Start your jewellery journey with this beginners course.
Learn how to saw, file, solder and add texture as you create a collection of silver jewellery. Each session we will build on what we have learnt previously, learning new techniques and gaining confidence. You will have time to work on your own project or refine and add to your portfolio of work in the last session.
New to 2025 I am offering this as a 2-day course in addition to the 4-week course.
2-day
Each session lasts 2.5 hours and will run over two consecutive days with a break for lunch. Great if you have further to travel to get to Falmouth, need a reason to book that mini-break or prefer to get stuck in over a shorter time. I can offer suggestions for accommodation as well as local cafes for the lunch.
4 weeks
Each session also lasts 2.5 hours and will run over 4 consecutive weeks – perfect for getting know new people, taking time for yourself and learning something new.
2-day course
announced soon
or
6 – 8.30 pm • Wednesday Evenings • Starting:
8th January 2025
5th March 2025
£220
Inspire Makers • Falmouth
What you will make:
A pendant, a ring, a bangle and a pair of earrings.
The last session will be planned as the weeks progress.
Additional costs:
The price includes silver to make the pieces demonstrated. If you wish to go bigger or chunkier in a session then additional silver can be purchased in the class at cost price by cash or card. Jewellery boxes are also available at cost price too.
Tea/coffee and biscuits included.
During the sessions you can also ask about tools, equipment, suppliers and hallmarking if you wish to continue with what you have learnt outside of the classes.
On completing the course you will then be invited to attend the Maker’s Club once a month. Here, you can ‘rent-a-bench’ to work on your own projects and use all of the tools and equipment.
I have 19 years teaching experience and cannot wait to share my passion for jewellery making with you!
Testimonials
“I attended the four week Beginners Jewellery Course recently. I had the most amazing time. Laura is amazing, so knowledgeable, calm and understanding. I also met some lovely women that made the group such a fantastic experience, I looked forward to going each week. I am so happy with what I have achieved and that I was able to make something for my daughter too, which she was over the moon with. I couldn’t recommend this course enough.”
Alexis Sept/Oct 2024
“I attended the Beginners Silver Jewellery course. Brilliant teacher in Laura, so patient, knowledgeable and accommodating. Small groups, lots of individual tuition and tea and humour aplenty. Will definitely be doing more classes.”
Tonia Sept/Oct 2024
“From week one of the beginner’s jewellery course Laura put me at ease and was effortlessly kind in her teaching. Each week I learnt new skills and took home a piece I had made – I was so surprised to take both a bangle and ring home on week one! Our course was lucky to have a lovely group of women, which meant plenty of chatter in between wielding hammers and blowtorches. Now, after four weeks, I have a sea glass pendant, hammered bangle, earrings and a silver and copper ring! Thank you so much Laura…and yes I’ve already signed up to another Porth Jewellery Seaglass Session!”
Freya Feb/March 2024
Porth Jewellery’s Laura runs her Beginners Jewellery Course over five weeks. It’s an excellent and fun introduction to working with silver and other metals – wire, sheets, etc. As a qualified teacher, Laura provides well-planned, step-by-step sessions, coupled with one-to-one guidance enabling a move to the next stage – without fear of ‘messing up’.
All equipment and materials are provided, with the option to purchase a little something extra to fulfil any creativity – even coffee and biscuits are available – in a light, comfortable workshop within a beautiful gallery opposite the sea. There’s also half/day courses; great activities if visiting beautiful Cornwall.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the past Wednesday mornings; acquired new skills, met some lovely people – and made some wearable jewellery – my kids love their rings!
Afric Jan/Feb 2023
I have just finished the 5 week beginners jewellery course, I have enjoyed every second of it making a different piece of jewellery each week to take home. Every week we were shown new techniques and introduced to new tools. I have had the best time learning from Laura who is a fantastic teacher. I cannot wait to book on to more courses and learn to make more beautiful things.
Jenna Jan/Feb 2023
“A great introduction to silver jewellery making. I’ve learnt so many new skills and was able to put my own design ideas into practise so I now have some fabulous pieces of jewellery. Laura is always there to provide guidance and a helping hand so that you always end up with something you will love. Thank you, Laura.”
Helen Jan/Feb 2023