If you are coming to a ring making workshop with us then the very first thing we will do is measure your size. A ring should be comfortable, it should feel like it moves on your finger when you wave your hand but it also shouldn't feel tight or uncomfortable when you make a fist. Getting the size right is one of the most difficult thing about making rings.

Jewellery is more than just beautiful objects - it's tiny pieces of art, each with a story. But what separates a good jeweller or silversmith from the rest? What qualities do you need to be successful in the workshop, make pieces you are proud of and that are wonderful to wear?

In the age of DIY crafts and personalised gifts, jewellery making has surged in popularity. The ability to create unique and beautiful...

Handmade gifts are something really special - whether you are giving an item you made yourself or giving the experience of making...

"We train silversmiths every day." And whilst working with this precious metal can be daunting, transitioning to working with gold can...

We are so lucky in Nottingham to be surrounded by wonderful makers, creatives, and artists. Many of them are jewellers too. We love being...

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...

We recently took a delivery of new-to-us tools. Bought second hand, some were in pristine condition and some were... not. Rusty and...

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...

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...

I started my jewellery-making journey after a good friend gifted me a day’s jewellery-making workshop followed by the level 1 NJS...

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

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...

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...

Join Our Creative Workshops on October 26th Have you ever wondered how jewellers create those intricate, breathtaking pieces that seem...

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...

Ring clamps are an underrated tool. They are cheap, effective and can make the world of difference. If you have ever drilled into your...

How to price your jewellery for sale

Plants will make your jewellery studio a brighter and prettier place to work but there is one plant we really recommend every jeweller...

We love making jewellery and the silversmiths workshop will always be our happy place... but we love making other things too. Whether...