Beginners Course in Jewellery making
Overview
- Bookings can only be accepted via the website.
- This course will be running the week commencing 08/09/25 for 8 sessions:
- Monday mornings (10am-12.30pm)
- Thursday evenings (6.30-9pm) Â Â
- The courses run during term time only (no class during half term).
- Classes run at the BENCHspace studio on the Shipyard Estate in Brightlingsea on 1st floor (sorry no disabled access).
- please wear appropriate workshop clothing, flat closed toe shoes/boots and tie long hair back.
- 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.
A brilliant booklet written by us will be sent to you as a PDF full of information and projects that we will be following over the course. You will need to print this out at home and bring it with you for the first session. You can request in advance and purchase a hard copy for an additional charge (if you do not have a printer).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
- Safe workshop practice
- Exploring the surface texture of metals by embossing, hammering, etching & stamping
- Correct use of piercing saw e.g., fitting blades and learning how to cut out precise internal/ external designs in metal by hand
- How to drill holes in metal using a variety of different tools
- Introduction to making your own wire, how to make findings and wire related jewellery
- Introduction to silver soldering techniques
- How to order supplies and precious metals
- How to size, measure and make rings
- How to make earring fittings and earrings
- Doming and swaging, design skills as well as polishing and finishing
- People work at their own pace and therefore projects covered depend on individual progress
- Finishing your work to a high standard
- Making your own designs in silver to wear forever
Booking is easy!

Please read the full Terms of Booking, and particularly the REFUNDS policy within those terms BEFORE making your booking.
£250.00 Per Person
Features
- 8 WEEK BEGINNERS COURSE (LEVEL 1)
- Limited spaces to ensure quality time with each student.
- Unlimited refreshments available throughout the session.
- Step-by-step tuition with tutor demonstrations given throughout the session, resulting in high quality student outcomes.
- Enjoy learning in our fully equipped jewellery workshop.
- Each person has their own jewellers’ bench with full set of tools.
- Make your own amazing jewellery to fit perfectly in your own unique style!