A one day course introducing you to the creative art of jewellery making.

You will be guided through the process of making a silver ring using traditional silversmithing techniques such as measuring, annealing, sawing, forging, soldering, filing, texturing and polishing.

You will also be guided in the safe and proper use of your jewellery making tools which will help you practice confidently and independently after your workshop. 

Staring with a simple silver stacking ring, once you have got to grips with the main techniques, you will produce a ring of your own design, having the freedom to experiment and play with ideas and details, allowing your creativity to shine. Whether you prefer a minimalist design or a more intricate style, the choice is yours. We encourage you to let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique.

Hosted, in a traditional flint barn workshop which is nestled amongst the South Downs in the beautiful Cuckmere Haven (close to Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne & Hastings). 

The schedule for the day will include a delicious home cooked lunch and a scenic walk along the Cuckmere River.

Suitable for complete beginners with no previous jewellery making experience.

Participants must be 16 or over.

Classes are limited to 8 participants.

INCLUDES

• The use of all tools and materials

• A delicious home cooked, plant-based seasonal lunch

• Afternoon refreshments & sweet treats

• You will leave with your finished ring on the day, unless you choose tone of the additional extras. (See below)

Extra services such as engraving, gold plating and stone setting are offered at an additional cost. These can be requested and paid for at the end of the class.

• Gemstones start from £30 and up and include setting costs

• Gold plating ranges from £40-£60

• Engraving starts from £45

Please note each of these services have a lead time of 3 working weeks.

DATES:

Friday 30th August / 10am-4pm

Friday 4th October / 10am-4pm

N.B (We highly recommend that you spend some time in our beautiful village of Litlington where you can walk along the South Downs, amble along the Cuckmere River, visit the Litlington Crystal Store and the local Long Man Brewery or grab a bite and a pint at the 17th Century Plough & Harrow, before or after your jewellery class.)