Do I need prior experience?

No formal qualifications are required; some prior basic hand-tool experience is recommended but beginners are welcome.

Are materials included?

Yes—the course fee includes silver and other materials needed to complete at least one finished piece.

What age is the course for?

The listing indicates ages 12+ in the headline; check with the studio if booking for younger participants.

Is parking available?

Yes, the course description notes free onsite parking is available.

Can I bring my own silver or photos?

You can usually bring reference photos; bring any extra materials only after checking with the instructor in advance.

How do I book a spot?

Reserve your place through the booking link provided on the course listing; spots are limited and weekly attendance is recommended.

Make a Modern Memento Mori: 8-Week Silver Jewellery Course in Dundee

At the heart of Dundee, Scotland, Make A Modern Memento Mori is an eight‑week, hands‑on jewellery course that teaches enamelling, photo-transfer, soldering and silver finishing to turn a memory into a wearable object. Taught in the studio of Dundee Community Craft CIC, sessions run every Tuesday evening for three hours and include all materials and free onsite parking. The class is built around practical benches—saw frames and piercing stations, soldering hearths, an enamelling kiln and digital transfer equipment—so your first piece emerges from heat and hand rather than theory. The course focuses on technique as much as design: you will learn to saw and file silver, use digital photo transfers to capture a photograph, apply vitreous enamel to a prepared surface, and solder a bezel to hold your image. Those benches, the kiln glow, and the smell of flux are the defining features of the room; the metal itself—sterling silver supplied by the studio—becomes the raw material for a personal memento. The instructor-led format balances demonstration with individual bench time, so even students with modest experience leave with at least one finished piece. Dundee Community Craft CIC positions this class within the city’s strong making culture and long design tradition; it's an accessible entry point for visitors who want a craft-focused experience without needing months of training. The workshop feels like a local lab for creativity: tools and processes are visible, questions are encouraged, and the pace rewards careful handwork more than brute force. Because materials are included you can experiment freely—an important perk for first-time silversmiths. Practical notes: the course runs for eight consecutive weeks, best suited to learners who can attend regularly. The studio recommends some prior experience with simple ring-making techniques but welcomes motivated beginners. Safety gear and instruction are supplied; expect to wear an apron and closed-toe shoes and to work with small torches, files, and enamel kilns. The final pieces make excellent gifts or personal keepsakes and reflect both contemporary studio techniques and Dundee’s contemporary design energy. If you’re visiting Dundee and looking for a tactile, urban craft experience—one that converts a memory into a solid, wearable object—this course offers time, tools, and local expertise to make it happen. It’s a slow, deliberate counterpoint to sightseeing: an opportunity to build rather than buy, and to leave Scotland with something you made yourself. Classes attract a mix of local makers, visitors, and hobbyists; expect small groups that encourage feedback. The studio maintains clear safety protocols and loans most tools; students receive guidance at each bench and help finishing surfaces. Because the class meets weekly, projects mature gradually—ideal for visitors staying several days or locals who want sustained practice. Reserve your spot early using the booking link.

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.