Half Day Jewellery Workshop

Learn how to design and make your own jewelleryEach piece of jewellery you make and keep is: * Unique, as it is designed and handmade by you* 99.9% solid silver* Hallmark standard* Yours to keep or give as a presentThe course is:*For beginners and experienced jewellers - tuition is tailored to your needs and skill levels*A maximum class size of 6 people so that you get good attention and tuition*A learning experience and at the same time it is fun and relaxed*3 hours long, 10am - 1pm or 2pm - 5pm *Great for individuals or a group of friends or family*Is very popular as a gift What you get:*You get 5 grams of silver clay - the number of pieces you make from this portion depends on the size and complexity of your pieces.*Jewellery to take home or use as a gift for loved ones - options are pendants, necklaces, earrings, charms.*Full tuition from an experienced and qualified teacher*All materials required to make your jewellery*Use of all toolsWhat actually happens on the course?*Louise will introduce you to this amazing material, silver clay and will explain how the clay becomes solid silver pieces of beautiful jewellery by the end of your course. *She has moulds and ideas for creating wonderful designs from the clay. *Louise will then show you how to fire your piece. This process removes particles in the clay to leave a 99.9% solid silver piece. *You will then polish to finish your creation. This whole process never ceases to amaze people, transforming a piece of silver clay into a final polished 99.9% solid silver jewellery piece for you to show off with pride.What is silver clay?*An environmentally-friendly recycled product, which when fired, becomes 99.9% solid silver of hallmark quality. *Recycled from goods containing silver such as mobile phones and x-rays*The silver is mixed with a binding compound to make a clay substance*The clay is flexible and can be shaped into various designs*The firing process burns off the binding compound to leave 99.9% solid silver of hallmark qualityWho is my tutor?Louise:*Over a decade of experience in teaching jewellery making*A senior metal clay instructor*Has an Art Clay Higher Diploma*Teaches at various jewellery schools and venues around the Midlands such as Chatsworth House, Leicester Cathedral and Bosworth Battlefield as well as my own studio in Market Bosworth. *Came third in a global jewellery contest held in Japan. *Has had three of of her jewellery pieces displayed in Tokyo in 2023 and 2026*In 2026 was awarded the Handmade Jewellery Designer of the Year for Central England by Prestige Awards*Has received more than 140 five star reviews*Is passionate about her craft and passing on her skills and knowledge to othersWhere is the studio?Market Bosworth:*Set in my garden in the Leicestershire countryside, *On the border of Leicestershire and Warwickshire*20 minutes away from the major motorway networks*A beautiful historic town boasting plenty of lovely restaurants and pubs*Nearby is the Bosworth Battlefield Centre, the Battlefield Steam Railway line (Shackerstone) and the Ashby Canal. *Is central to Leicester, Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham and Derby, all within one hours drive.*A great centre for a short break to combine with your jewellery classWhat have customers said?Laura in August 2026 said, "What a brilliant day! Louise was so patient and kind. I went solo and felt so welcomed. It’s a beautiful setting and I was so impressed at how much you can get done in a day! Thank you so much!"In summary what you get:*New or enhanced skills and knowledge*New jewellery pieces which are unique and handmade by you*An experience which can be enjoyed either on your own or with friends and family*A new hobby or maybe a new career*A visit to the lovely and historic town of Market Bosworth TuitionRefreshments Materials include 5 grams of clayYou take away your new jewellery. The number of pieces depends upon the size and complexity of the pieces. Example pieces are pendants, earrings, necklaces and charms. Read more details