What can you learn in an evening?
Here at the London Jewellery School, we have classes of different lengths but which do you choose if you’d just like to try out a new technique? Tutor Anna Campbell gives you the lowdown on our taster classes
What are taster classes?
Our taster classes are short evening classes designed to get you started with a new technique. What’s great is that by the end of the class you will have made at least one piece of jewellery and will have a good idea about whether you would like to take a longer or more advanced class in that technique.
When are taster classes run?
Our taster classes are run on weekday evenings from 6.30-9pm so are perfect for those who work in London to attend. You can see the complete list of all our taster classes here along with the scheduled dates for the year.
What can I learn?
Our expert tutors teach taster classes in a wide variety of subjects including
And more!
Here are a few of the classes that are coming up
Next available date: Tuesday 23rd May 6.30-9pm
Learn to make a simple but beautiful wax carved ring in just one evening! And your ring will be totally unique!
This class is a great introduction to wax carving and is often taken before doing our Beginners Wax Carving course and is a great one to do with friends as a fun evening out.
Throughout the evening our experienced tutor will guide you through the process of sizing, shaping and carving the wax using hand tools and heat, adding a texture to your ring if you like.
By the end of the class you will have created your unique wax carved ring which we will then arrange to be cast into your choice of metal (silver, copper or bronze), and it will be completely polished and finished for you ready to wear. Your ring will be posted out to you within 3 weeks of the class or you are welcome to collect it from the School. Best of all this is included in the cost of the course!
Next available date: Wednesday 24th May 6.30-9pm
Perspex is a hugely versatile material that can be used for small subtle piece of jewellery as well as large fashion pieces.
Perspex is a brand of acrylic plastic that is often used as a substitute for glass. It comes in a rigid sheet and can be sawn or laser cut and bent using heat. It is available in a wide variety of colours and finishes and there’s almost no limit to what you can make. Also, with a little thought and preparation perspex jewellery can be made from home as it needs minimal equipment.
Techniques covered in this class include:
- Sawing and cutting perspex from a template
- Filing, sanding and polishing
- Drilling
- Attaching stones
You can find a range of ring projects in this tutorial – and make one to match every outfit.
Next available date: Thursday 25th May 6.30-9pm
Come along for a few hours make a beautiful cocktail ring (or two).This is a fun-filled, creative class (non-creatives are very welcome!)
Throughout the evening our expert tutor will guide you through the full process of making your own ring from scratch. We use a mixture of colourful beads combined with silver or gold-plated wire to make your bling statement ring.
Once you know how to make them you will have lots of orders pouring in from friends and family for their very own rings – you have been warned!
Next available date: Wednesday 7th June 6.30-9pm
Learn to make your own personalised silver pendant in just one evening…
You will be using a great material called metal clay. Metal clay is a clay-based substance containing millions of tiny silver particles when you fire the clay under a torch or in a kiln all of the clay burns away and you are left with a solid silver piece – it’s like magic!
This is an excellent class to take if you have limited space at home and would like to make silver jewellery.
An expert tutor will guide you through the whole process from making the piece, through to firing and polishing.
Absolutely no experience is necessary as this is a beginners level class and complete beginners are welcome.
What would you like to make in a taster class? Let us know in the comments below