Description
Come and join Lottie at Orchard Jewellery Workshop for an introduction to ring making by creating your own sterling silver, textured ring bands!
In this half-day session, you can make up to 3 textured stacking rings, or one singular thicker textured band ring from sterling silver, or copper, golden brass or rosey 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 event listing.
Our regular Group workshops are open to anyone age 16+. Are you looking for workshops for younger participants? Check out our Private Tuition Sessions.
Materials
The ticket price for this workshop includes the use of all the tools needed, as well as the materials required to make up to three solid sterling silver rings, or copper, golden brass or rosey bronze if you prefer. You will have the opportunity to add a range of textures and finishes, such as high shine, matt satin or rustic oxidised.
Agenda
Our Introduction Ring workshops are relaxed, friendly sessions where you will have the chance to:
- Try out a range of texturing techniques
- Learn how to use the tools required, safely
- Learn how to size and form your rings accurately
- Learn how to solder jewellery with a blowtorch
- There is also plenty of time for Q&A
Refreshments
A good selection of biscuits, teas & coffees, dairy milk & oat milk and squash are provided. The studio has a small kitchen, including a fridge, microwave, toastie machine, and crockery, which are available should you want to bring your own lunch. If you have any dietary requirements, please contact us before booking to ensure these can be accommodated. The White Elephant Café, a few minutes away, serves coffee and refreshments from Monday to Saturday, 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
About the host
Lottie from Foraged Smith is a jeweller and metal worker based in Bristol and Resident Tutor here at Orchard Jewellery Workshop. Outside of the workshop, you’ll find Lottie also teaching welding, creating her own metal work and jewellery or selling her products at local markets.
You can find Lottie on social media via @foragedsmith or check out her original creations via her website www.foragedsmith.co.uk
Textured Ring Bands - Saturday 26th April 2025 10am - 1pm
About Orchard Jewellery Workshop
Located in Kingswood, Bristol, Orchard Jewellery Workshop is one of the best-equipped jewellery studios in the South West. The studio is welcoming, light and airy, with free parking. You can find more information about the studio, including the full address, directions and accessibility information, here www.makeit.kim/the-studio
Transport
Orchard Workshop has free parking and is a few minutes walk from Kingswood Highstreet, which offers multiple bus services.
Arrival:
- Free parking is available at The Kingswood Estate, and on-street parking is nearby. If this is your first visit to Orchard Workshop, please read the full directions, as finding the studio can be tricky.
- Parking may be limited during peak times, so we recommend arriving early. If you arrive more than 15 minutes early, please note that Orchard Workshop and the access gate may be locked.
- The White Elephant Café serves coffee and refreshments from Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Contacting the Host
If you have any questions about the venue, you can contact studio owner Kim at hi@makeit.kim or 07734 805250
Cancellations & Refunds
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone this workshop. In unforeseeable circumstances like extreme weather, we will give as much notice as possible. If the event is cancelled or postponed due to low ticket sales, we will give at least 5 days' notice.
In either case, anyone who has purchased a workshop will be offered a full refund and/or a ticket to a future event.