New dates coming soon for September term

Monday evenings Jewellery making classes

Suitable for beginners or for those who would like a refresher course

These classes will be in ALLOY’S fully equipped jewellers workshop within The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR49JR .

£185 per person

Please note silver is NOT included in the price.

A small amount of base metal will be provided.

Silver will be available to buy directly from Kate or if preferred, advice where to buy it yourself will be given.

We normally start off in copper and move onto silver.

NEW!!!!!

Monday afternoon improvers course

2pm -5pm

The improvers course is a hub for people who have attended the beginners course, or had previous experience making jewellery. Students are encouraged to bring their own projects to work on within this relaxed creative space where you can use all workshop facilities, get support, ask questions and add to their skill set with demonstrations provided.

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All bookings are taken through The Courtyard, Hereford.

Please book here


Examples of students work.

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Bookings for the 6 week evening classese are taken via the courtyard

The Courtyard

Private bookings

Please get in contact if you are interested in private group bookings. Great for team building, hen parties, Birthdays, special occasions. Max 6 per class

OR

a one to one teaching experience

Be guided and supported exclusively by Kate in these engaging and professional workshops and learn a new skill!

What you will learn:

A clear understanding of how to make a well crafted piece of jewellery.

How to measure your ring size, use a piercing saw, mandrel, soldering techniques, filing, buffing and polishing using traditional jewellers hand-tools.

What you will get:

A demonstration from Kate.

A beautiful personalised handmade piece of jewellery to treasure for a lifetime.

All materials included.

Not sure what to make?

Get inspired with a selection of ready made samples. 

PREFER GOLD?!

Make your piece in silver, leave it with me and I will have it returned to you within 3 weeks in a lustrous 18k Gold Vermeil for an extra £30

Finished within the time scale?

No problem, purchase more silver and make another piece of jewellery.

Who is this for?
Complete beginners, or for those with a little bit of experience. Unfortunately at the moment the workshop is not wheelchair friendly but if this is something that you require please use the contact page for any help.

Where is it held?

Workshops will be held within Hereford’s vibrant Art centre at The Courtyard, Edgar Street, HR4 9JR, Hereford. We will have use of a fully equipped jewellers workshop upstairs in The Courtyard. Blackboards with instructions where to go will be visible on arrival. An added bonus there is ample parking and a really good cafe!

Please be aware:

Users of The Courtyard attending or taking part in activities over 4 hours can purchase a £4.50 day permit from the Box Office on proof of attendance.

Boring stuff:
All participants will be asked to sign a waiver form before the start of the course. Suitable for ages 18 years and over. Cancellation policy: full refund will be given 2 weeks prior to your class.

Testimonials

workshop gift vouchers

Terrific Tutor-highly recommended.

We were given clear instruction, guidance and the time to create beautiful rings.

Kate gave us the confidence to achieve the results we did.

I have rebooked onto another workshop which I am gifting my friend and am looking forward to spending time creating with Kate again soon.

Sarah Hefferman

Close-up of a person's hand with three rings on the middle finger, including a silver, gold, and second gold ring.

Hi Kate!I just wanted to thank you again for yesterday, i really enjoyed it and can’t believe that I actually made something that looks so good. You might find me turning up to future workshops!

Debs

Loved the workshop on Saturday. I was so nervous before but so happy I pushed myself to come. Liz and I have already booked on for the pendant workshop.

A.Williams

A group of stacked wedding rings on a textured brown surface.
Group of five women smiling and showing off their rings in a workshop or studio with tools and a whiteboard in the background.

Just wanted to say thank you for a brilliant day yesterday, I think once we all got over our fear we had a fabulous time & came away with a lovely piece of unique jewellery.

Thank you for your patience with us, I'll definitely be recommending your workshops to other friends,

Thanks again,

Jane

Hands holding a silver ring with engraved letters 'V', 'E', 'R'. In the background, there is a green cutting mat, woodworking tools, a small handwritten sign that says 'Tabs', and various plants and cups on a wooden table.

I recently had the pleasure of attending one of Kates ring making workshops and absolutely loved the whole experience.

It was informative, creative, very hands on, yet super relaxed. The perfect combination.

I have no previous knowledge or experience of jewellery making and Kate walked me through everything, step by step in a knowledgeable, yet empathic way, patient with me as a total beginner! 
And it was so much fun too, bonus!!

I really enjoyed every part of it and am still amazed that I got to design and create something that I can wear, treasure and eventually hand on to my daughter.

Looking forward to future workshops

T.Hartley