Open Session

Thursdays Silver Jewellery Drop In

£50
2 hours
Silver & Steel

Skill level

Suitable for all

Materials

Pay on the day

Upcoming dates

None currently available, check back soon

Our jewellery drop ins are one of a kind – the only place you can book a one off tutored session and make whatever you want at an accessible price. These are group silversmithing and jewellery making sessions for mixed abilities. From beginner to professional you can come and use the studio as your own with support from our tutors.

Have an idea that you want to make a reality? or struggling with a skill or particular tool? These sessions are brilliant ways of using a couple of hours to learn and create.

Book ahead and drop us an email if you haven’t been before so that we can make sure we have the right materials in for you on the day.

We can also source specific tutors for specific skills with enough notice so let us know if you have something particular in mind.

You'll make...

Whatever you like, this is your session

Bring with you...

Your project and any tools you need help with

Options & extras

Silver
Gold
Gold plating
Chain
Options & extras are not included in your ticket, but will be available to add during your workshop. Metals are priced by weight.

What's included

All the tools at Silver & Steel
On-site jeweller to help tackle your challenges
Tea & light refreshments

Good to know

Small classes

Our class size is limited to 6-8 people so you always have plenty of contact with the tutor

Sustainable materials

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

Under 18s welcome

When accompanied by an adult with their own ticket - just let us know beforehand as we have extra paperwork

LGBTQ+ and inclusive

Everyone is welcome at Silver & Steel, we're committed to welcoming and platforming jewellery designers from all backgrounds and experiences

Catch up at open sessions

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

Hosted by

Jeweller wearing a Silver & Steel branded apron sits at a jewellery bench in a professional jewellery studio room with other benches in the background. There are tools behind her.
Bethany May Silver
Bethany May
Founder of Silver & Steel, Beth is passionate about building for creativity, learning, and community for jewellers and crafters. Her teaching style is informal, warm and engaging and she loves introducing people to the craft. Bethany has a background teaching integrative curriculums and art abroad where she discovered a love of working creatively with others. In lockdown 2020 she was invited to teach some jewellery making workshops for a charity in Brighton and the genesis of Silver & Steel was born. She developed a simple and accessible format and started taking it to pop up venues around Bristol when people were allowed to gather again, but she realised that Bristol lacked a suitable space for teachers to be hosted. She's taught all ages, skill levels and backgrounds and loves seeing people who have never used tools before being empowered to create something precious.

The venue

Silver & Steel

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.

74 East Street
Bedminster
Bristol BS3 4EY

Venue accessibility

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 /  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.

Getting to the venue

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).