Make your very own brand new piece of jewellery in just two hours with this workshop for complete beginners. You will learn how to make a silver ring from scratch and get to take it home with you on the day!
Choose from a selection of samples, find your finger size, then you’re ready to get making! We will take you through this exciting process step by step until you’ve made your very own piece of silver jewellery.
CAN I DO THIS CLASS?
This is one of our classic entry-level classes, so it’s perfect for complete beginners. Don’t worry if you’ve never done anything like this before, this is what Taster Sessions are for!
WHAT HAPPENS?
When you make a ring, you’re introduced to the classic techniques that go into jewellery making. This includes sawing, annealing, shaping, forming, soldering and finishing. You get to wield hammers, saws and play with FIRE!
DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING?
You don’t need to bring anything with you as we will provide all the equipment and materials needed. Everyone will have their own bench with access to all the tools required to make a ring.
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!
At this time we can’t let you borrow our aprons, you are advised to bring your own if you want to protect your clothes.
Due to current protocols, students will need to wear a face-covering [unless they are exempt]. You will be sent the most up to date protocols and clear instructions ahead of the class. Please feel free to bring your own water bottles/juice or a flask of tea/coffee.
WHO IS TEACHING ME?
Our Taster Sessions are taught by one of our excellent team of tutors. They are all equally talented and amazing - we are sure you will love them all.
DATES, TIMES AND EVERYTHING ELSE…
Two hour class
Choose the class you would like to book from the drop-down menu.
We can also arrange private group parties with a minimum of four and a maximum of seven. If none of the above dates suit, just get in touch!
WE ARE A COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. EVERY TIME YOU BUY A CLASS FROM VANILLA INK, THE PROFITS ARE INVESTED BACK INTO OUR ‘MAKING AS A FORM OF THERAPY’ PROGRAMME, WHICH ALLOWS US TO HELP OUT VULNERABLE, DISADVANTAGED AND/OR DESERVING PEOPLE BY GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE AVAILABLE TO THEM. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD GET THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE JEWELLERY MAKING.
**When you bring a friend or friends you each get 10% off! Just enter BFFS2022 at the checkout to apply the discount (only one discount code per booking).**
The classes will be held at our Smiddy in Banff:
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.