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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 3 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2 hours, £85 - £105 per guest (£85 per Initial, £105 per Name)
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Join us for a hands-on beginner-friendly jewellery making class, where you will not only make your very own silver initial or name pendant to treasure and enjoy, but you will also learn more about hallmarking and what it means. And as a bonus, your pendant will be hallmarked by the London Assay Office with the FORGE hallmark!
This two-hour workshop will give you the opportunity to try "piercing" (hand sawing), drilling, and surface finishing – the fundamental skills that every jeweller needs to create their designs!
After booking your workshop, we will contact you to select your pendant shape and custom initial or name. This will then be laser-engraved by our specialist neighbours: Laser Engraving Services.
On the day of the workshop, the silver will be ready for you to pierce out and finish into a unique pendant.
Whilst you are making, you will also learn more about the meaning behind the shapes you have chosen. They are the FORGE brand shapes which pay homage to the "shield" shapes in Hallmarks. Each shield within a hallmark contains the initials of the maker who crafted the jewellery. Significantly, these "Maker's Marks" are entirely unique. This uniqueness serves as a distinct identifier, identifying a piece to its creator and verifying its authenticity.
Fun fact: Hallmarking is the earliest form of consumer protection!
Just as every "Maker's Mark" is unique, so too will be the pendant you create—truly a one-of-a-kind treasure that reflects your individuality.
What is the meaning behind the FORGE shapes?
The shapes pay homage to the "shield" shapes in hallmarks. These shapes are integral to the "Maker Mark" within a hallmark. Each shield contains the initials of the maker who crafted the jewellery. Significantly, every "Maker's Mark" is entirely unique. This uniqueness serves as a distinct identifier, linking a piece to its creator and verifying its authenticity.
Applying this notion to FORGE’s branding, these shapes have a twofold significance. Just as each shield embodies the artisan’s identity through the Makers Mark, the shapes also reflect the spirit of a community of individual makers. Simultaneously, they capture the essence of the broader FORGE community, representing the various roles that converge within it: Makers, designers, buyers, enthusiasts, suppliers, and service providers.
Similarly, the "shields" symbolism of authenticity and validation in the world of jewellery parallels the authenticity and value that members bring to FORGE. Much like metals are forged to create enduring lasting treasures, FORGE serves as a hub where individuals forge lasting connections and relationships. This symbolism underpins not only unity and individuality but also the importance of inclusivity and authenticity. It highlights the power of a supportive and collaborative community that FORGE embodies—where diverse talents and individuals come together to develop ideas and create something truly remarkable!
What do I need to prepare?
After booking your spot, we will contact you to choose from a selection of FORGE shapes and fonts. We will then pre-laser engrave your initial or name onto your shape ready for you to pierce out, drill a hole, add a jump ring and suspend from a chain.
What will I make?
You will make a personalised silver Initial or name pendant. Learn the skill of piercing out during this workshop and make your own personalised silver pendant.
What will happen on the day?
You'll be introduced to the world of jewellery learning introductory skills whilst enjoying making a unique personalised piece of jewellery. You'll receive step-by-step guidance through demonstration with an experienced teacher.
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FORGE was born out of our founder’s passion to celebrate Hatton Garden’s heritage, promote UK design and protect craft skills, by offering business support and workspace to Artisans and future talent. Our motto is ‘enriching lives through creativity’ and at the heart of that is the belief that creativity is not only inspirational and nurturing, but helps forge long lasting friendships and professional relationships too.
There are over 100 jewellery shops in Hatton Garden, but FORGE isn’t just another jewellery shop – it’s a destination where you can buy jewellery, learn skills, and make jewellery too. It offers unique jewellery collections by independent Designer-Makers, affordable co-working space for established and new Artisans, jewellery making and skills improvement workshops for all levels and experiences, demonstrations, talks, networking, social events, and a whole lot more – all under one roof!
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