Do I need previous jewellery-making experience?

No. The Basic Package is designed for beginners and covers filing, soldering and hand-stamping with instructor guidance.

What age is suitable for this workshop?

The workshop is suitable for older teens with adult supervision; the class description notes ages 12+ as a guideline.

Will I leave with a finished bangle?

Yes. The session is structured to produce a completed sterling silver bangle you can wear after polishing.

Is the silver provided?

Yes. Sterling silver is supplied for the workshop so you can focus on learning techniques and finishing.

Are there fumes from soldering?

Expect modest fumes from flux and soldering; studios use standard ventilation and instructors manage safety procedures.

Can I stamp any message or font?

Short names and messages work best. The class uses steel stamps with select fonts; discuss options with the instructor.

Make a Silver Personalised Bangle in Dundee - 2.5-Hour Workshop at Dundee Community Craft CIC

At Dundee Community Craft CIC, a hands-on silver-bangle workshop puts you at a jeweller's bench in the centre of Dundee, Scotland. In this 2.5-hour Basic Package you will file, polish, solder and letter-stamp a solid silver bangle, transforming raw metal into a piece that bears your name or a short message. The studio sits in the heart of the city's design district, a short walk from the waterfront and museum quarter, placing contemporary craft inside Dundee's industrial and maritime narrative.

The session focuses on skills you can repeat at home. An instructor from Dundee Community Craft CIC introduces the workbench, files, hammers, a compact torch for soldering and steel stamps for lettering. You'll learn safe metal handling, step-by-step forming and finishing, and guided solder joining. The silver provided is traditional sterling; once polished and stamped the bangle has a satisfying weight and a clear, hand-done mark that feels personal and durable.

What makes this class stand out is its maker-led approach: all products and services are designed and delivered by local makers who emphasise jewellery design and quality craftsmanship. The format suits beginners and those with prior experience who want to practice hand techniques rather than rely on machines. By the end of the session you leave with a finished piece and a practical introduction to silversmithing basics.

Key features include bench-based workflow, hand-stamping of text, manual soldering, and polishing to a bright finish. Unique natural or material elements include working with solid sterling silver and learning the tactile skills of filing and hammer forming. The urban sounds beyond the studio—river traffic, nearby cafés, the hum of the city—frame the class with a sense of place that connects craft to local life.

Practical notes: the class runs about 2.5 hours of concentrated bench time with brief demonstration intervals; expect modest fumes from flux and soldering and standard ventilation is used. Wear comfortable clothing you don't mind exposing to metal dust and tie back long hair. The workshop is a good solo creative outing, a memorable gift or a hands-on date activity; the experience is suitable for older teens with adult supervision.

Why book this experience? It compresses a meaningful making process into a short session, teaches repeatable hand skills, and produces a custom wearable keepsake. For visitors who want to go beyond shopping and learn a craft rooted in the city's creative community, this bangle class is an efficient, tactile way to bring home something you made yourself and to connect directly with Dundee's maker scene. The studio also provides basic care instruction for silver, advice on storage and polishing cloths, and information about follow-up classes and local makers if you want to keep learning. It's hands-on, efficient, and rewarding.

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.

Make a Silver Personalised Bangle in Dundee - 2.5-Hour Workshop at Dundee Community Craft CIC

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