Looking for a new creative outlet?
Fancied making your own jewellery?
Or want to give someone the gift of learning?
In these workshops you will have one to one or tuition from Claire or you can bring a friend, taking you from never having picked up a hammer to completing your first piece! All you need to bring is you, and maybe some ideas... although these can always be provided.
The Taster Sessions are for people with no prior experience with silversmithing and is open to anyone, however it is especially suited to you if are completely new to silversmithing and jewellery making. It also includes silver to make a couple of small projects.
The makers session is for people who have had a go at metalsmithing before and does not include silver, this can be bought during the session per gram.
In the short session (2.5 hours) you can expect to complete one small piece, such as a simple ring or pendant.
For the longer session (4.5 hours) you may complete two or three small pieces or a single larger or more complex piece - like a bangle or a ring with a stone setting.
Taster sessions- Silver is included to make the sort of items mentioned. You may be able to make more in the session, although there will be a charge for additional material.
If you are looking for more specific, in depth or ongoing tuition please see the Makers Sessions.
Just a few booking notes...
The workshop is in the Whitchurch area of Bristol. The specific address will be sent to you after booking.
There are steps at the workshop and a flight of stairs to access the bathroom.
This is a partially cat owned facility. While they are not in the workshop please bear this in mind if you have allergies.
Rescheduling & Cancellations
Claire appreciates that circumstances change, and should you need to move or cancel your session this can be done up to a week before your session date. Cancellations up to seven days before the session date cannot be refunded.
In the unlikely event that Claire has to cancel a session, alternative dates or a refund will be provided. Claire is not responsible for any outside costs you may incur.