Class
Gems & Gemmology with Stuart from Nineteen48
£130
6 hours
Silver & Steel
Skill level
Suitable for all
No dates available currently, check back soon
Learn the skill of chain making with a deep dive into curb chain.
It’s best to do this workshop if you’ve been to a workshop before as there is some slightly detailed soldering however your host will support you with anything you find difficult. This is one of the few workshops where you make something but we can’t guarantee you will finish. Chain is a long process, it’s incredibly interesting and Sam the tutor is a expert at making curb chains however finishing a full ring or bracelet depends on how quickly you take to soldering and it’s different for everybody.
Usually people do finish but we can’t guarantee.
In the workshop you will start by having a detailed introduction to chain and the best way to make a large amount of links. You will learn how to safely cut links and then loop them together into a chain. The main part of the workshop is soldering the links together and then you will learn how to apply pressure and manually twist into a recognisable curb shape. The final step is polishing you chain.
This workshop is great for learning the process and trying something new. You work in copper which is included or you can work in silver and then pay on weight. To work in gold please email us head of time for a quote.
Our class size is limited to 6-8 people so you always have plenty of contact with the tutor
At Silver & Steel all of the silver and gold we use in our jewellery workshops is recycled either in house from workshop scrap or from our supplier who sells recycled precious metals
When accompanied by an adult with their own ticket - just let us know beforehand as we have extra paperwork
Everyone is welcome at Silver & Steel, we're committed to welcoming and platforming jewellery designers from all backgrounds and experiences
No need to fret about falling behind, you can refresh your skills or catch up a missed course class at one of our regular Thursday drop-in sessions
A one of a kind jewellery studio in Bedminster, Bristol. We use recycled silver and gold in all of our workshops and host jewellery specific events and development courses.
A member of staff will need to open the door for you as you arrive, so please do let us know to expect you. There is a gentle ramp from the doorway into the venue tested by a self-propelled wheelchair user who had no issues navigating it solo.
The floor is smooth and we leave plenty of room to navigate the space. Our workshop table heights have been chosen with chair users in mind and a floor plan available on request.
We do not have an official disabled toilet but it is very roomy. There is a small bump to roll over on the way into the back of the venue, it should be easy enough to roll over in a chair, as it is in a doorway, but we are happy to help you if needed.
We can offer you a more accessible clamp tool set-up to help you if you have arthritis /Â weaker hand strength
We are happy to lower our music for you if you need, but in general we keep it at an ambient level for comfort.
Jewellery making and silversmithing is a physical craft and we would like to support you as much as possible in getting the outcome you are hoping for.
If you require extra assistance with using tools please let us know in advance and we are happy to prepare and research alternatives if needed.
We offer discounts on workshops where we can based on mutual aid and self-declaration. These are available via our YUUP booking system.
The closest car parks is Little Paradise, about a 3 minute walk. Alternatively, Hereford Street, Sheene Road and Diamond Street car parks are all within a short walking distance.
There is very limited on street parking, with pay & display and residents parking areas on surrounding streets.
There are many publicly available bike racks on East Street, including a couple of posts right outside the shop. We recommend thoroughly locking your bicycle.
Bus routes 24, 43, 74, 75, 76, 512, P1, X91, SB7 and the M1 Metrobus all stop nearby at East Street, Dalby Avenue, or Dean Lane.
We are about 6 minutes on foot from Bedminster Train Station (BMT) with regular services into the city and towards Weston-super-Mare, and a 25-minute walk from Bristol's main train station, Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
