Beginner Jewellery Course – 2 Day Silver & Surface Texture

Beginner Jewellery Course – 2 Day Silver & Surface Texture

A fun, hands-on 2-day *beginner silver and surface texture course** covering etching, rolling, hammering, and jewellery making. Go home with a handmade bracelet and pendant.*

Class size: Limited to 6 spaces

Our Beginner Jewellery Course – 2 Day Silver & Surface Texture is a hands-on silver jewellery course designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of creating surface textures on silver. We explore a variety of techniques such as etching, rolling and hammering. All tools are provided, and no prior experience is needed - just your creativity and curiosity.

On completion of this course you should have a solid foundation in jewellery making techniques and learn how to use all the necessary tools to enable you to create beautiful jewellery pieces from home. Plus, you’ll leave the course with two professionally finished pieces.

Course Schedule

Day 1: Explore etching and rolling techniques to create patterns and textures on silver sheet.

• Introduction to creating surface texture
• Learn about the rolling mill
• Different etching techniques
• Create the surface for your pendant
• Start your bracelet

Day 2: We move into hammering methods where you’ll shape and texture your own bracelet. Finally, you’ll transform your metal into a unique, handmade silver pendant to take home.

• Continue with your bracelet
• Create a hammered texture on links
• Create a pendant from etched or rolled metal
• Guidance on setting up a home jewellery workshop: Learn how to set up a home workshop to suit all types of budget.

Student Ability Level

This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience making jewellery is necessary to enrol on this course.

Perfect For:

• Hobbyists
• Absolute beginners in silversmithing
• Anyone interested in learning traditional silver jewellery techniques

What Will I Learn?

• How to apply hammered texture using various hammers
• How to etch designs into silver using safe and effective techniques
• Sawing, filing, soldering, and doming to create 3D forms
• How to make and assemble silver links for a bracelet
• Constructing a lentil bead from silver sheet
• Finishing, polishing, and assembling your textured pieces
• Tips for designing with texture and adding personal flair