Description

Jewellery Making for Beginners – Summer School

Level: Suitable for all

Step away from routine and join us for three immersive mid-week days of jewellery making for beginners. This summer school offers the opportunity to dedicate uninterrupted time to learning, making and creative focus.

Designed as a mid-week retreat into the workshop, the course introduces the core techniques of traditional jewellery practice, guiding you from your first cuts in metal through to a finished piece in sterling silver.

You will learn essential workshop skills, including:

• Saw piercing

• Filing and refining

• Annealing and forming

• Texturing and disc cutting shapes

• Soldering and finishing

Our experienced tutors demonstrate each stage clearly before supporting you as you practise and build confidence at the bench.

To begin, you will work in copper, allowing you to experiment and develop control before progressing to silver. Once confident, you will design and complete a finished piece in sterling silver — choosing to make a ring, pendant or pair of earrings.

This course is ideal if you are taking your first steps in jewellery making or looking for a structured introduction to the workshop environment. By the end of the three days, you will have developed a strong technical foundation and the confidence to continue exploring jewellery making further.

Please note: Stone setting is not included in this course. If you are interested in learning how to set gemstones, you could team this workshop with Sea Glass Pendants, which covers basic bezel setting

What to bring:

• • We’ll provide everything you need for your Summer School, including tools and a silver budget to make your first piece. Extra silver will be available to purchase should you wish
  • Please bring along glasses if you need them
  • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a studio environment, including closed-toe shoes. Why not order yourself a CSSJ apron to make you feel right at home in your workshop?
  • If you have long hair, please wear it up
  • If you are the type of person who prefers to arm yourself with some knowledge ahead of time, then we have prepared a Pinterest page filled with jewellery-making information and inspiration just for you!
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. Please bring your own lidded cup for use in the studio. While we do not have a dedicated lunch area, you are welcome to eat at your desk, and we can also recommend nearby places to eat if you prefer.

Course Info

Tuesday, July 7th – Thursday, July 9th: 10:30 am – 4 pm

Please allow a 30-minute buffer on the last day in case extra time is needed to finish

Central Scotland School of Jewellery, Craft Central, High Street, Dunblane

Please note that classes may be cancelled if there are insufficient bookings. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, you will be notified the day before the scheduled class and will receive a full refund.