21st May 2025 (Wednesday) Earring / Pendant workshop

Make Your Own Silver Earrings or Pendant – Silversmithing Workshop for Beginners

Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Time: 10am to 3pm approx
Location: SilverAli studio, Drybrook, Gloucestershire

Join me for a hands-on jewellery-making workshop where you’ll design and create either a sterling silver pendant or a pair of earrings from scratch! Perfect for complete beginners, this fun and relaxed session introduces you to traditional silversmithing techniques – no prior experience needed.

With only four participants per session, you'll receive plenty of personal guidance in a supportive, small-group setting, ensuring you get the help you need when you need it.

What You’ll Experience:

• Design Time – I’ll help you develop your own personal idea, whether you’d like a simple cut-out, hammered texture, stamped detail, or a combination.

• Tool Discovery – Get hands-on with jeweller’s tools and learn what they do.

• Copper Practice – Before working with silver, you’ll have the chance to practise your stamping and texturing techniques on copper, giving you the freedom to experiment, make a few mistakes, and build your confidence without pressure.

• Making Your Jewellery – Shape, saw, hammer, stamp, file, and polish your designs, transforming raw silver into a finished pendant or pair of earrings, ready to wear.

Halfway through the workshop we'll take a short break for a biscuit and a drink. Feel free to bring a sandwich, snack or packed lunch if you’d like.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a unique, personalised piece of silver jewellery – handmade by you!

Who Can Join?

• Complete beginners welcome – no experience needed.

• Ages 16+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult).

• Creative minds looking for a fun, practical experience!

Important Notes:

• No open-toe shoes or sandals allowed in my studio/workshop.

• Aprons provided – but wear something you don’t mind getting dusty.

• Good hand dexterity is required, as the workshop involves detailed hand tools and fine motor skills.

• Bring reading glasses if needed for close-up work.

• Workshop is on the first floor (not wheelchair accessible).

• Free parking on-site.

Cancellation & Booking Information:

If you need to cancel, please provide at least 14 days’ notice. Refunds are not available, but you’ll have the option to reschedule for an alternative date.

Have questions? Please feel free to contact me before making a booking.