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Jewellery making classes in Bristol
Silver ring making, pendant workshops, and silversmithing tasters in Bristol — prices, areas, and where to book. Updated May 2025.
Bristol jewellery workshop prices
| Workshop | Price range | Duration | You make |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver ring making | £58–£85 | 2.5–3 hrs | A sterling silver ring |
| Silver pendant workshop | £70–£100 | 2.5–3 hrs | A silver pendant |
| Silver bangle making | £78–£115 | 3 hrs | A hammered silver bangle |
| Silversmithing taster | £90–£140 | 3–4 hrs | Ring or pendant + technique foundation |
| Couples jewellery workshop | £130–£180 (2 people) | 2.5–3 hrs | Two matching silver rings |
Bristol prices typically run 10–20% below London for comparable workshops.
Find a jewellery workshop in Bristol
CraftCourses has strong coverage of independent Bristol makers. ClassBento is better for one-off tasters with flexible booking.
Where to find jewellery studios in Bristol
🎨 Stokes Croft & Montpelier
Bristol's most creative neighbourhood — a cluster of independent artists and makers, including several silversmiths who run workshops from their studios. Strong for independent bookings via CraftCourses.
🌿 Bedminster & Southville
South Bristol's growing arts scene. A handful of independent jewellery studios have set up here in recent years. Quieter but often cheaper than Stokes Croft studios.
🏛️ Clifton & City Centre
Higher footfall areas with some ClassBento-listed studios. More polished, gift-experience-oriented workshops. Good for hen dos and birthday bookings.
🌱 Somerset & Bath (nearby)
The South West has a strong craft tradition. CraftCourses lists jewellery makers across Somerset and the Bath area — worth checking if you're happy to travel 30–45 minutes from Bristol.
ClassBento vs CraftCourses for Bristol jewellery
Choose ClassBento if…
- ✓ You want a one-off taster with flexible dates
- ✓ You're buying as a gift (gift card option)
- ✓ You want the money-back guarantee
- ✓ You want easy online booking without contacting the studio
Choose CraftCourses if…
- ✓ You want to support an independent Bristol maker
- ✓ You're looking for a multi-session silversmithing course
- ✓ You want studios not listed on ClassBento
- ✓ You're open to studios outside central Bristol
What to expect from a Bristol jewellery workshop
Bristol's jewellery workshops follow the same format as across the UK — a 2.5–3 hour session where you work with a practising silversmith to make a piece of real sterling silver jewellery. For ring making: you choose your design, cut and shape the silver, texture it, solder the join, and size it to fit. You leave with a wearable, hallmarkable piece you made yourself.
Bristol's independent studio scene means you're more likely to be working directly with the jeweller who teaches, rather than in a larger class-format venue. Class sizes are typically small (4–8 people), particularly at the Stokes Croft and Bedminster independents.
Book a jewellery workshop in Bristol
Silver ring making from £60 — all silver, tools and instruction included.
Silver ring making classes
The most popular jewellery workshop — shape and finish a sterling silver ring in a half-day session.
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