Summer School – Introduction to jewellery making
Overview
- A three day course developing the essential foundation skills required to design and make your own jewellery. Only limited spaces are available on this three day course, beginning on Friday 11th – 13th July ,from 10am until 4pm.
- Bring a packed lunch, refreshments are available throughout the session (tea, coffee, herbal teas and biscuits).
- Bookings can only be accepted via the website.
- Classes run at the BENCHspace studio on the Shipyard Estate in Brightlingsea on 1st floor (sorry no disabled access).
- This is an excellent starting point to learn or refresh the fundamental making skills required to make your own work in metal.












This course is based on the acquisition of skills and is not outcome based like the taster sessions 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 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 handbook with information for the course, list of essential tools and equipment along with a list of trusted suppliers will be provided.  Silver costs will be in addition to the course fee. We estimate a starting price of £45.00 for materials for the 3 day course.
What you'll learn
- Safe workshop practice
- Exploring the surface texture of metals by embossing, hammering, & 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
- Filing, 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
- 3 day introductory course to making silver jewellery.
- Limited to 10 spaces to ensure quality time with each student.
- 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!