One Day Courses – Yardley Hastings

  • Introduction to engraving with Dario Batzella (BE09Z6YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Hand Engraving for Beginners — 2-Day Workshop with Dario Batzella (BE09Z6YHa) Discover the art of traditional hand engraving in this intensive two-day course led by award-winning professional engraver Dario Batzella. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the essential techniques, tools, and design principles behind fine metal engraving. Course Overview You’ll begin by learning the fundamentals of engraving, […]

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  • Letter Engraving for Beginners with Dario Batzella (BE11Z6YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Letter Engraving for Beginners — 2-Day Workshop with Dario Batzella (BE11Z6YHa) Discover the timeless craft of hand-engraved lettering in this immersive two-day workshop led by award-winning professional engraver Dario Batzella. This hands-on course introduces you to the essential tools, techniques, and design principles behind beautifully engraved letterforms on metal. Course Overview Learn the fundamentals of […]

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  • Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop (BE14X4YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop (BE14X4YHa) Create your own unique piece of jewellery in this fun sea glass jewellery workshop. You will learn how to encase beautiful sea glass in fine silver frames to create pendants or earrings. You will be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make your very own pieces […]

    Sold Out £79.00
  • Sea Glass Setting Day (BE17W7YHA)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Sea Glass Setting Day (BE17W7YHA) Spend a creative day in the jewellery making workshop learning all the techniques needed to be able to craft your own piece of silver jewellery with a stunning piece of sea glass. You will learn how to: Select appropriate materials for your design Form fine silver to create a setting […]

    Sold Out £95.00
  • Taster Session Silver Ring (BE17W7YHb)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Taster Session Silver Ring (BE17W7YHb) In this engaging jewellery making workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own beautiful silver ring from start to finish. You will incorporate striking textured elements to make your piece uniquely yours. Under expert guidance you’ll discover traditional metalworking techniques whilst crafting a silver or gold fill ring you’ll be […]

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  • Silver Jewellery 7 week Course June 2026 – Wednesdays 9.30-12 Yardley Hastings (BMF3AMYH)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Silver Jewellery 7 week Course June 2026 – Wednesdays 9.30-12 Yardley Hastings (BMF3AMYH) May 26 1-3 castle / fishtail setting (adv) collet setting (beginners) 4- 6 enamelling cloisonné and champeleve 7 personal project & finishing and polishing Tutor: Beccy Gillatt Level: Suitable for all including complete beginners Materials: Additional to course fee (approx £40 -100 […]

    Sold Out £206.00
  • Keum-Boo Pendant / Earrings Workshop – Adding gold to fine silver (BF04X4YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Keum-Boo Pendant / Earrings Workshop – Adding gold to fine silver (BF04X4YHa) On this 3.5 hour course you will be guided through the ancient Korean technique of Keum-boo to create a design of your choice. Learn how to make a beautiful textured pendant or pair of earrings in fine silver and add a striking detail […]

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  • Botanical metal – Leaf pendant / earrings (BF13W6YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Botanical metal – Leaf pendant / earrings (BF13W6YHa) New course! Discover the fascinating technique of fold forming to create a pendant or earrings inspired by nature. Form, pierce, texture, file and polish a leaf design of your choice. In this engaging jewellery making workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own beautiful fold formed leaf […]

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  • Inspired by Nature – Butterfly / Dragonfly Pendant (BF13W6YHb)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Inspired by Nature – Butterfly / Dragonfly Pendant (BF13W6YHb)) New course! Use a range of traditional jewellery making techniques to create a pendant inspired by nature. Form, texture, file and polish a mini bug design of your choice. In this engaging jewellery making workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own beautiful butterfly or dragonfly […]

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  • Colourful aluminium workshop BG02X4YH

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Colourful aluminium workshop BG02X4YH Use dies, inks, pigment pens and stamps to create colourful patterns on aluminium sheet. You will then be guided through all the techniques needed to turn your artworks into beautiful striking pieces of jewellery. These will include disc cutting, doming, hole stamping, saw piercing and forming. Choose from earrings, pendants or […]

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  • Casting day (BG06X1YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Casting day (BG06X1YHa) On this one day casting course you will use a different range of items to experiment with making moulds from delft sand and cuttlefish. There is also a chance to cast in water, pasta and rice if you’d like to do some experimental casting on the day. You’ll learn how to: Create […]

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  • Stacking Rings/Pendant Workshop (BG11W6YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Stacking Rings/Pendant Workshop (BG11W6YHa) On this three-hour course, you’ll be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make three different style stacking rings, or a pendant from a selection of five styles. The following techniques will be covered: Making and forming rings Soldering Twisting Texturing Filing and sanding Polishing Perfect for total […]

    Sold Out £69.00
  • Taster Session Silver Ring (BG11W6YHb)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Taster Session Silver Ring (BG11W6YHb) In this engaging jewellery making workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own beautiful silver ring from start to finish. You will incorporate striking textured elements to make your piece uniquely yours. Under expert guidance you’ll discover traditional metalworking techniques whilst crafting a silver or gold fill ring you’ll be […]

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  • Fidget Rings (BG25W6YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Fidget Rings (BG25W6YHa) During this 2.5 hour silver fidget rings jewellery workshop you will be guided through all the techniques to make a set of 2 pretty fidget rings. You will learn how to: Measure ring size accurately Cut wire lengths with shears and file the ends square Form wires to create round rings Add […]

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  • Forged wide ring (BG25W6YHb)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Forged wide ring (BG25W6YHb) Forge, form, texture, file and polish a heavy weight silver ring from a 5mm ingot. In this engaging jewellery making workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own beautiful silver ring from start to finish. You will incorporate striking textured elements to make your piece uniquely yours. Under expert guidance you’ll […]

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  • Silver Jewellery Making Day (BH08W6YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Silver Jewellery Making Day (BH08W6YHa) Spend a creative day in the jewellery making workshop learning all the techniques needed to be able to craft your own piece of silver jewellery and you can also choose to add a gemstone to your work. You will learn how to: Texture silver Form silver sheet or wire Saw […]

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  • Taster Session Silver Ring (BH22W6YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Taster Session Silver Ring BH22W6YHa In this engaging jewellery making workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own beautiful silver ring from start to finish. You will incorporate striking textured elements to make your piece uniquely yours. Under expert guidance you’ll discover traditional metalworking techniques whilst crafting a silver or gold fill ring you’ll be […]

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  • Pendant / earrings workshop with stone setting (BH22W6YHb)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Pendant / earrings workshop with stone setting (BH22W6YHb) Learn wire forming techniques and cabochon stone setting on this four hour silver jewellery making course. You will be gently guided through a multitude of silver jewellery techniques to enable you to make a pendant, ring or pair of earrings in wire and add a pre made […]

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  • Sea Glass Setting Day (BH12W6YHA)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Sea Glass Setting Day (BH12W6YHA) Spend a creative day in the jewellery making workshop learning all the techniques needed to be able to craft your own piece of silver jewellery with a stunning piece of sea glass. You will learn how to: Select appropriate materials for your design Form fine silver to create a setting […]

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  • Flush setting jewellery workshop (BJ22X4YHa)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Flush setting jewellery workshop (BJ22X4YHa) On this one day silver jewellery workshop you will learn the technique of flush setting round faceted stones into sterling silver to create beautiful pendants, rings or earrings. By the end of the session you will be able to: Accurately measure metal and stones. Lay and mark out stone positioning […]

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  • Inspired by Nature – Nicole Ringgold (CNR1)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Inspired by Naturer – Nicole Ringgold (CNR1) This workshop is a 3-day intensive for intermediate to advanced silversmiths. The sessions are 8 hours each day which includes a one-hour break for lunch. Learners will focus on fusing & soldering using the little smiths torch, carving, texturing, forming, and so much more. Demonstrations will include the […]

    Sold Out £550.00
  • Inspired by Nature – Nicole Ringgold (CNR2)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Inspired by Nature – Nicole Ringgold (CNR2) This workshop is a 3-day intensive for intermediate to advanced silversmiths. The sessions are 8 hours each day which includes a one-hour break for lunch. Learners will focus on fusing and soldering using a little smiths torch, carving, texturing, forming, and so much more. Demonstrations will include the […]

    Sold Out £550.00
  • Inspired by the forest – Nicole Ringgold (CRN3)

    Yardley Arts The Old School Hall, Yardley Hastings, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Inspired by the Forest – Nicole Ringgold This workshop is a 3-day intensive course for intermediate to advanced silversmiths. The sessions are 8 hours each day which includes a one-hour break for lunch. Learners will focus on fusing & soldering using the little smiths torch, carving, texturing, forming, and so much more. Demonstrations will include […]

    Sold Out £550.00

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Silver Jewellery Making Courses in Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire

Looking for silver jewellery making courses near Milton Keynes or Northamptonshire? The Beccy Gillatt School of Jewellery offers expert-led, hands-on jewellery classes for adults of all experience levels—from complete beginners to those looking to refine their skills.

Our courses run from two fully equipped, purpose-built jewellery studios in:

  • Great Linford, Milton Keynes
  • Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire

Each venue offers individual jewellery benches with hand tools and access to a wide range of professional equipment, creating the perfect environment to learn traditional silversmithing techniques, develop new skills, and create beautiful handmade jewellery.

Friendly, Relaxed Jewellery Classes for All

Whether you’re starting a new hobby, meeting like-minded creatives, or looking for a weekly creative escape, our courses provide a supportive, sociable, and inspiring space to learn. Classes are small and welcoming, led by experienced tutors who tailor each course to suit your skill level.

Easy Access from Surrounding Areas

Our jewellery making workshops are ideal for learners based in:

Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Newport Pagnell, Stony Stratford, Woburn Sands, Bedford, Buckingham, Cranfield, Deanshanger, Towcester, Potterspury, Olney, Yardley Hastings, Wellingborough, Rushden, Irthlingborough, Wollaston, Earls Barton, Grendon, Bozeat, Castle Ashby, Hartwell, Roade, Blisworth, Poddington, Old Stratford, Hackleton, Finedon, Burton Latimer, and more.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

I took part in a recent taster session and had a really positive experience. Beccy is a brilliant teacher, very very patient, the setting and venue are fabulous, highly recommended.

– Gabriele Castle