A focused, one-to-one jewellery session tailored to your interests and skill level.

These private tuition sessions are ideal if you’d like to develop specific techniques, build confidence, or work on a particular project with guidance. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, the session is designed around what you’d like to learn.

You might choose to focus on a particular skill such as stone setting, soldering, or fold forming, or use the time to explore a project of your own with support throughout.

Sessions take place in my Derbyshire studio in a relaxed and supportive environment, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and work at your own pace.

What is included:

• 5 hour day of private jewellery tuition
• Tailored guidance based on your goals
• Use of all tools and equipment
• Demonstrations and hands-on support throughout

Materials are not included as standard and can be discussed in advance depending on your project.

Good to know:

• Suitable for beginners and improvers
• Held in my studio at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, Swadlincote
• Sessions are booked directly to suit your availability

A practical and supportive way to build your skills and confidence in jewellery making.

Workshop time:

10am - 3pm

Location:

This silver jewellery making workshop is held in my cosy studio, which is located within Sharpe’s Pottery Museum in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, just a 45 minute drive from the Peak District. (The postcode is DE11 9DG). There is limited free parking at the museum and free all day parking in the local town centre car parks. Alexandra Road car park is a two minute walk from the studio (the postcode is DE11 8JL).

Your tutor:

I have been working as a jeweller and silversmith since I graduated from my degree in 2005, and began teaching early on as a means to support my practice, initially teaching an evening class at Hereford College of Art. I found that I love sharing my skills with people, so I wrote two books ('Making Silver Jewellery' and 'Fold Forming for Jewellers and Metalsmiths’) and created my own range of jewellery making courses. I hope that if you join me here in the studio you will fall in love with this special craft just as I did when I first started making jewellery!

Who can attend:

I welcome all levels of ability including complete beginners. Anyone is welcome to take part so long as they are aged over 18 (or over 14 if accompanied by an adult).

Health & safety tips:

Please tie long hair back and do not wear open toed shoes or high heels. If you struggle with close vision, please remember to bring your glasses with you, I have found this is easily forgotten. If you do have any concerns which might affect you during the workshop, please do get in touch.

Cancellations & transfers:

Please double-check your dates carefully when booking workshops as I am unable to offer refunds. Please see my Workshop bookings terms and conditions for full details.

Questions?

Please see my Workshop FAQs for further details.