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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.
Saturday 29th June-10am-1pm-4 spaces
Saturday 27th July-10am-1pm-6 spaces
Sunday 10th August-10am-1pm-6 spaces
Saturday 24th August-10am-1.30pm-6 spaces
For e-gift vouchers click the orange button at the top of the page
For details
For cancellation or refunds please refer to our workshop cancellation policy page!
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. Workshops are relaxed & fun.
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 16th June-10am-1 pm- 6 spaces
Sunday 7th July-10am-1pm-6 spaces
Saturday 3rd August-10am-1pm-6 spaces
Beginners 6 week silver jewellery making courses
Join me for an introduction to silversmithing here in Southbourne. Each class is 3hrs long run on consecutive weeks. You will be introduced to traditional silversmithing and guided through different processes; I will be demonstrating a variety of jewellery making techniques such as filing, soldering, texturing, forming and basic stone setting. This course is ideal for beginners giving you the chance to learn new skills and you will come away with 4 items of jewellery such as ring, bracelet, pendant etc. This is a fun, creative and relaxing course where you will meet like-minded people, chat, learn, practice and develop valuable jewellery 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.
Tuesday Daytime Summer Course
Starting Tuesday 2nd July 10am-1pm and then 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th July & 6th August
Autumn Daytime Course
Starting Tuesday 17th September 10am-1pm, then 24th September 1st, 8th,15th & 22nd October
Please email me below to reserve your space as my longer courses are not bookable online.To reserve a space for my 6 week course you can do so by emailing me below.
only 6 spaces per course to allow for lots of guidance!
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Gemstone Ring Making class
Gemstone Fidget Spinner Ring Making/stacking rings
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 spinning gem ring or 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 beginners too.
Workshop costs: £120
ALL SILVER & GEM COSTS TO MAKE YOUR RINGS & refreshments ARE INCLUDED IN THE FEE
Sunday 2nd June-10am-1.30pm-6 spaces
Tuesday 25th June-10am-1pm-5 spaces
When booking multiple spaces please book one at at time to avoid booking fees!
For e-gift vouchers scroll down to the bottom of page and click the orange button for details
Silver Pendant & earring making workshop
Join me for a relaxed workshop and make triple linked pendant and a pair of circle earrings to match. This is perfect for beginners too as class sizes are kept small to allow for lots of guidance. We will be forming, soldering and hammer texturing to create your two pieces. Cost £125 which includes all your silver costs, a silver chain and tea or coffee!
Sunday 18th August 10am-1.30pm - 6 spaces
Seaglass evening Jewellery Making Course
Love sea-glass? Transform your beach finds into a unique ring or pendant on my introductory short evening courses.
(You will need to bring a selection of seaglass. I have a selection for those who haven't found any :)
These 2 week evening courses are ideal for beginners or those with some experience. Over 2 evenings you will be guided through various traditional silversmithing techniques to create your unique seaglass jewellery.
You can reserve a space with a non-refundable £50 deposit and the remaining balance will need to be paid via bank transfer four weeks before the course start. Please note that you must be able to commit to both evenings as you will start your ring or pendant on the first evening & finish it on the second!.
Make a seaglass ring- Spread over 2 evenings starting at 6.30-9.30pm on Wednesday 17th July & 24th July 6.30-9.30pm Cost £145 (silver included)- 2 spaces
Make a seaglass pendant- Spread over 2 evenings starting at 6.30-9.30pm on Wednesday
31st July & 7th August 6.30-9.30pm Cost £145 - 3 spaces (silver is included, chains can be purchased at extra fee)
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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