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...
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susannahjbrookes
- Jun 25
- 4 min
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...
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Alys Power
- Jun 24
- 3 min
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
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Alys Power
- Jun 18
- 10 min
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...
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Alys Power
- Jun 11
- 2 min
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...
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Amber Gillett
- May 28
- 3 min
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...
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Amber Gillett
- May 28
- 2 min
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...
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Alys Power
- Apr 25
- 3 min
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...
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Alys Power
- Apr 22
- 5 min
How to price your jewellery for sale
How to price your jewellery for sale
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Alys Power
- Apr 21
- 1 min
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...
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Alys Power
- Mar 31
- 3 min
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...
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Alys Power
- Mar 18
- 4 min
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...
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Alys Power
- Mar 15
- 3 min
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...
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Amber Gillett
- Mar 9
- 1 min
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...
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Alys Power
- Mar 7
- 3 min
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....
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Alys Power
- Mar 5
- 2 min
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...
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Alys Power
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Jewellery Making Can be Scary
It can feel really daunting starting something new. And jewellery making is no exception. And neither is running a jewellery school. When...
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Alys Power
- Jan 25
- 2 min
How To Start Silver Soldering
Soldering is a common technique used in jewellery making to join metal components together. It involves using a metal alloy, known as...
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Alys Power
- Oct 31, 2023
- 3 min
Why Rings Are Such A Good place To Start
Rings are an important and significant category of jewellery. They hold cultural, symbolic, and personal significance for many people...
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Alys Power
- Oct 4, 2023
- 2 min
What To Wear
When you are in the workshop (ours or yours) you need to be safe and ready to work. Here's some advice on workshop appropriate attire....
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