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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.
Jewellery making for beginners
New to jewellery? Start here for tools, techniques and the best first projects.
Individual jewellery courses in Bristol
A hand-picked mix of specific Bristol classes across ClassBento and CraftCourses. Each card links straight to that course so you can check dates and book.
Beginners' Ring Making Workshop
Make your own sterling silver ring from recycled silver in central Bristol, taught by experienced professional jewellers — no experience needed.
Carve a Silver Ring Workshop
Carve a unique ring from jeweller's wax in Bristol, which is then cast in solid silver using the lost-wax technique and posted to you.
Make a Gemstone Ring Workshop
Choose a gemstone and learn to create and set it into your own silver ring in this hands-on Bristol jewellery workshop.
Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop
Make two finished pieces — a pendant and earrings, or two pendants — from recycled-silver clay in this Bristol jewellery workshop.
8 Week Silversmithing Course: One-on-One
A one-to-one beginner silversmithing course with award-winning Bristol silversmith Charlotte Duckworth, covering raising, forming and fabricating.
Individual courses checked live on 6 June 2026. Availability changes — if a class is full, the "find more" links on this page show every current Bristol option.
Bristol jewellery making
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