Do I need prior experience?

No — the Premium Package is designed for beginners and experienced makers; instructors tailor guidance to each participant.

What age is this suitable for?

This session is suitable for ages 12 and up; under-16s should be accompanied by an adult.

How long does the class take?

The workshop runs approximately three hours, including demonstrations, hands-on work and kiln firing time.

Can I take my piece home the same day?

Many enamel pieces require cooling; depending on the firing schedule you may take some items home the same day or pick them up later.

Is the studio accessible?

Contact the studio ahead to discuss mobility needs; instructors can arrange seating and adapted workstations when possible.

Use the provided referral link to reserve a spot; Premium sessions often fill on weekends so book in advance.

Make a Copper & Enamel Bowl — Premium Workshop with Dundee Community Craft CIC

On a compact street off Dundee’s waterfront, Dundee Community Craft CIC opens a studio where heat, enamel and copper meet local story. This three-hour Make A Copper and Enamel Bowl • Premium Package is a hands-on workshop for adults and teens (ages 12+) that distills jewellery-making techniques into a relaxed creative sprint. The class runs under founder and jeweller Stephanie Graham, who guides participants through traditional metalworking skills and contemporary enamel techniques, sharing the studio’s research into jewellery, wellbeing and recovery. The session begins at a workbench: annealing copper, cutting and forming a shallow bowl or shaping a simple silver bangle, then applying powdered enamel and firing pieces in a small kiln. The glow of the torch and the kiln’s sudden bloom are a kind of slow reveal—colours settle into glassy finishes and seams become satisfying joins. Materials and snacks are included, and the small class size encourages quiet conversation about Dundee’s long design history, from jute mills to modern design-led regeneration. This experience stands out because it pairs practical skill with social purpose. Dundee Community Craft CIC produces and delivers courses and products by local makers; the Premium Package explicitly connects craft with wellbeing and recovery, so what you make has more than decorative value. You’ll leave with a hand-made copper and enamel bowl or a personalised silver bangle—depending on the session—plus instruction you can build on at home. The studio’s riverside city location makes it an easy add-on to a day in Dundee: spend the morning at the V&A or the McManus, then slide into a late-afternoon kiln firing. For visitors curious about material practice, the workshop provides a clear line from historic Dundee industries to contemporary design thinking, showing why the city is recognized for design innovation. Practical notes: the class is three hours long, suitable for beginners, and works best for participants who can stand for short stretches and handle fine tools. Wear closed-toe shoes and leave bulky coats outside the immediate work area. The staff prioritizes safety—eye protection and ventilation are standard—and encourages questions at every step. Booking through the provided referral link secures a spot in the Premium session which often fills on weekends. Whether you’re a visitor who wants to take a piece of Dundee home or a local seeking a deliberate creative pause, this workshop turns simple materials into a meaningful object and introduces you to a maker community that’s quietly remaking the city’s creative identity. Sessions are family-friendly for ages 12 and up, and instructors adapt techniques to match experience levels; if you have limited mobility, contact the studio ahead to arrange seating and workspace accommodations to ensure a safe, enjoyable session for everyone. Bring curiosity and an open mind today.

About Dundee Community Craft CIC

Dundee Community Craft CIC runs hands-on jewellery and enamelling workshops and multi-week courses in Dundee, Scotland. The organisation focuses on silverwork, sea glass jewellery, copper and enamel bowls, and personalised keepsakes. Sessions include basic and premium single-day workshops and longer eight-week courses that teach techniques such as saw piercing, soldering, texturing, enamelling, filing, stamping and polishing. Materials are provided on courses that specify all materials included.

Workshops are led by experienced jewellers and craft tutors, with premium sessions naming Stephanie Graham as the instructor for select ring and bangle classes. Classes suit complete beginners through intermediate makers, offering step-by-step guidance and small-group learning in a studio environment located within Dundee’s craft community.

Dundee Community Craft CIC describes its approach as practical and supportive, emphasising traditional metalsmithing skills alongside contemporary design. Attendees leave with handmade jewellery or enamel pieces created during the session, plus practical skills to continue making at home. The organisation lists clear course lengths and content for each offering, including single-session Basic and Premium Packages and structured eight-week courses.

As a Community Interest Company (CIC) operating in Dundee, the business follows registered community-oriented governance and local operating standards. Booking details, schedules and specific material inclusions are provided per trip on The Adventure Collective listing and the business’s public information. The structured curriculum, named instructors for premium options, and community-focused CIC status support trust and transparency for prospective participants. Courses accommodate individuals, small groups, and private bookings for community groups, corporate team-building, and special occasion workshops upon request locally.