Learn the Art of Wire Jewellery Making – A 4-Week Course

Learn a new skill, make beautiful jewellery and enjoy four creative evenings just for you!

Start 2027 with a new hobby!

Join Pippa for a relaxed and inspiring four-week wire jewellery-making course this February. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience and would like to develop your skills further, this friendly and supportive course is designed to help you grow in confidence and creativity.

Over four Wednesday evenings, you’ll learn a range of jewellery-making techniques, building your knowledge and skills week by week. You can choose to create a finished piece during each session or work on a larger design throughout the course, combining all the techniques you’ve learned into something truly unique.

Set in the cosy surroundings of Our Crafty Place, this course offers a welcoming environment, expert guidance, and plenty of opportunities to experiment, practise and enjoy the creative process.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in wire jewellery making and the confidence to continue creating and developing your own designs at home.

Create Jewellery That’s Truly Yours

See the Our Crafty Page workshop page for examples of jewellery you can create during the course. While these will provide inspiration, you’ll be encouraged to personalise your work and develop your own creative ideas and designs throughout the four weeks.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a new creative skill, meet like-minded people and enjoy four evenings dedicated entirely to you.

What You’ll Learn

Week One – Wednesday 3rd February

Getting to Grips with the Basics

We’ll begin by exploring the tools we’ll be using and the different types of wire available, including their uses, advantages and challenges. You’ll learn how to create jump rings, open and closed loops, and decorative bead-wrapping techniques.

Using these new skills, you’ll begin creating a bracelet which can be completed during the course or at home.

Week Two – Wednesday 10th February

Decorative Techniques

Building on your week one skills, we’ll explore decorative wire-work techniques including wire wrapping, leaves and swirls to add beautiful texture and detail to your jewellery.

You’ll then have the opportunity to incorporate these techniques into your own designs and begin creating a piece of jewellery.

Week Three – Wednesday 17th February

Wire Weaving

Discover the fascinating art of wire weaving, an age-old technique used to join pieces of metal in decorative patterns.

We’ll learn and practise two traditional wire-weaving designs which can be transformed into stunning rings or incorporated into larger projects. You’ll also start planning your final piece, with time to sketch and develop your ideas ready for the final session.

Week Four – Wednesday 24th February

Bringing It All Together

In the final session, you’ll combine the techniques you’ve learned throughout the course to create a piece of jewellery of your own design. With support and guidance from Pippa, you’ll develop your ideas and bring your creative vision to life, producing a unique handcrafted piece that showcases your new skills.

You Will Explore

• • Jewellery-making tools and how to use them safely
• • The properties of aluminium, copper, brass and silver-plated wire
• • Decorative wire-working techniques
• • Traditional wire-weaving patterns
• • Design planning and sketching ideas
• • Combining multiple techniques into one finished piece
• • Creating jewellery that reflects your own personal style

This Workshop Is Perfect For

• • Complete beginners looking to learn a new creative skill
• • Anyone wanting to start a rewarding new hobby in 2027
• • Crafters looking to expand their jewellery-making skills
• • Those who enjoy making unique handmade gifts
• • People looking for mindful, relaxing creative time each week
• • Anyone who loves learning in a small, supportive group environment

What to Bring

• Reading glasses if you need them

• Your creativity and enthusiasm

Everything else is provided, including pliers, wire, beads, sketchbook and instruction sheets to support your learning throughout the course.

What’s Included?

• Four 2-hour Wednesday evening sessions
• Friendly, supportive tuition from an experienced jewellery maker
• Opportunity to take a set of pliers and wire to take home and practice in between sessions.
• Practice wire and instruction sheets for continued learning between sessions
• An A5 sketchbook for notes, ideas and design sketches
• All aluminium, copper, brass and silver-plated wire required during the course
• A wide selection of beads and materials to create your designs
• Use of specialist tools including hammers, pliers, drills, mandrels, ring clamps and even a gizmo (yes, it really is called that!)

Workshop Details

Dates: Wednesdays: 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th February 2027

Timings: 6pm to 8pm … our doors will be open from 5.30pm to come and grab a cuppa before you start

Available Places: Limited to just 8 participants. With just 8 places available, this small-group course offers plenty of individual support and guidance, helping you progress at your own pace while enjoying the company of fellow makers.

Cost

£134 + £5.48 card fee … this covers all 4 evenings