Sterling Silver
Bracelet Course
1 Day - £150 per person*
Next course dates: All my group courses are currently full. Please contact me to sign up to the waiting list or to book a private course (half-day or full day for up to 4 participants).
You will make 1 or 2 sterling silver bracelets, bangles or cuffs of your design and finish. Previous students have made wavy, hammered, torque, chunky, twisted, double bangle, bracelets joined by rings, super polished and satin finish! You do not need any prior experience and will be introduced to the essential silversmithing techniques and processes - including designing, sizing, annealing, piercing, forging & forming, soldering, filing, texturing and polishing. There is an option to give your designs a patina (dark coating) and engrave with meaningful words or numbers.
Sterling Silver
Stacking Rings Course
1 Day - £150 per person*
Next course dates: All my group courses are currently full. Please contact me to sign up to the waiting list or to book a private course (half-day or full day for up to 4 participants).
You will make 2 or 3 sterling silver rings of your design, which can be worn (or gifted) separately or together. There are many wire profiles and finishes to choose from. You do not need any prior experience - we will cover multiple silversmithing techniques and processes, including designing, sizing, annealing, piercing, forging & forming, soldering, filing, texturing and polishing. There is an option to give your designs a patina (dark coating) and engrave with meaningful words or numbers. Returning jewellery students have the option of making a cocktail ring with a cabochon gemstone of their choice.
Embossed Sterling Silver
Earrings or Pendant Course
1 Day - £150 per person*
Next course dates: All my group courses are currently full. Please contact me to sign up to the waiting list or to book a private course (half-day or full day for up to 4 participants).
You will make embossed sterling silver earrings or pendant of your design using silver sheet and wire. You have a choice of style, size and closure mechanism. The detailing is achieved by rolling the silver sheet through a jewellers’ rolling mill with materials of your choice (such as dried leaf skeletons, card or even lace!). You do not need any prior experience. We will cover several silversmithing techniques and processes - including designing, annealing, piercing, soldering, filing, wire forming, texturing and polishing. Returning jewellery students can choose to make an earring and pendant set, or a pendant with a cabochon gemstone of their choice.
* Returning jewellery course students & Lightwave Jewellery customers are entitled to 10% discount on the course fee. Cost of silver and gold is extra, according to weight & carat used (allow £5 to £7 for 2 sterling silver rings and £10 to £35 for a thin bracelet, £10 to £40 for earrings depending on your design; 9ct and 18ct yellow or rose gold is quite a bit more, so I will order it in especially for you and let you know the price beforehand).
Private Courses
For more bespoke projects, such as special occasion rings, birthday gifts or to learn a specific skill, private tuition allows me to focus completely on you and your design, with everything in my studio at your sole disposal. Please contact me for more information.
Regular Classes
I offer weekly evening sessions and monthly weekend courses for beginner and intermediate jewellers who would like to work on their own projects with full guidance and technical support from me. As you progress further, I will also help you to set up your own studio or jewellery shop. Please get in touch if you would like more details.
Your Day
My studio is fully equipped, bright and welcoming, set on the edge of an ancient pine forest. There is plentiful tea, coffee, biscuits and cakes throughout the day. You will learn a huge amount in just one day, have tremendous fun and take away with you a special piece to treasure forever!
Summer or Winter
In the Summer, the studio doors are flung open and students enjoy picnics on the meadows. In the Winter, the log fire and the heat from soldering make for a very cozy space, especially with the soft drumming of rain on the roof.
Stay a while!
My jewellery studio is on the edge of a pine forest, surrounded by meadows and a nature reserve. There is a wonderful lake with a bubbling stream a short walk away. It is a haven for nature lovers and bird watchers (including my favourite, kingfishers). For foodies, there is a fantastic 15th century pub, The Red Lion, in nearby village of Boldre, the charismatic Pig in the Forest and even a vineyard with a wonderful farm shop a few minutes away at Setley. For seafarers, the water’s edge is only 3 miles down the river and the Isle of Wight is just a hop away by ferry. I love the surrounding area and would be very happy to recommend accommodation, restaurants and local attractions if you decide to stay a while longer.
“Encouraging tutor & fantastic results. Thank you for having us!”
“Lovely day! Learning new skills and making a bangle. Each piece was personal. Looking forward to the next projects!”
“We spent a wonderful day in the New Forest with Natalia and have come away with beautiful jewellery! We have learnt so much, had fun and made a unique bangle to keep forever. Would highly recommend.”
“Perfect bracelet. Thank you for a great day!”
“Amazing day! Natalia is a patient teacher, who is calm and friendly. Great tea & cakes. Thank you!”