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Five Favourite Nottingham jewellers
We are so lucky ion Nottingham to be surrounded by wonderful makers, creatives and artists. And lots them are jewellers too. We love...

Alys Power
Apr 292 min read
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The Joy of Second Hand Jewellery Tools
New tools are always exciting and if they are second hand but new-to-you that's even better. Our school has plenty of tools which had a...

Alys Power
Apr 74 min read
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Rescuing Rusty Jewellery Tools
We recently took a delivery of new-to-us tools. Bought second hand, some were in pristine condition and some were... not. Rusty and...

Alys Power
Mar 83 min read
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Personalised jewellery making classes, courses and support.
Whether you are yet to come to your first class with us or are a regular face in our workshop - did you know that our classes and courses...

Alys Power
Jan 204 min read
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A tradition of tea and cake and why it's so important at the jewellery school.
If you have been to a class with us you will know that the kettle is the most important tool in our workshop. And it seems to be a family...

Alys Power
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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NOW MY HANDMADE JEWELLERY BUSINESS IS UP AND RUNNING – HERE’S WHAT I’VE LEARNED
I started my jewellery-making journey after a good friend gifted me a day’s jewellery-making workshop followed by the level 1 NJS...
susannahjbrookes
Jun 25, 20244 min read
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Five books to help you design your own jewellery
Sometimes thinking about what you want to make is harder than learning to make it. Read on for five of our favourite books on jewellery desi

Alys Power
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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How To Make Holes In Metal
Making holes is an essential part of jewellery making but it can be a challenge in a home studio, especially if you want to work in a...

Alys Power
Jun 18, 202410 min read
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more than metal
Whilst precious metals will always mean a lot to us there is more to jewellery making than gold and silver. There are so many talented...

Alys Power
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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The Magic of Wax Carving
Join Our Creative Workshops on October 26th Have you ever wondered how jewellers create those intricate, breathtaking pieces that seem...
Amber Gillett
May 28, 20243 min read
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Exploring Mixed Media Jewellery Making: Unleash Your Creativity with Acrylic and Wood
Are you ready to enter the world of mixed media jewellery making? Join us for an exciting workshop on July 6th where we will explore the...
Amber Gillett
May 28, 20242 min read
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How To Hold Small Things
Ring clamps are an underrated tool. They are cheap, effective and can make the world of difference. If you have ever drilled into your...

Alys Power
Apr 25, 20243 min read
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How to price your jewellery for sale
How to price your jewellery for sale

Alys Power
Apr 22, 20245 min read
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Plants for a jewellers workshop
Plants will make your jewellery studio a brighter and prettier place to work but there is one plant we really recommend every jeweller...

Alys Power
Apr 21, 20241 min read
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5 Places To Do Creative Craft Classes in the East Midlands
We love making jewellery and the silversmiths workshop will always be our happy place... but we love making other things too. Whether...

Alys Power
Mar 31, 20243 min read
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The best classes for beginner jewellers & silver smiths
If you want to start making silver jewellery but don't know where to start don't worry. We have helped hundreds of new jewellers take...

Alys Power
Mar 18, 20244 min read
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Five UK Jewellers who..... use Keum Boo
Keum Boo is an ancient Korean technique which allows you to fuse a layer of 24 karat fine gold onto your silver work. It's a brilliant...

Alys Power
Mar 15, 20243 min read
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Playing With Fire - Fusing Silver Workshop
Hey there, crafty folks! Let's dive into a quick rundown of the fusing workshop we hosted on March 9th. It was a real blast, all about...
Amber Gillett
Mar 9, 20241 min read
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Our favourite books for jewellery making
To celebrate world book day here are a few our of our favourite recent books on our favourite subject. The Art Of Wax. Elsa Tierney....

Alys Power
Mar 7, 20243 min read
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Learning to make jewellery is best done in person.
There's something special about a face to face class. Being in a creative space with like minded people, learning, creating and working...

Alys Power
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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