One day workshops
Sat 10/10/26
10:00
- 4:30
£125.00
8 spots left
£95.00
8 in stock
Join us at Orchard Jewellery Workshop in Kingswood, Bristol for an introduction to ring making by creating your own textured ring bands! In this half-day session, you can make up to 3 slim textured stacking rings or one wide ring from sterling silver, or copper, golden brass or rosy bronze if you prefer.
This Intro to Ring making workshop is suitable for all abilities, including absolute beginners, but if you have any questions or want to make sure this is the creative session for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the contact details at the bottom of this workshop listing.
Group workshops are open to ages 16+ Alternatively private tuition is available for younger participants.
- Recycling sterling silver with a blowtorch
- Metal stamping and using shot plates for patterned impressions
- Using a miniature hydraulic press for consistent impressions
- Soldering with a blowtorch
- Finishing techniques: polishing, satin/matte finishing, and oxidising for a rustic look
- Jewellery assembly: attaching charms, adding beads, and selecting chains
The ticket price for this workshop includes a choice of sterling silver, copper, golden brass, or rosy bronze as well as practice metal to trial out textures and styles.
You will have the opportunity to add a range of textures and finishes, such as high shine, matt satin or rustic oxidised and enough metal to make up to 3 slim stacking rings or 1 wide ring.
Lottie Smith (find out more about our Tutors here)
Payments are accepted exclusively via our website booking system or payment plans using debit, credit cards or PayPal.
Once your payment is received, you will receive a confirmation email containing:
Prices are listed for each session type and, unless otherwise specified, include tuition, use of the studio, tools, and materials listed at booking.
If you wish to work with specific or specialist materials (e.g., gemstones, gold, specific shape or size of metal), please notify Kim at least ten days in advance. Additional costs for materials will be payable before the workshop and are subject to availability.
Kim cannot guarantee specific materials beyond those listed in the session details will be in stock and cannot issue refunds related to unavailable materials.
If you are unsure of your project requirements at booking, you may work with materials available in the studio (typically copper, brass, silver and a selection of gemstones).
Kim prioritises safety. Safety instructions will be provided at the start of each course.
It is your responsibility to read and understand all safety guidelines. You must agree not to use any power or gas tool before you have received a full induction by your course tutor. Non-compliance may result in exclusion from the workshop or course without a refund.
Kim reserves the right to refuse participation if a student appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if health issues pose a safety risk. In such cases, no refund will be issued.
Kim is committed to creating a safe and respectful environment. Bullying, prejudice, discrimination, or harmful behaviour will not be tolerated.
Kim reserves the right to exclude any student displaying aggressive or disrespectful behaviour.
Booking confirms you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.
You are responsible for sharing these Terms with anyone attending the workshop with you.
Please add hi@makeit.kim to your email contacts to receive pre-workshop communications.
Note:Â These Terms may be amended without notice. It is your responsibility to review the Terms each time you book or attend.
Kim holds Public and Products Liability Insurance up to £5,000,000. You may request proof by contacting hi@makeit.kim.
In unforeseen circumstances, Kim may cancel a workshop at short notice. In such cases, alternative dates will be offered or a full refund provided.
Kim is not liable for travel or accommodation costs resulting from cancellations.
The home of Make It With Kim, our private studio, Orchard Jewellery Workshop is one of the largest and best-equipped jewellery workshops in the South West of England.
Located in the east Bristol suburb of Kingswood with free on-site and local on-street parking – tucked away in the old orchard, our leafy studio provides welcome respite from the bustle of the city.
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