Classes

In-person Courses

I offer one-to-one and group classes, but when I'm on the road, students will need to provide the venue.

Please see my social media for my travel itinerary/updates of where I am and intend on being.

One-to-one: £175/day (7 hours)
Groups (min 3, max 10): £120 per student. (7 hours)

Classes offered in:
1. Make a basic ring.
2. Make a ring with a stone.
3. Make a bangle/cuff
4. Learn the technique of reticulation.
5. Learn The technique of Keum-boo (applying Gold Foil to silver)
6. Tube, Flush and Bezel setting. (construction/cutting and setting).

Materials are not provided, but students will be provided with a shopping list for what they need before each class.

In addition, there are free tutorials available on YouTube (upcoming) and Instagram. (Upcoming).

Upcoming Classes:

Class 1. April 4th 2026: Making Simple Silver bezel set Ring with a Cabochon stone of your choice:

Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Citrine, Garnet, I have many to choose from. Free to first 4x, any student who books after the first 4x £120/day.

Class 2. April 18th 2026 Make a Silver Enamelled Pendant.

£120. I'm offering a 50% discount on this class from students who complete class 1.

Class 3. Keum-boo, May 2nd 2026.Learn the ancient Korean art of applying Pure Gold foil to Silver, I will show you how to make a stunning silver pendant with Gold foil detail. £150/per student/per day.

Class 4. Make A silver Chain and Catch: May 16th 2026. I will show you how to make your own personalised silver chain from sterling silver wire and a simple Catch. £125.

Class 5. Make a simple silver Ring and Stone Bezel set Cabochon Setting.

Bristol 27th May 2026. Venue: Creative Space Bristol. 9-5pm (1/2 hr lunch). £120/per student/per day.

Class 6. Make a reticulated Silver pendant and Bail. Let me show you this fantastic technique that will enable you to add interesting texture to your work. Venue: Creative Space Bristol Date: June 27th 2026. £120/per person/per day. 9-5pm (1/2 hr lunch).

Class 7. Keum-Boo. Let me teach you the ancient Korean Art of applying Gold Foil to silver. This technique allows you to start introducing Gold to your work without having to break the bank in the process. July 25th Creative Space, Bristol 9-5pm (1/2 hr lunch).

Further Classes to be released at a later date. To include Enamelling and working with Argentium Silver.

Classes

Techniques I Teach

  • Argentium Silver
  • Enamelling (Etching, Cloisonne, Basse Taille, Plique-a-Jour, Opaque and Transparent Enamels)
  • Keumboo (Gold on Silver)
  • Reticulation
  • Mokume Gane (Woodgrain affect)
  • Stone setting, various but my favourite is Flush. (Tension, Tube, Bezel and basic Prong)
  • Introduction to Soldering: Sweat, Pick, using Paste etc.
  • Finishing Jewellery: Clean-Up, using Emery sticks, Carborundum based tools and Polishing.
  • Soldering Earring Posts and Hardening.
  • Making a Ring: Wire and Wide band.
  • Making a Cuff/Bangle.
  • Designing Necklace Catches.

In-person Courses

I offer one-to-one and group classes, but when I'm on the road, students will need to provide the venue.

Please see my social media for my travel itinerary/updates of where I am and intend on being.

One-to-one: £175/day (7 hours)
Groups (min 3, max 6): £100 per student. (7 hours)

Classes offered in:
1. Make a basic ring.
2. Make a ring with a stone.
3. Make a bangle/cuff
4. Learn the technique of reticulation.
5. Learn The technique of Keumboo (applying Gold Foil to silver)
6. Tube, Flush and Bezel setting. (construction/cutting and setting).

Materials are not provided, but students will be provided with a shopping list for what they need before each class.

In addition, there are free tutorials available on YouTube (upcoming) and Instagram. (Upcoming).

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Techniques I Teach

  • Argentium Silver
  • Enamelling (Etching, Cloisonne, Basse Taille, Plique-a-Jour, Opaque and Transparent Enamels)
  • Keumboo (Gold on Silver)
  • Reticulation
  • Mokume Gane (Woodgrain affect)
  • Stone setting, various but my favourite is Flush. (Tension, Tube, Bezel and basic Prong)
  • Introduction to Soldering: Sweat, Pick, using Paste etc.
  • Finishing Jewellery: Clean-Up, using Emery sticks, Carborundum based tools and Polishing.
  • Soldering Earring Posts and Hardening.
  • Making a Ring: Wire and Wide band.
  • Making a Cuff/Bangle.
  • Designing Necklace Catches.

Get In Touch

Interested in this item?

Please email me at contact@gypsyjeweller.com to discuss commissioning this piece. There is a minimum lead time of two weeks.