Introduction to Jewellery Making Course

This class is for you if you are a complete newbie or for those of you who may be a little rusty and would like to get back into Jewellery making after a break!

Is this Intro to Jewellery Making Course the right course for me?

We understand how daunting it is to start something new and how easy it is to lose it, if you don’t use it. We pride ourselves on small intimate classes, this is so that:

1. You, our students feel comfortable in your new explorations

2. Our teachers can really get to know you and help and guide you through each class.

3. Each session is 2.5 hours for 5 consecutive weeks from your start date! 

Our introductory course is the perfect place to start! If you’re still unsure if this is right course for you, we recommend trying one of our taster classes, which are €85 and run for approx. 2 hours!

Benefits of learning jewellery making skills

There are many benefits to learning a new skill in general, but learning how to make jewellery specifically has its own benefits such as:

– Helps you start a new hobby and learn a highly skilled trade
– Connect back in with your creative side
– Improves focus and problem solving skills
– Unique and personalised gifts are a guarantee for your loved ones
– Working with your hands relaxes you
– There are so many different ways to do everything so you’ll have lots of fun exploring what works best for you!

What will I learn in this workshop?

  • How to pierce ( saw ) and drill through metal
  •  How to form a ring using pliers
  • How to soldered
  • How to file the ring using different size hand files
  • How to texture the ring using a hammer
  • How to Bezel set a stone
  • How to polish on a polishing motor 

Duration of Course

We offer a fun and interactive 5 week course, see below to see when our next course is kicking off!

If one of your classes from your five week course falls on bank holiday, it will not go ahead on that day. The course will resume where it left off the following week. 

 

Why Silver Works

Unlike traditional institutions, our priority is to help you learn & develop a new skill, not profit.

This is why we offer only 6 places within our bespoke courses, so you get the most out of each class!

You will be taught by highly experienced goldsmiths, working within the industry who has an abundance of Jewellery design experience.

On completion of this Jewellery making course, you will have learnt about:

 

  • Piercing
  • Hammering techniques
  • Stone setting (Bezel setting)
  • Filing
  • Polishing
  • Operate tools such as pendant drills
  • Solder with an Orca and a hand torch

Everything You Make, You Keep!

You Will Have Made either of the below:

 

  • A pierced pendant
  • A beautiful ring with a rub over bezel setting.

What’s Included

We provide Tea and coffee

All tools and equipment, drills, aprons, are provided.

 

Additional cost for materials €25 – €45, If a larger item is made the materials cost will be higher 

How much we talking

The cost of our 5-week course is €355.

Please note, there is a surcharge, separate from the cost of the course, this is put towards the cost of materials such as the silver, this is usually between €25 – €45 and is dependant on what you create! If a larger item is made the material cost will be higher and if a second item is made the cost will be €45.

Our cancellation policy is as follows: you will receive 100% of your course fee if you cancel by email or phone more than 2 weeks prior to the course. If you cancel two weeks or less before the course is due to start, you will 0% of your course fee back. 

Cancellation and Rescheduling

In order to cancel a booking, you must inform us by email at enquiries@silverworks.ie 

Your cancellation must be confirmed as received by us on or before the relevant dates, as set out below.  All cancellations and transfers are subject to an administrative fee of 10% of the cost of the class/course.

  • If your written request is received more than 30 days before the event is due to begin, you will be entitled to a full refund of the amount paid, less the administrative fee.

  • If your written request is received within the 30 day period before the event, you will not be entitled to a refund for your place.

  • Cancellations requested after the course/event has started will not be considered.
  • Transfer to an alternative course/event should be requested in writing at least 14 days before the course start date.
  • Transfer requested less than 14 days before the event may be declined unless a replacement student can be found for your place prior to the start date.
  • If you fail to attend a course, event or class, no refund will be given, and no transfer request will be accepted.

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 courses require a minimum number of attendees. If too few bookings are received, courses may be rescheduled.

Gift vouchers are not refundable in any circumstances.

If you cancel a course and are entitled to a refund, we will usually refund any money received using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. We will process the refund due to you as soon as possible and, in any event, within 30 days of the day we received your valid notice of cancellation. 

Health and Safety

We ask that you wear closed shoes. You will be provided with aprons to keep your clothes clean.

For Health & Safety reasons, the minimum age for this course is 16 years old.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to get in touch with us today at enquiries@silverworks.ie

Where are we based?

Based in two locations in the Heart of Dublin City Centre, on the lively Drury Street and at our new location on Georges Street. We are in a prime location for multiple bus routes as well as being within short walking distances from Luas Lines, Train Stations and Trinity College. For workshops in our Drury Street location you’ll find us above our sister brand shop named ‘The Collective’ which is home to over 30 Irish based jewellery designers’ and more at 24 Drury Street, D02 V658. Spot our Silver Works sign outside the building! For workshops based in our Georges street location we are at 4 South Great Georges Street, D02 NR59.

 

Some Dublin Buses that will bring you within a 2 minute walk to our location:

83, 83a, 9, 16, 123, 14, 15, 140, 40

Caroline McCall , Feb 2022

A chance to make your own jewellery? What’s not to love. Over the weeks we learned about the tools of the trade and how to operate them. The classes were informative, the teacher was knowledgeble and patient and at the end of the course I had two lovely, silver, handmade pieces to take home with me”

Manon Beghain, Feb 2022

“Had an absolut blast taking the introductin to Jewellery Making Course with these gals! Everyone who thaught there is incredibly talented, kind and patient. Cannot recommend enough!”

Leanne D , Sept 2021

“I had a great time doing the Introduction to Jewellery Making course with Clodagh! I learned so much and can’t wait to use my new knowledge to make my own designs! Would definitely recommend.

Jasmine Wright , Sept 2021

“Really enjoying my 5 week intro course, I’m almost finished making my ring & pendant! Clodagh is a great teacher – highly recommend if you want to have a go at jewellery making ☺️

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