Beginners Course in Jewellery making
Overview
- Bookings can only be accepted via the website.
- This course is running either as an evening class (Mondays) or a morning class (Wednesdays):
- Monday evenings (6.30-9pm) from 28th April-23rd June 2025 Â
- Wednesday mornings (10am-12.30pm) from 30th April-25th June 2025.
- The courses run during term time only (no class on 26th/28th May 2025).
- Classes run at the BENCHspace studio on the Shipyard Estate in Brightlingsea on 1st floor (sorry no disabled access).
- This 8-week course runs three times each year, in January, April, and September. It is an excellent starting point to learn or refresh the fundamental making skills required to make your own work in metal.
- You are welcome to repeat this course and do it again as many times as you like!
- Course fee does not include precious metals.  Silver costs are approx £40 (minimum).  You can equally make your jewellery in copper and learn the same skills (for less ££).
The beginner’s course is about introducing you to as many processes and tools as possible and is based on the acquisition of skills. This course is not outcome based i.e. we do not aim to make a finished piece of jewellery each session, although you will finish a small collection of pieces (dependant on the individual) by the end of the course.
Each two-and-a-half-hour session, is designed to give you maximum hands-on practical time in the workshop, getting used to selecting, holding, and using the tools efficiently.
A list of essential tools and equipment will be provided to set up your own workbench at home if you wish, along with a list of trusted suppliers for all your jewellery making needs.
What you'll learn
Booking is easy!
Please read the full Terms of Booking, and particularly the REFUNDS policy within those terms BEFORE making your booking.
