Teaching

Bishopsland are delighted to offer a regular selection of short courses for members of the public at their dedicated workshops in Buscot. Join us for inspiring one-day courses, held at our new home within the National Trust’s Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, and discover the art of silver jewellery-making and silversmithing. Please note we are not based at Coleshill – your joining instructions will share our location details.

Attendees must be 18 years and above, please.

Workshops Include all tools and materials, expert tuition, small class sizes and free parking.

• 17 October 2026 — Make a Silver Bangle with Charm

• 31 October 2026 — Make a Silver Spinner Ring

• 14 November 2026 — Make a Pair of Silver Stud Earrings

• 28 November 2026 — Make a Silver Christmas Decoration

• 30 January 2027 — Make a set of Silver Stacker Rings

• 13 February 2027 — Make a Silver Valentine’s Gift

• 27 February 2027 — Make a pair of Silver Drop Earrings

• 13 March 2027 — Make a Silver Bangle with Charm

• 27 March 2027 — Make a set of Silver Stacker Rings

For booking and details, please see:

https://bishopsland.org.uk/short-courses/

(photo by Sophie Mutevelian)

Date: October 19, 2026

Start Time: 10:00am

End Time: 4:30pm

Venue: FORGE

Learn how to etch with ferric chloride and add distinctive textures and patterns to your jewellery designs.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the creative possibilities of etching. You’ll learn how to safely set up an etching bath, prepare your metal, and create your own designs from start to finish.

During the session, you’ll produce two custom brass texture plates of your own design, which can later be used in the rolling mill. You’ll also roll at least one piece of silver with your newly created textures, leaving with a unique patterned silver piece ready to incorporate into your jewellery projects.

Through a mix of discussion, demonstrations, and practical exercises, you will:

• Learn about different types of resists for creating designs on brass

• Experiment with two types of resist and learn about a third option

• Safely set up and use an etching bath

• Prepare, design, and etch your brass plates

• Use the rolling mill to transfer your texture onto silver

Please note: this workshop focuses on developing your skills and techniques. You won’t leave with a finished piece of jewellery, but you will take home a beautifully textured silver sample to use in your own creations.

I occasionally offer private jewellery-making tuition in my studio in Reading for one or two people. Tuition can be tailored to your level of experience and to particular jewellery-making skills or techniques you would like to work on.

Private tuition is available on a limited basis.

One person: £295
Two people: £195 per person

A teaching day runs from 10am–4pm, with a break for lunch. Tools and equipment are provided. Please bring your own lunch; tea and water are available.

For two-person tuition, you should both be interested in working on broadly the same skills or techniques.

Any materials required, including silver, will depend on the project and can be discussed in advance.

If you are interested in private tuition, please contact me with a little information about your experience and what you would like to learn.