Make a beautiful made-to-measure ring with 925 (sterling) silver, under the expert tuition of Jenny, a qualified and experienced metalsmith.

Suitable for beginners with no previous jewellery making experience, you will be guided through every step of the journey: Sizing, shaping, soldering, adding texture and finishing.  Please note that participants will need a reasonable amount of arm and hand strength.

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The class takes approximately 4½ hours, including a half-hour break for lunch. The cost of £65 includes all materials, instruction and (of course) tea and biscuits!

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FAQs

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Who is the class for?

This class is designed for beginners who would like to learn basic silver jewellery making techniques, and make their very own sterling silver ring.  You will need a reasonable amount of hand and arm strength.  Sorry, children under 16 are not permitted.

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What's involved?

The skills you will learn in this class are the basic jewellery making techniques used in traditional jewellery making and silversmithing.  To begin with, Jenny will take you through the tools you will use and the basic techniques you will learn.  You’ll be able to choose the design for your final piece, and Jenny will show you every step of the way to creating your ring: Sizing, shaping, soldering, using hammer textures, and finishing.

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What's included?

The price includes everything you need: all materials and use of any necessary tools, full instruction from Jenny, and light refreshments.  Lunch is not included, but you’re welcome to bring a packed lunch, or pop out during the break.

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What are the design options?

When you arrive at your class, you will be given the choice of different band widths and thicknesses, and there are several textured finishes to choose from.  You will be given a chance to test out the textured finishes, so you’ll have plenty of time to decide.  There are many possible combinations, and Jenny will guide you through every step, to ensure that you make a unique ring to be proud of!

Please note that there will be a limited stock of materials, if you have any specific requirements, please contact us in advance to make sure your requirement can be accommodated.

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How long will the class last?

The class will last approximately 4-4½ hours, which includes a 30 minute break for lunch (lunch is not included).  It’s best to allow a little extra time as classes can sometimes over-run depending on group sizes.  Smaller groups may finish earlier.

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Where is the class held?

Classes are held in The Little Craftery in Field Row, Worthing, which is designed to be a functional, comfortable workspace for up to 5 participants.  The shop will be closed to the public during your class, so you don’t need to worry about interruptions.  If you have any special access requirements, please contact Wendy at The Little Craftery before you book to discuss, and to find out if access is available for you.

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Do we need to book?

Yes, please do book in advance, as there are a limited number of places on each class (currently 4 people per workshop), and we wouldn’t want you to be disappointed!  We require full payment in advance in order to secure your booking.  Online payments will be taken securely by either Square or Paypal.  If you’d rather not book online, you can book in person at The Little Craftery.

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Do I need to bring anything?

All your materials and light refreshments are supplied, but not lunch.

It is quite fine work, so if you use reading glasses or similar it may be useful to bring those with you.

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What should I wear?

For safety reasons, you will be required to wear enclosed shoes.

Aprons will be provided, but it is still recommended to wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. 

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When are the classes?

All the classes on our site are run on demand, except this one.  Jenny (the tutor) can only come in every now and then, so dates are set to her schedule.  Classes are almost always on a Saturday, every 6 weeks or so.  This does mean that demand is high for this class!  We have a mailing list that you can sign up to (above), and whenever we publish a new date, everyone on the list will be notified first.  From there, it's first-come, first-served.  Quite often places sell out within minutes of publishing, so get in quick!

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Can I set a new date or book a private class?

This is the only class on our books that we can't run on demand; as we're limited to when Jenny (the tutor) is able to take time out of her busy schedule to come along to teach.  We can only set specific dates every now and then, and unfortunately not on request.  If there are no dates available that you can do, we recommend you sign up to the email list above, and you'll be the first to know when we set a new one.

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Can I buy a gift voucher for this class?

No.  Because of the high demand for this class, we can't guarantee that you'll be able to get a place within the expiry date of the voucher! 

Our generic monetary value vouchers can be used for this and any other classes on our books, but we can't guarantee that you'll get a place on the ring making class, so it may have to be used for something else (or we can extend the expiry date, if you'd like to wait).

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What's the cancellation policy?

If you are unable to attend your class, please let us know as soon as possible. 

If you cancel more than 7 days in advance of the class - You'll be eligible for a full refund or a reschedule, as you prefer.

If you cancel within 7 days of the class (up to 24 hours before the class) - you're not eligible for a refund, but you can reschedule.

If you cancel within 24 hours of the class - you're not eligible for a refund or a reschedule.

Failure to show up for your class will not be eligible for a refund or reschedule.

In any circumstance where a class is cancelled by The Little Craftery, we will attempt to contact you in advance as soon as possible to either reschedule or offer a full refund, as you prefer.