Make An Initialed Silver Charm or Pendant Workshop
Duration
2 Hours Workshop
Group Size:
0-10 People Minimum age 10 *
Booking:
Pre-Booking Required
Price:
€85 per Person ( + Booking Fee)
Location:
Georges Street * Drury Street *
Handmake your own sterling silver charm or pendant to add to your charm bracelet or necklace!
Create a personalised charm or keepsake for you or someone special. Choose from a variety of pendant shapes including circular and diamond, or special icons like hearts, flowers, stars and even shamrocks! Charm makers over time have become more and more creative and this is a fantastic workshop to explore your creativity, learn a new skill and come away with a stunning, hand made piece of jewellery. You will get an insight into this incredible, ancient craft with a highly-experienced goldsmith who works within the industry and has an abundance of jewellery making experience.
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Over 4000 five-star reviews on popular review platforms.
Beginner-friendly workshop with no prior experience required.
Small, intimate class size ensures personalised attention throughout.
Class held every three weeks, plan ahead early.
Complimentary prosecco for groups of six or more.
Take home an initialed silver charm or pendant.
What will I learn in this workshop
Learn goldsmithing basics hands-on:
First practice various textures on Brass using a planishing hammer
Stamp out desired shape for your charm
File edges if needed using small hand files
Add textures to the charm for a unique look.
Stamp initials. Zodiac signs or a variety of designs on to your charm
Learn through demonstration and explanation:
Watch your charm being drilled with a pendant motor to fit a jump ring
Understand the polishing process of the pendant motor
Choose desired finish, Matte or Shiny
Whats included in the workshop
Tea, coffee and chocolate
All tools, equipment, and aprons provided for the duration of the workshop.
Yes, we offer special discounts on silver chains for our workshop goers.
Do you offer a gold-plating service?
Yes, we offer a gold plating service. It’s €50 for three charms, €40 euro for two charms and €30 for one charm. It is a 14-21 day service turnaround. Simply let your teacher know and they will organise this for you. You will be contacted by text when your charm is ready for collection. Alternatively, you can have it posted at owners’ risk. It’s an additional €10 (within Ireland) to €15- 20 (outside of Ireland).
What happens if I can’t make it or if I am late to my workshop?
If you can no longer make it to your booked workshop you must inform us in writing by email to info@silverworks.ie. Your cancellation must be confirmed as received by us on or before the relevant dates. Cancellations 48 hours before your scheduled workshop are entitled to reschedule to an alternative date of your choosing or a refund minus a 10% administrative fee. If it is between 48 hours and 24 hours before the start time of your workshop you will be entitled to a reschedule to an alternative date of your choosing, or a refund of 50%. If it is less than 24 hours before your workshop date and time you are not entitled to a refund or a reschedule. Cancelations after the start time of your workshop will not be considered and are not entitled to a refund or reschedule.
Our cut off point for accepting participants into the workshop is 10 minutes after the scheduled start time, If you are later than this time our teachers may refuse you access as it disrupts the workshop for the other students, so please plan out your route to us to allow plenty of time incase of any delays. If you fail to attended your scheduled workshop or are later than our cut off point you are not entitled to a refund or reschedule.
If a class is cancelled or postponed for reasons for which we are responsible, such as staff illness, we will make every reasonable effort to reschedule the class to suit the majority of attendees, or add missed hours onto remaining classes.
Please note that all classes require a minimum number of attendees. If too few bookings are received, classes may be rescheduled.
Unfortunately, no. As both of our studios are located in very old and beautiful period buildings, we have lots of stairs and are therefore not accessible for people with impaired mobility.
*My child is under the age of 16, can they attend the workshop?
Anyone aged between 10 and 16 years of age, can take part provided they are accompanied by a participating adult over 18 years. Both the child and adult must be booked in prior to the start of the workshop, if an under 16 is booked in without an adult they will not be allowed attend unless we have space to book in a guardian on that workshop and if we are fully booked this may not be the case. Anyone under the age of 10 years old is not allowed access to the workshops due to health and safety precautions.
Discover a new craft and develop a highly skilled trade.
Explore a joyful new hobby with hands-on gold smithing techniques.
Reconnect with your creative side through immersive, artistic practice.
Enhance focus and problem-solving skills while learning new techniques.
Relax by working with your hands in creative projects.
Craft unique, personalised gifts for yourself or loved ones.
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Visitor Testimonials
I would totally recommend this workshop, it was a lot of fun and I was delighted with the pendants that I got to make. There was a good balance between trying out the techniques for yourself and also getting some help when it was needed!
Hilary Ward
October | 2024
We had a great time at the charm making class! Kayleigh and Jill were great enthusiastic teachers and the workshop was very enjoyable and fun. Have already recommended it to friends and family!
Donnchadh Kindlon
October | 2024
Charm workshop with Kayleigh was perfect! My granddaughters and I had a delightful time and created wearable jewelry we didn’t know we were capable of, they wish to go again!
D Shurtleff
October | 2024
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