Jewellery Making - Wedding Rings (Max 2 people)

Introduce couples to health and safety in the workshop
Demonstrate a variety of texturing techniques, cutting and soldering on silver
Practice texturing, cutting and soldering metal (silver)
Create several pieces of jewellery as practice pieces
Texture, cut and solder gold to the required size for the individual - it is usual fer each person to make the other's wedding ring
Polish all jewellery Pieces
Send for hallmarking
Lunch and all refreshments

Couples wanting to make their own wedding rings

No previous experience is required for this day, all tuition and close supervision is provided throughout the day
***You will need to purchase the gold used in the course (available from the workshop) priced at the price of gold on the day of the class. Guide price will be between £200 and £600 depending on the type of gold and width of the wedding band

No qualification is offered

You will not be in a large group of people, it is designed for 2 people, in a small workshop
All silver used for practice pieces is included in the price
Silver and gold are either recycled or Ecometals
Experienced tutor
Located in beautiful North Wales close to sea and mountains

Once you have requested information you will receive a phone call or email giving you further information and arranging a date for the workshop
You will need to decided what type of gold (9, 14 or 18ct; red, white or yellow) you would like to use as this will be purchased especially for the workshop.
Payment can be made through PayPal

Yes, you will need to add an extra hour to the day and £50 to the fee to cover the cost of some 'clean' gold. Gold will have to be cleaned of all solder before being melting down. The gold will then be rolled out into a thickness and width suitable for your ring.

The course is held in Patsy's home in a workshop in her garage. There are 3 benches for you to work at. The workshop is fully equipped with pendant drill, rolling mill, cutting shears; tumble vibe polisher, good quality pliers, cutters and files, solder station' all suitable protective clothing and safety equipment.

Afraid so, yes, gold and silver will be purchased on your behalf prior to the workshop. The course fee is payable on booking, an invoice for the gold will be sent later.

I do prefer to work during weekdays but will do weekends if required

No, but we can provide you with list of accommodation. We also have a holiday let which may be available if it is not already booked

Hallmarking usually takes about 10 days but it is possible to have an Express Service from the Birmingham Assay Office, at an additional charge.

Yes, just let us know before the workshop and we will endeavour to accommodate any special dietary requirements.

No the price for this course is per couple, however there are no reductions for only one person attending.