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Want to learn to make jewellery? You’ve come to the right place! Our eight-week block will allow you to learn the basics of making jewellery in consecutive weekly classes that last three hours. The course 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.

The block is split into two, with the first four weeks spent learning introductory jewellery techniques, then for the next four weeks, you will be supported in making your own collections. Sounds fancy!

You will then have the option to move on to Levels Two, Three, Four and Five as you progress. Get you! Can’t make the weekly classes? Then maybe you’d like to hear about our Level One Weekend option?

Can I do this class?

Of course you can, this is for absolute beginners!

What happens?

Make a Silver Ring - soldering, forming and finishing
Saw Piercing
Texturing & Roll Printing
Granulation & Reticulation
Doming

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 the equipment needed plus the materials for the first four weeks. Everyone will have their own bench with access to all the tools required to make jewellery. For your own projects, we always discuss your plans thoroughly and where to find everything you will need to complete them.

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 Block 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…

Daytime and evening classes are available

10am - 1pm or 6pm - 9pm

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.