Bournemouth
Silver Jewellery
Making
Workshops
Welcome to Sophie Meredith Silversmithing. I offer a variety of creative silver jewellery making experiences, weekend, occasional midweek workshops and our longer six week silversmithing courses. I also offer private bookings for special occasions etc.
E-gift vouchers are now available
Ring Making
Silver Jewellery Making Classes
Create your own silver rings on this fun, relaxed beginners workshop. A choice of designs are
available such as spinner rings, stacking rings.
(As shown in the photo above)
Workshop cost: £105
ALL SILVER COSTS & refreshments ARE INCLUDED in the cost
limited to 6 spaces to allow for lots of guidance and support.​
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Sunday 8th December- 10am-1pm-3 spaces​​
​Sunday 12th January-10am-1pm- 4 spaces
Saturday 22nd February-10am-1pm- 6 spaces
Sunday 2nd March-10am-1pm- 6 spaces
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For e-gift vouchers click the orange button at the top of the page
Before booking classes please read our policies page for details
regarding cancellations, transfering dates and or refunds.
Scroll down to find 6 week Evening Courses & private party info
Beginners Bangle Making Workshops
Make a silver bangle to fit you. Explore the joys of hammering metal, soldering and more! There will be a selection of design choices suitable for beginners to choose from and you will go away with a bangle that fits you! Workshops are relaxed & fun. No experience required.
Workshop cost: £110
SILVER COSTS TO MAKE YOUR BANGLE is INCLUDED IN THE price! Extra charms can be made for as little as £5 on the day!
​Sunday 15th December -10am-1pm-5 spaces
Sunday 26th January-10-1pm-5 spaces
Sunday 9th March-10am-1pm-6 spaces
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Gemstone Ring Making class
If you love gems and want to add a splash of colour to your everyday wardrobe, then this workshop is for you!
Make yourself a wide band ring with a central gem ring that you can spin or you can choose to make it fixed. If you prefer something more dainty or interchangeable then you may prefer to make a set of three stacking rings with a central gemstone ring !
Various gemstones to choose from!
Learn some basic silversmithing, hammer texturing, soldering and setting your gem. Ideal for all abilities.
Workshop costs: £120
ALL SILVER & GEM COSTS TO MAKE YOUR RINGS & refreshments ARE INCLUDED IN THE FEE
Sunday 2nd February -10am1.30pm- 6 spaces
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​Sunday 6th April -10am-1.30pm-
6 spaces
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For e-gift vouchers scroll down to the bottom of page and click the orange button for details
Stacking rings Taster workshop for mums/daughters/teens 14+ & friends/family
Looking for creative relaxation with friends or family? Join me on this 3hr introduction to basic ring making. This workshop is the perfect way to spend time with friends or indeed mums and daughters (teens welcome 14+) who have not explored jewellery making before and want to spend time together being creative. On this workshop you will be guided through various traditional silversmithing techniques including, forming, filing and soldering to create a set of four textured stacking rings to fit you! No experience is needed as i keep the class size small to allow for lots of guidance and support. Book early to secure your space.
Cost is £ 180 for two people All silver included
(Please note that you just book once for two spaces)
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Saturday 15th February-10am-1pm spaces available
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(Easter week ) Wednesday 9th April- 10am-1pm spaces available
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Tuesday 15th April-10am-1pm spaces available
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Seaglass ring making day
Love seaglass? Fancy a day in the workshop transforming seaglass into a wearable art. Join me in the studio where i will guide you step by step through various processes to transform ocean rolled seaglass into your own unique sterling silver ring. Beginners and those with more experience welcome as i keep the class size small to allow for lots of guidance and support.
Cost £145 this includes silver costs to make your ring. You can either bring seaglass or use some from my stock.
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Mothering Sunday 30th March 10am-4pm- 6 spaces
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Beginners 6 week silver jewellery making courses
Join me for an introduction to silversmithing here in Southbourne. Each class is 3 hrs long and run on consecutive weeks. You will be introduced to traditional silversmithing and guided through different processes; I will be demonstrating a variety of jewelry making techniques using sterling silver, such as filing, soldering, texturing, forming and stone setting. seaglass. This course is ideal for beginners giving you the chance to learn new skills, practice techniques and come away with 4 finished sterling silver jewelry items such as a ring, bracelet, pendant etc. This is a fun, creative and relaxing course where you will meet like-minded people, chat, learn and develop valuable jewelry making skills which you can use at home should you wish to!
Cost £360 which INCLUDES all silver costs for your projects.
Booking is now open for my next block of 6 week courses.
My next course with spaces are:
​ 2025 Daytime
Evening Courses
Starts May 21st for 6 consecutive
Wednesdays 6.30pm-9,30pm
4 spaces
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Thursday 24th July 6.30-9.30pm for 6 consecutive Thursdays
6 spaces
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Daytime Courses
Tuesdays 21st July 10am-1pm for 6 consecutive Tuesdays
​6 spaces
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​You can only reserve a space on my 6 week courses by emailing me below.
A £60 non-refundable deposit will secure your space and remaining balance will be due 6 weeks before your course start date.
only 6 spaces per course to allow for lots of guidance!
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Private Parties
Private Party- For those looking for birthday celebration, special occasions, hen parties, work team building fun or family get together then why not organise a private jewellery making party. These can be for a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 7 per party. We can arrange a date that suits you to make either rings or bangles! Week days and weekends. To discuss in more detail and check availability please click PRIVATE PARTY link below!
Wedding Couples- Make your own wedding bands. Email me to discuss :)
Gift Vouchers
e-gift cards are now available to purchase direct from the website.
These can be used towards jewellery making workshops or jewellery purchases. For more info and to purchase please click the envelope below.
To arrange traditional posted gift vouchers please use the contact us button at the bottom right of this page!
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