Class
Make a Curb Chain Ring
£90
3 hours 30 minutes
Silver & Steel
Skill level
Novice
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Pick a stone and create a stacking ring that you’ve set yourself! You will have a brilliant day and come away with something unique and gorgeous to wear.
This jewellery-making experience is perfect for both total beginners to the craft, and for people who have done some basic classes before and want to learn how to set cabochons into their work.
We start by choosing a flat backed stone called a cabochon. We have a selection you can choose from in the studio or you’re welcome to bring your own providing it is a cabochon (we can’t set cut pointed gemstones in this class). You are also welcome to bring a piece of sea glass if you have some you would like to try, it must also be as flat as possible on one side.
Once you’ve selected your gemstone you will use fine silver bezel strip to create a setting. You will learn about the three main grades of solder and when and how to use them. We will then create your ring by shaping and soldering metal. Once the ring is made you will learn how to set the stone safely in silver by pressing the bezel strip around the ring and finish by polishing the piece ready to enjoy!
Make the ring extra special by requesting certain stones, we can also create a birthstone workshop in this style for a group of friends so if you want to make gemstone rings together with your birthstone then get in touch.
Make sure to tie back long hair and remove dangling accessories.
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).
