Silver Ring Making Workshop for Beginners

Gain a broad understanding of traditional handmade ring-making practices.



6 hours Location Pampisford Class size 1 to 8 guests   £140 - £250 (£140 for Public Class; £250 for Private Class)
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Jewellery Making
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Ring Making Experience Gifts
This lively, fast‑paced ring‑making workshop is perfect for beginners and packed with practical skills, tips and hands‑on guidance. You’ll create at least three sterling silver rings, choosing from a shaped stacker, a classic band, a wishbone ring or a twisted‑wire design. You’ll also have freedom to select your preferred wire widths, textures and finishes, allowing you to craft pieces that reflect your personal style.
Throughout the day, you’ll build a solid understanding of traditional silversmithing techniques while learning to use essential jewellery‑making tools safely and confidently. You’ll explore forming, annealing, soldering, pickling, texturing and finishing, with plenty of opportunities to personalise your designs.
All materials are included, and additional silver can be purchased on the day if you’d like to customise your pieces or make more. Tools are provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own. Liz will guide you step‑by‑step, ensuring you feel supported at every stage.
The workshop takes place in Liz’s garden studio, where she teaches in small groups to ensure plenty of individual support. Liz brings over 20 years of professional teaching experience, along with specialist diplomas in Fine Jewellery Making and Advanced Jewellery Making from the London Jewellery School. This combination of high‑level jewellery training and decades of classroom expertise means you’ll learn complex techniques in a way that feels clear, achievable and genuinely enjoyable. Her workshops are structured, supportive and packed with practical guidance, offering step‑by‑step teaching and personalised troubleshooting from an experienced educator.

Upcoming dates for Silver Ring Making Workshop for Beginners

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 9 Jan 2027 and 27 Feb 2027.

  • Sat 9 Jan 2027, 10am-4pm
  • Sat 27 Feb 2027, 10am-4pm
What you'll get
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have developed practical skills in metal forming, wire bending, soldering and finishing, and will leave with at least three beautifully crafted sterling silver rings in styles of your choice. Many participants go on to join the Beginners’ Silver Jewellery Course or attend Returners’ Sessions to continue developing their skills.
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Knowledge required
No previous experience with jewellery making is required. Some manual dexterity is helpful, but most individual needs can be accommodated. Participants are encouraged to get in touch if they would like to discuss any specific requirements. Please note that the learning studio is not currently wheelchair accessible. Children aged 11 and over are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
What to bring
  • You may wish to bring a pen and notebook. I do provide handouts for some of the projects, but a pen and notebook might be handy.
  • You may also wish to bring an apron.
  • If you suffer from any respiratory conditions, you might like to bring a dust mask.
  • You can also purchase more silver to make extra pieces, so please bring cash to pay directly to your tutor.
  • Tools and consumables will be provided, but if you have any, feel free to bring your own.
Location

Pampisford

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Recent reviews of Silver Ring Making Workshop for Beginners

  • 5/5 from Sarah Pumfrey, attended Oct 2026: Liz was a great teacher, calm and informative. Everything was demonstrated clearly. When she told us we’d all make 3 silver rings by the end of the day I was very sceptical, having never done anything like this before. But all 8 of us made 3 rings each, all very individual to the maker. I thoroughly enjoyed the class, love my rings and want to try more jewellery making classes. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Robert Evans, attended Oct 2026: Great Class, Liz was a brilliant and helpful teacher, she made the whole process very straightforward and easy to follow, producing 3 unique rings.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Forecast, attended Aug 2025: Brilliant course. Taught at a good pace. I was amazed what I produced by the end. Would highly recommend it as a course.
  • 5/5 from Mike Finch, attended Jan 2025: This class was absolutely fascinating and very interesting with Liz as the ideal tutor. She was so helpful and looked after the class really well. I was slightly apprehensive being an older beginner but I needn't have worried at all and came away with 3 highly polished silver rings that I had made myself to keep and to wear. I would thoroughly recommend Silver Bird to all ages. Fran Edson, 25 January 2025
  • 5/5 from Rachel Winson, attended Dec 2024: Really enjoyable day, great facilities and support, amazed by and delighted with what we made.
  • 5/5 from Audrey Jackson, attended Nov 2024: My daughter and I attended Liz Taylor's silver ring-making workshop two days ago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Liz is a brilliant teacher. She explains each stage clearly, with demonstrations and is there to help individuals if necessary. Each participant has a workstation with all the tools required for ring-making, including a blow-torch. There are other pieces of equipment around the room which again, Liz demonstrates their use, always with the necessary safety measures. There were 8 of us on this particular workshop, ranging in age from twenties to eighties and we all proudly came away with three beautiful silver rings on our fingers. Throughout the day we were served regular hot drinks and made to feel at home. I can't recommend Liz highly enough and look forward to future workshops with her.
  • 5/5 from Val James, attended May 2024: We had a fabulous day at the ring making workshop run by Liz from Silver Bird. The four of us fitted perfectly in the pretty little garden workshop, me & the wife/partners of my 3 sons. Liz was warm & welcoming, providing excellent tuition and knowledge throughout the day. All materials and equipment we needed were available along with Liz's guidance on how too use them. We all started the day unsure and doubting our abilities but all of us ended up producing 3 lovely shiny rings which we were all proud to wear home! Possibly the most magical part was the final polishing, taking a dull okish looking item and turning it into a lovely shiny piece of jewellery! I think that the quality of the workshop, especially Liz's incredible knowledge, and the silver rings you get to take home, offers excellent value for money. Thank you Liz for such a lovely & memorable day
  • 5/5 from Carol Harding, attended May 2024: This was a birthday treat for my daughter. We had a fantastic day with Liz and made four rings each. My daughter had made jewelry before, but I was a total beginner and the class was geared towards both of our abilities. Great value, we really enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend the workshop.
Your teacher

Liz Taylor
Liz Taylor

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I am the owner of The Silver Bird, an artisan, handmade jewellery business based in a semi-rural village in Cambridgeshire. I am a member of the Guild of Jewellery Designers, have a Diploma in Fine Jewellery making, and am currently completing a Diploma in Advance Jewellery making with the London Jewellery School. I specialise in bespoke commissions and customisable pieces, as well as teaching traditional jewellery making techniques.
I retired from an 18 year career as a secondary DT teacher, over which time I taught hundreds of young people how to design and make novel, beautiful products, by exploring material properties and generating unique forms.
During this time, I completed a Masters of Education at Cambridge University, focusing on creative idea generation and development. This gave me a particular passion for biomimicry; using and replicating the nature through product design to make unique textures and forms.
I have taught adult silver jewellery making classes in several schools, and have set up my own teaching school in Pampisford, Cambridge.
Jewellery making with silver is easily the most addictive thing I have ever done. And that's before we talk about the enchanting world of gemstones! Whether you are into contemporary or classic pieces, you are learning for pleasure, or you want your own career change, I can help you fall in love with the processes and achieve your jewellery-making potential.
Contact me for an informal chat if you'd like more information of what I can offer. I look forward to making with you.
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Silversmithing
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