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Want to learn to make jewellery? You’ve come to the right place! This is a short, sharp version of our eight-week block that allows you to learn the basics of making jewellery in just one weekend!

We know that not everyone can commit to the same morning or evening spread over two months, so now’s your chance to pick up your saw and learn the craft you’ve been dreaming of for years!

This Weekend Session caters for the straight-up novice, completely new to the industry and ready to begin their jewellery journey. Within this class, you will learn about the tools required for jewellery making as well as being shown how to use them in a safe and proper manner. You’ll be briefed on the techniques that are needed to get you through the beginnings of jewellery making.

Each day is split into an AM and PM session, where you’ll focus on each of the four techniques catered for within Level One. It’s like the greatest hits of jewellery spread over two days. This class differs from the Block Classes as it’s solely for learning and doesn’t lead to making your own projects. This allows us to give you a really intense burst of training, cramming in as much as we can rather than being a bit more mellow over the eight weeks. We will also be working exclusively in silver, rather than training in copper. This will mean you’ll leave with LOADS of top-class fine jewellery by Sunday evening.

You will then have the option to move on to Levels Two and Three as you progress. Get you!

Can I do this class?

Of course you can, this is for absolute beginners!

What happens?

Sat AM - Make a silver ring

Sat PM - Saw pierce a pendant (from our templates)

Sun AM - Roll printed and domed drop earrings

Sun PM - Reticulated and granulated piece of your choosing

Do I need to bring anything?

We will email you our Level One Manual ahead of the class, please bring this digitally or printed out. Also a sketchbook or something for taking notes etc.

You don’t need to bring anything with you as we will provide all equipment. Everyone will have their own bench with access to all the tools and materials required to make jewellery.

Please wear long hair tied up [or bring something to do so], don’t wear open-toed shoes and keep loose-fitting clothing to a minimum.

If you need glasses to see things close up, please bring them with you. Making jewellery is fiddly!

Who is teaching me?

Our Level One Classes are taken by one of our amazing tutors. They are very gentle and caring and will look after your every need. Basically, they have to be good or we wouldn’t employ them.

Dates, times and everything else…

Two-day weekend classes

10am - 5pm [we break for an hour’s lunch between 1pm - 2pm]

Choose which session you’d like from the drop-down menu below

We are a Community Interest Company who are beyond profit. When you buy a class from The Smiddy, money is invested in our social enterprise programmes. We aim to create a variety of sessions aimed at the most vulnerable, disadvantaged or deserving in society to give a sense of purpose and help them feel connected to those within their community. Our goal is to promote social engagement and support cultural enhancement. We believe everyone should get the opportunity to experience jewellery making.

Vanilla Ink The Smiddy
Old Market Place
Banff, AB45 1GE

All prices are inclusive of VAT
Students must be 16+ years
Good eyesight and dexterity is a must.
Please read our full Terms and Conditions before booking.