely enamelled silver jewellery.
She will be teaching our ‘Introduction to enamelling’ on two dates. Spend a glorious 3 hours experimenting with
materials, kilns and colour and learn the foundation skills needed to begin your very own enameling adventures, in a fully equipped jewellery studio.

✅ Saturday 28th May
✅ Saturday 30th July
10am-1pm

Booking via website £65 pp all materials included.

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#silverenameljewellery
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#silversisters
#silverworkshop
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#brightlingsea
#thingstodoinbrightlingsea
#learnnewskills
#jewellerymaker
#jewellerymakers
#benchspace
#jewellerymakersofinstagram

⚒️ Saturday 21st May (10am-1pm) Come and make

⚒️ Saturday 21st May (10am-1pm)

Come and make a pair of silver earrings or a silver pendant in this 3 hour introduction to jewellery making.

You will be using silver and/or copper to create your own unique designs. You will be learning how to add texture to the surface of the metal and cut out shapes using professional tools, drilling holes and using stamping techniques to personalise your jewellery.
This is a great way to spend 3 hours making high quality silver Jewellery for yourself or as a special gift.

£65 per person (including all materials, tools, tuition and refreshments).
This is also available as a group booking for a jewellery party (for 4 - 6 people) to celebrate special occasions together and create special memories and cherished momentos to wear with pride.

#silverjewelry
#dayout
#craftcourse
#saturdayplans
#weekendplans
#personalisedgifts
#personalisedjewellery
#silverjewerellymakingclass
#thingstodoessexcoast
#dayoutcolchester
#hendo
#engaged
#weddinganniversary
#gift
#birthdaygift
#thingstodoessex
#cleverhandsandcreativeminds
#jewelleryworkshop
#jewellerytuitionuk
#silversmithing
#silverworkshop
#thingstodoinbrightlingsea
#learnnewskills
#jewellerymakers #jewellerymakersofinstagram
#workshoplife
#jewellerytastersessions
#creativecourses
#makersgonnamake
#benchspacejewellery

Swaging, doming, drilling, stamping, piercing and

Swaging, doming, drilling, stamping, piercing and disc cutting on the beginners course- making simple cold-connections and exploring textures in earrings and pendants.

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#jewellerytastersessions
#makersgonnamake
#benchspacejewellery
#improverscourse
#jewelleryworkshop
#jewellerytuitionuk
#silversmithing
#silversisters
#silverworkshop
#benchspacejewellery
#brightlingsea
#thingstodoinbrightlingsea
#learnnewskills
#jewellerymaker
#jewellerymakers
#benchspace
#jewellerymakersofinstagram
#workshoplife
#workshoplove
#metime
#creativecommunity
#colchestercreatives
#creativecoast
#magpiemakers
#creativecourses
#selfcare
#creativetime
#makersgonnamake
#silversmith

Visit @sarabjewellery on the @the_wivenhoe_art_tra

Visit @sarabjewellery on the @the_wivenhoe_art_trail today or over the weekend to browse some fabulous handmade jewellery.
She will be teaching our Intro to enamelling on 2 dates:

✅ Saturday 28th May
✅ Saturday 30th July
10am-1pm

Booking via website £65 pp all materials included.
Have a great weekend folks ! Xxx

#Repost @sarabjewellery with @make_repost
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I've made this collection of 'small is beautiful' stud earrings because not everyone wears whoppers.

Sarah will be teaching an introduction to enamelling class on two dates at @benchspacesilverschool

✅ Saturday 28th May
✅ Saturday 30th July
10am-1pm

Booking via www.bench-space.com website £65 pp all materials included.

#wivenhoearttrail
#enamelledjewellery
#enamelling #enamelledsilver #handmadejewelleryuk #contemporarycraft #suffolkcraftsociety

#Repost @suffolk_silversmith with @make_repost ・

#Repost @suffolk_silversmith with @make_repost
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🤩😍 I could not be happier with this open-backed chevron lace Amethyst pendant that I finished off yesterday evening at @benchspacesilverschool ❤️⚒️🔥
.
Making beautiful things that I would 100% buy for myself, is such an amazing feeling! Absolutely buzzing! 🐝
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#metalsmithingjewelry #metalsmithingclass #metalsmithingsociety #metalsmithingtechniques #metalsmithingmemes #silversmithing #silversmithingjewelry #silversmithingandjewellery #jewellerymaking #jewellerymaker #jewellerydesign #amethyst #amethystjewellery #amethystcrystal #benchspace #benchspacesilverschool

Saturday 21st May (10am- 1pm) Silver Earring/ pend

Saturday 21st May (10am- 1pm)
Silver Earring/ pendant workshop

Have you ever wanted to DESIGN and MAKE your own jewellery? Or someone who would LOVE to do this?
A specific design to suit your taste?
We have the perfect class for you…
a loved one or a group.

Our silver earring/pendant workshop offers you a creative morning in a fully equipped jewellery studio, learning how to use the tools to create your own designs to a professional high standard.
Make any type of earrings or pendant to wear home in style and how fantastic to
be able to say nonchalantly “yeah thanks, I made them myself…” 👏🙌

Complementary refreshments, gaining a new skill and new PERSONALISED jewellery?
If this sounds like the perfect way to spend some creative time, have a look at our website :

https://bench-space.com/product/silver-copper-brass-pendant-ear-rings/

www.bench-space.com

#silverjewellery
#silver
#silverjewelry
#dayout
#craftcourse
#saturdayplans
#weekendplans
#personalisedgifts
#personalisedjewellery
#silverjewellerymaking
#silverjewerellymakingclass
#thingstodoessexcoast
#dayoutcolchester
#hendo
#engaged
#weddinganniversary
#mothersday
#gift
#birthdaygift
#thingstodoessex
#makeasilverring
#ringworkshop
#clevercrafters #cleverhandsandcreativeminds #shinysilvertreasures
#goodmentalhealthgoals
#jewelleryworkshop
#jewellerytuitionuk

From last night’s evening class posted by the ve

From last night’s evening class posted by the very lovely Maddy…
also @magpie_metalsmith @iamjanroberts

#Repost @suffolk_silversmith with @make_repost
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Last nights class at @benchspacesilverschool was just full of laughter and creativity ❤️ I’m so thankful for this space to create and for the people I get to share this journey with 🔥⚒️ … oh! And I made a shiny thing!
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BENCHspacers making the most of all the lovely wor

BENCHspacers making the most of all the lovely workshop tools on offer in our bench hire sessions. Bring your own materials and make whatever you like with some guidance from me…
*for independent makers with prior experience.

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#freelancejeweller #creativehands
#lookwhatimade

#Repost @sarabjewellery with @make_repost
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🔥getting ready to welcome you!🔥
The @the_wivenhoe_art_trail starts this Friday and promises to be well worth a visit.

#wivenhoearttrail
#nicetomeetyou #makeadayofit #artistsstudio #meetthemaker #openstudios #supportindependants
#contemporarycraft #contemporaryenamel

One from yesterday’s Class- many thanks @zoe.sun

One from yesterday’s Class- many thanks @zoe.sunshine.wade for sharing.
A great way to kick off an amazing hen-do weekend…

silverjewellery
#silver
#silverjewelry
#dayout
#craftcourse
#saturdayplans
#weekendplans
#personalisedgifts
#personalisedjewellery
#silverjewellerymaking
#silverjewerellymakingclass
#thingstodoessexcoast
#dayoutcolchester
#hendo
#engaged
#weddinganniversary
#mothersday
#gift
#birthdaygift
#thingstodoessex
#makeasilverring
#ringworkshop
#clevercrafters
#cleverhandsandcreativeminds
#jewelleryworkshop
#jewellerytuitionuk

A busy day making beautiful rings ! It’s such a

A busy day making beautiful rings !

It’s such a great way to celebrate your Hen-do with a bunch of your friends making memories and keepsake jewellery to cherish!

Well done everyone 🙌👏👏👏

If you’d like to book a private workshop just send me a message.

#silverjewellery
#silver
#silverjewelry
#dayout
#craftcourse
#saturdayplans
#weekendplans
#personalisedgifts
#personalisedjewellery
#silverjewellerymaking
#silverjewerellymakingclass
#thingstodoessexcoast
#dayoutcolchester
#hendo
#engaged
#weddinganniversary
#mothersday
#gift
#birthdaygift
#thingstodoessex
#makeasilverring
#ringworkshop
#clevercrafters #cleverhandsandcreativeminds #shinysilvertreasures
#jewelleryworkshop
#jewellerytuitionuk
#silverworkshop
#benchspacejewellery
#brightlingsea

Looking forward to welcoming a lovely group of lad

Looking forward to welcoming a lovely group of ladies for a very special Hen-do making beautiful silver spinner/stacking rings.
What a great thing to do together to celebrate a special occasion and wear forever afterwards x

silverjewellery
#silver
#silverjewelry
#dayout
#craftcourse
#saturdayplans
#weekendplans
#personalisedgifts
#personalisedjewellery
#silverjewellerymaking
#silverjewerellymakingclass
#thingstodoessexcoast
#dayoutcolchester
#hendo
#engaged
#weddinganniversary
#mothersday
#gift
#birthdaygift
#thingstodoessex
#makeasilverring
#ringworkshop
#clevercrafters #cleverhandsandcreativeminds #shinysilvertreasures
#goodmentalhealthgoals
#jewelleryworkshop
#jewellerytuitionuk

One of our beginners getting their first go at pul

One of our beginners getting their first go at pulling wire today…
#whoneedsthegym ?

Lots of wire related enquiry on week 3 of the beginners course.

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#silversmithing
#silversisters
#silverworkshop
#benchspacejewellery
#brightlingsea
#thingstodoinbrightlingsea
#learnnewskills
#jewellerymaker
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#workshoplove
#metime
#jewellerytastersessions
#creativecourses
#beginnerscourse
#jewellerytastersessions
#makersgonnamake
#benchspace
#selfcare
#creativetime
#makersgonnamake
#silversmith

Today’s lovely offerings by a couple of our stud

Today’s lovely offerings by a couple of our students on the improvers course…

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#silverjewellery
#silverjewelry
#dayout
#craftcourse
#saturdayplans
#weekendplans
#personalisedgifts
#personalisedjewellery
#silverjewellerymaking
#silverjewerellymakingclass
#thingstodoessexcoast
#dayoutcolchester
#hendo
#engaged
#weddinganniversary
#mothersday
#gift
#birthdaygift
#thingstodoessex
#makeasilverring
#ringworkshop
#clevercrafters #cleverhandsandcreativeminds
#goodmentalhealthgoals
#jewelleryworkshop
#jewellerytuitionuk
#silversmithing
#silverworkshop
#benchspacejewellery

Introduction to Enamelling with Sarah Barker Have

Introduction to Enamelling with Sarah Barker

Have you ever wanted to add colour to your jewellery designs?
A new 3 hour taster session has just been listed on our website:
An Introduction to enamelling with the very lovely expert guest tutor Sara Barker.
Spend a glorious 3 hours experimenting with materials, kilns and colour, learning the foundation skills needed to begin your very own enamelling adventures, in a fully equipped jewellery studio.
2 dates available:

✅ Saturday 28th May
✅ Saturday 30th July
10am-1pm

Booking via website £65 pp all materials included.👇

https://bench-space.com/product/introduction-to-the-ancient-art-of-enamelling-with-tutor-sara-barker/

#wip from last night’s improvers course. Differe

#wip from last night’s improvers course.
Different techniques and processes in action.
I love the variety and seeing everyone’s ideas come to life…

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#makingsilverchain
#jewelleryworkshop
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#silversmithing
#silverworkshop
#benchspacejewellery
#brightlingsea
#thingstodoinbrightlingsea
#learnnewskills
#jewellerymaker
#jewellerymakers #jewellerymakersofinstagram
#workshoplife
#workshoplove
#metime
#jewellerytastersessions
#creativecourses
#beginnerscourse
#jewellerytastersessions
#makersgonnamake
#benchspace
#selfcare
#creativetime
#makersgonnamake
#silversmith

Another one from our BENCHspacers @gouepennie1234

Another one from our BENCHspacers @gouepennie1234 this morning - featuring an unusual mabe Pearl…

🙌👏👏👏👏🙌

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#makersgonnamake
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