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Collette Dawn Jewellery
location_on Orpington, Bromley
local_activity classes: Silversmithing • Jewellery Making
5.0 (50)Collette Dawn is a jewellery designer and maker based in Greater London. Since graduating from Glasgow School of Art 20 years ago, with a BA Hons in Silversmithing and Jewellery, Collette Dawn has continued to create private commissions as well as teaching jewellery making classes.
From her studio, Collette Dawn offers tailor-made jewellery making classes and workshops, where you can choose from a selection of projects and learn how to personalise them to suit your own tastes.
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Reviews
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Jennifer Price-Jones • Apr 2024
I'm very glad I found this workshop. It's a little bit far from central London, but I'm glad I made the journey. Collette is very friendly and helpful, and my bangle turned out beautifully.
Sadie Munro • Mar 2024
My husband and I booked in for rung making with Collette because we wanted to try something new! Collette was brilliant and the class was really interesting and fun.
We are so pleased with our rings!
Elliot Crosson • Jan 2024
Amazing experience
I booked this as a present for my girlfriend and we both absolutely loved it! Collette is super friendly and very talented. We love our new rings and definitely recommend booking!
Heather Robins • Dec 2023
A VERY enjoyable bespoke class in which I made 2 silver Christmas presents for my lovely wife. Collette was very easy to learn from, very knowledgeable, had all the necessary tools and we had a very enjoyable time over the 2 3/4 hours I was there.
Rebecca Turner • Nov 2023
Absolutely loved this class!
We took our friend there for her birthday, and it was a really special way to celebrate and walk away with the perfect gift!
Collette was amazing, she was really helpful, passionate and a great laugh!
We will definitely be back for another class!
Isla McDonald • Oct 2023
6 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
Great class. Teacher was very informative, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about jewellery/rings. Learned lots and hope to do more classes with Collette in the future. Would definitely recommend this class.
Natalie • Aug 2023
The teacher is lovely, she joined in on the banter between me and my siblings, but almost managed to control the flow of the whole lesson to ensure that we finished in time, we all thoroughly enjoyed it and adore the rings we've made (The picture is pre-buffing the rings)
Sparky Vandyke • Jul 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
Collette was a fantastic instructor, really well prepared with our supplies, and easy to chat with for the whole class. The bangles we made are beautiful! Thanks to her guidance and help it looks like a professionally made piece I am proud to wear.
Zoe Whitehead • May 2023
Wonderful session with Collette, she was very friendly, kind and patient teacher.
We are looking forward to returning with our families in the near future!
Annie To • Apr 2023
Collette is so friendly, and made this workshop such fun and a great laugh. You’re spoilt for choice on material, we loved it! There was so much Collette taught us at every step, she broke it down for us and guided us so effortlessly, we felt like jewellery making pros. Would definitely recommend.
Eleanor Sharpe • Apr 2023
5 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Lovely relaxing atmosphere. Collette was very welcoming and made the learning easy and interesting. Left with a lovely silver ring
Kiran Rai • Mar 2023
Collette was amazing, accommodating and made everyone feel at ease. We learned a lot about the process, the time, the materials required and the skill.
Was a fab experience…I love my rings!
Megan Smith • Feb 2023
Really interesting and satisfying class with 3 beautiful rings made!
Collette was really accommodating when we were running late. She was knowledgeable and great at keeping us all on track at the different stages and explaining everything to us.
You choose from the wires available on the day and can choose your own finishes too. Would highly recommend!
Keighley • Feb 2023
Had a brilliant time on the silver stacking ring class. Collette was such a great teacher, taking the time to explain each process, and happy to help when needed. All materials are included in the price too. Will definitely be doing another class.
Yasmin Eddleston • Feb 2023
4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews
Collette was a brilliant teacher! I was so happy with my three stacking rings! Thank you for a great morning
Rachel Marshall • Jan 2023
My sister and I had such a lovely afternoon at Collette's silver charm making class. The studio is easy to find and super accessible from central London. In the class Collette gave really clear instructions and advice, as well as lots of interesting additional insights into silversmithing, and we were both really pleased with the charms that we made.
Emily Targett • Nov 2022
I had a great time learning how to make silver drop earrings with Collette.
From the get go Collette was very welcoming. Throughout the class she was very supportive and encouraging, making it a priority that everyone left with something they were over the moon with.
Safe to say, I'm very, very happy with the whole experience and the earrings I made which will make the perfect xmas gift for my Mum.
Will be returning in the near future to make more jewellery with Collette!
Highly recommended :)
Millie Clift • Nov 2022
I went with my mum to the class as a birthday present. It was such a good gift and a great experience. Collette is really patient and supportive and lets you have a go at all of the steps to create your earrings - she would always ask if it was ok for her to help you fix things before stepping in which was great! I would recommend the experience to anyone - Collette really went above and beyond. The materials (sterling silver) and equipment were perfect. Thank you again Collette!
Janet Kelly • Oct 2022
What a fabulous afternoon with Colette who sharedher extensive knowledge so I could design and make my own thumb ring.
It will be so special as I know I made it myself.
Highly recommended.
Fergus Lau • Sep 2022
Collette was patient, kind, funny and give very clear instructions on each step of the ring making. Would definitely recommend to anyone including friends and family who have interest in jewelery making. Go people, she is amazing.
Findlay Baillie • Sep 2022
Wonderful teacher, great chat, very informative and can adapt to different needs easily! Thank you.
Lucy Pearson • Aug 2022
11 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews
My daughter and I have had s great time. We both made 3 stacking rings and learnt so much. Collette is a wonderful tutor and so keen to help. We will definitely be back to make some more.
Ella Burke • Jul 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Collette was very patient with me, even on a boiling hot day. I was really pleased with the finished result
Penny Webb • Jun 2022
Had a really lovely afternoon making stacking rings and Collette was a great teacher!
Loving the new rings - thank you!
Karen Sikka • May 2022
Collette was a great teacher - friendly, helpful and informative. Her instruction and explanations were clear and easy to follow, even for someone as cack-handed as me!
There was a wide range of wire types and thicknesses, and handy examples of how they'd look made up as rings, with or without texture.
Everything starts with a strip of your chosen wire and you then start to shape, cut, join, polish and texture (if you'd like) it until you have your very own handcrafted ring.
It was a brilliant afternoon and I'd definitely recommend both the class and Colette, so don't hesitate to make your booking if you'd like to create your own ring.
Jenni Shaw • May 2022
Collette is lovely and was very informative. She helped us make silver rings, we love them. The venue was appropriate and in a great location. Would definitely recommend
Lisa-Mari Krige • Feb 2022
Collette was a wonderful teacher, patient and helpful.
I learnt a lot in my class and Collette gave us the time to try each new skill independently.
I will definitely be back.
