July 2025 - JEWELLERY SHOP & WORKSHOP BOOKING

Make Your Own Sterling Silver Jewellery – Silversmithing Workshops for Beginners

Location: SilverAli Studio, Drybrook, Gloucestershire

Time & Date: Varies – see listings below for available projects and dates

Each workshop date is dedicated to a specific project - either ring bands, bangles, pendants or earrings - so you can choose the one that suits your interest.

You’ll start with sterling silver sheet or wire (and copper to practise on) and be guided step by step to make something personal and properly handmade - no kits or mass-produced parts here. These are tailored with beginners in mind: achievable and enjoyable with enough room to add your own flair.

Workshops are kept small (maximum of four people), giving you space to focus and plenty of personal support in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

What to Expect

Design + Planning – Choose textures, patterns and layout
Tool Discovery – Learn the use of jeweller’s tools
Copper Practice – Build confidence before moving to silver
Make Your Piece – Saw, shape, solder, file and polish using traditional techniques
Take Home a Finished Piece – Something you made, by hand, from start to finish

Good to Know

You’ll need good hand dexterity and finger strength. Some techniques are repetitive or involve handling small tools
Bottled water and biscuits are provided – feel free to bring extra snacks or a packed lunch
Aprons are provided, but wear something you don’t mind getting dusty
No open-toe shoes or sandals allowed in the workshop
Materials to make one finished piece in sterling silver are included in the price – along with copper for practice
Bring reading glasses if needed for close-up work
Dust masks and safety glasses are available and offered where needed
Workshop is on the first floor (regretfully not wheelchair accessible)
Free on-site parking