CLASSES & COURSES
jewellery courses in st albans, hertfordshire
Our jewellery making classes welcome all skill levels, from complete beginners to confident makers. Guided by experienced tutors, you’ll learn how to design and craft your own beautiful, wearable pieces using a variety of tools and materials.
beginner jewellery making classes
Perfect for those new to jewellery making or looking to explore a creative new skill, our beginner classes introduce the essential tools, materials, and techniques needed to create your first pieces. You’ll gain a solid foundation in design and craftsmanship while building confidence in working with different materials and methods in a relaxed and supportive environment.
- Simple Band Ring
- Pendant & Earrings
- Pierced out pendant or ring
- Bangle / With Charm
- Cabochon stone setting
- Hollow form pendant
- Flush setting project
- Faceted stone setting project
techniques covered:
- Measuring & Marking
- Piercing / Sawing
- Annealing
- Adding Texture
- Forming
- Soldering
- Drilling
- Filing
- Stone setting
- Refining & Finishing
- Polishing
beginner jewellery making classes
- Simple Band Ring
- Pendant & Earrings
- Pierced out pendant or ring
- Bangle / With Charm
- Cabochon stone setting
- Hollow form pendant
- Flush setting project
- Faceted stone setting project
techniques covered:
- Measuring & Marking
- Piercing / Sawing
- Annealing
- Adding Texture
- Forming
- Soldering
- Drilling
- Filing
- Stone setting
- Refining & Finishing
- Polishing
intermediate jewellery making classes
Sessions are available as 3‑hour or 5‑hour ad‑hoc bookings, as well as a structured 8‑week course, giving you the flexibility to learn in a way that suits your goals and schedule.
Our intermediate jewellery sessions are ideal for those who have completed a beginners course or already have some experience at the bench. These classes are designed to help you refine your existing skills, deepen your technical knowledge, and gain confidence as a maker.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore a range of techniques or develop your own design ideas with expert guidance. Whether you’re looking to experiment, take on more challenging projects, or get hands‑on with new tools and equipment, this course supports you in bringing your creative ideas to life.
techniques covered:
- Hollow Form Work
- Fabrication
- Repousse
- Hydraulic Pressing
- Intermediate Stone Setting
- Reticulation
- Wax Carving
- Forging
- Chasing
- Fly Pressing
- Flush, Claw, & Tension Setting
- Granulation
intermediate jewellery making classes
techniques covered:
- Hollow Form Work
- Fabrication
- Repousse
- Hydraulic Pressing
- Intermediate Stone Setting
- Reticulation
- Wax Carving
- Forging
- Chasing
- Fly Pressing
- Flush, Claw, & Tension Setting
- Granulation
advanced jewellery making classes
techniques covered:
- Hinged Lockets
- Linking Project
- Wax carving
- Advanced Fabrication
- Follow Form Fabrication
- Advanced Stone Setting
- Hinged Bangles & Box Catches
advanced jewellery making classes
techniques covered:
- Advanced Stone Setting
- Hollow Form Fabrication
- Hinged Bangles with Box Catches
- Wax Carving
- Linking Systems
- Hinged Lockets
- Advanced Fabrication
taster classes & workshops
What to expect from the classes
Expect a relaxed, welcoming studio environment where you can switch off, get hands-on, and enjoy creating something truly personal.
Every class is fully guided, with step-by-step support as you cut, shape, texture, solder and polish your piece.
All tools and silver are provided, and you’ll finish the session with beautifully handcrafted jewellery to take home.
What you will learn
You’ll learn the core skills of jewellery making:
- how to cut and shape metal,
- forming and texturing techniques,
- soldering and safe tool use, filing,
- finishing and polishing, turning your design ideas into a finished piece.
These skills give you a solid foundation to continue making jewellery, or simply enjoy the experience of crafting something by hand.
Want to make your own wedding rings?
For couples looking for something meaningful, our wedding ring workshop lets you design and create your own bands from scratch.
Guided throughout, you’ll learn how to form, solder and finish your rings to a professional standard; creating a pair of wedding bands that are completely personal, handcrafted, and truly one-of-a-kind.
Just want a casual taster class?
If you’re after a fun, no-pressure introduction, our taster sessions are perfect.
In a few hours, you can make a silver band ring, stacker rings, a pendant, earrings, cufflinks, a bangle or a keyring.
Bring friends, family or colleagues, enjoy learning something new, and leave with a piece of jewellery you made yourself; no experience needed!
Important information
Payment for Classes: We require a deposit of £135 for weekday courses and the balance is payable on the first day of term. Full payment is required for all taster classes and weekend workshops. – this confirms your place. Payment can be made by debit or credit card over the phone, BACS payment online, or in cash by dropping in at our studio.
Missed Classes: If you miss a class, it cannot be rescheduled. We hope by giving the dates in advance you will be able to make suitable arrangements to attend class. If you have to cancel a class or course, we regret that no refund can be issued. However, if we can fill your space, we will refund minus a £10 administration fee.
Class Cancellation: In the rare event that we need to cancel an event or workshop, we will issue a full refund or transfer for the class or course.
Materials: We provide materials such as saw blades, solder, and emery paper for your first class, but you will need to purchase your own materials thereafter. These items are available to purchase at our workshop. We also provide the base metals to make your first project. However, should you wish to work in silver, there will be an additional charge. This will vary depending on what you are making.
Friendly and creative classes
Start your jewellery making journey today today in the heart of St. Albans, Hertfordshire.