Jewellery and Silversmithing Short Courses

We are delighted to offer a regular selection of short courses for members of the public at our dedicated workshops in Buscot. Join us for a one or two day course, held at our new home within the National Trust’s Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, and discover the art of silver jewellery-making and silversmithing.
 

We also offer gift vouchers which are a unique way to gift a craft-experience – the recipient will not only enjoy a great day out but will also make a silver item which is theirs to keep as a permanent reminder of the day.

Workshops Include:

  • All tools and materials
  • Expert tuition
  • Small class sizes
  • Free parking
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Stacker Rings in a Day

29 March 2025

You will design and make a set of Silver Stacker Rings employing specialist techniques to design and make your jewellery.

Our experienced tutor will teach you how to transform silver into a set of rings. You will gain knowledge of designing, forming and finishing your rings using a variety of silversmithing methods. and hand tools.

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Bracelet/Bangle in a Day

26 April 2025

You will design and make a silver Bracelet or Bangle employing specialist techniques to design and make your jewellery.

You will learn how to transform silver into a bracelet/bangle and gain knowledge of designing, forming and finishing your ring using a variety of silversmithing methods and hand tools.

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Stacker Rings in a Day

3 May 2025

You will design and make a set of Silver Stacker Rings employing specialist techniques to design and make your jewellery.

Our experienced tutor will teach you how to transform silver into a set of rings. You will gain knowledge of designing, forming and finishing your rings using a variety of silversmithing methods and hand tools.

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Ring in a Day

31 May 2025

Explore the insightful process of making a silver ring which you will design, make and take home.

Our experienced tutor will teach you how to transform a bar of silver into a beautiful wearable ring. You will be helped through every step of designing, hammer forming, texturing and finishing your ring. 

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Silver Ring with Stone Setting – 2 days

26-27 July 2025

Join us on a two-day course where you will design and make a silver ring, employing specialist techniques, and be taught how to set a coloured stone in your piece.

Our experienced tutor will teach you how to transform silver into a ring, and you will gain knowledge of designing, forming and finishing your ring using a variety of silversmithing methods and hand tools.

All the tools, materials (including silver and stone) and teaching needed to produce your ring will be provided.

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From Our Students

“I am delighted with the result..I never imagined I would be able
to create something so beautiful and it will be an constant reminder of a really enjoyable day.  With grateful thanks to the team at Bishopsland.”

We highly recommend this experience – fascinating, creative, focusing and fun.”

“Everyone really enjoyed it and having something to take home at the end was an added bonus.”

“I absolutely loved the day, thank you!  The project was just right, your instruction (and use of images) was really clear and you were all so patient, attentive and helpful whilst we were making.”