Taster Session - Silver or Gold Filled Ring Making Workshop

Craft your own gorgeous ring at this jewellery making class in Northamptonshire.



1 hour Class size 1 to 4 guests       £22

Join us for an exciting jewellery making class in Yardley Hastings, where you will learn the art of creating a beautiful and textured ring using traditional techniques. This 1 hour taster session is perfect for beginners who want to explore the world of jewellery making.
You will start by measuring your ring size and cutting the wire to the correct length. With the guidance of our experienced instructor, you will then shape the wire into a ring using pliers and a mandrel, and secure it with a mallet. Next, you will file the ends to ensure a smooth finish and undertake the soldering process to give your ring its final form.
Once your ring is constructed, it's time to add texture to it! Using a hammer, you will create a unique textured design on the surface of the ring. After that, you will file, sand, and polish the ring to perfection.
For this class, you can choose between using sterling silver (included in the course fee) or upgrading to gold fill for an additional cost of around £7, payable on the day. Gold fill adds a luxurious touch to your ring with its thick layer of gold plate.
Our supportive and friendly atmosphere will help alleviate any fears you may have, making this workshop a fantastic opportunity to learn a new skill in a relaxed environment. You will enjoy working with high-quality materials and experiencing the joy of transforming wire into a wearable piece of art.
You'll learn how to:
  • Measure your size
  • Cut wire to the correct length
  • Form your wire into a ring shape using pliers and a mandrel with a mallet
  • File the ends
  • Solder the ring
  • Texture it with a hammer
  • File, sand, and polish it!
Choose from:
  • Silver (sterling silver) - included in the course fee.
  • Gold fill (a very thick layer of gold plate) - Additional cost of around £7 to be paid on the day if you want to upgrade to gold fill.


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Knowledge required
Completely beginner-friendly!
 
What you'll get
Silver (Sterling Silver) - included in course fee.
Gold fill (very thick layer of gold plate) - Additional cost of around £7 to be paid on the day if you want to upgrade to gold fill.
Location

Yardley Arts Centre, The Old School Hall, The Square, Yardley, Hastings, NN7 1EU

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Hi, I'm Beccy Gillat and I'm passionate about helping you to discover the wonderful world of jewellery making, silversmithing and more!
I run a number of different jewellery making courses in the beautiful village of Yardley Hastings which is conveniently located within easy reach of Northampton, Milton Keynes and Bedford.
There are courses to suit all levels of ability from complete beginners to those with some experience. One off workshops, multi week courses and 1:1 or private group booking all available, so please do get in touch if you have a specific technique you’d like to learn or special piece you would like to make.
I have years of experience and expertise from not only my studies (BA Metalwork and Jewellery making and MA Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery) but also from residential programmes, craft fairs and having my work displayed in art galleries across the world.
The workshop has come a really long way since Yardley Arts first opened 4 years ago. Originally the workshop was set to be a multi-use area and was named the craft room but I slowly took over the space and with my tool addiction and slowly filled the space with lots of kit.
It is a real pleasure to help someone make a piece of jewellery so personal to them that they will wear and treasure for a lifetime. Who knows it might even get passed down to younger family members one day.

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