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Spend 2.5 hours learning bench skills and walk away with a sterling silver ring you made yourself. This beginner-friendly workshop pairs Dundee's design culture with hands-on instruction—perfect for travellers who want a tangible memory of the city.
Spend 2.5 hours learning bench skills and walk away with a sterling silver ring you made yourself. This beginner-friendly workshop pairs Dundee's design culture with hands-on instruction—perfect for travellers who want a tangible memory of the city.
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Operated by Dundee Community Craft CIC · Dundee, Scotland
Make A Silver Ring • Basic Package in Dundee offers a compact, hands-on jewellery workshop that turns newcomers into makers in 2.5 focused hours. Set in a community craft studio run by local makers, this session teaches the core bench skills - sawing and piercing metal, filing and shaping, soldering a joint, and polishing the finished band - so you leave with a bespoke .925 silver ring you made yourself. The class is practical and tactile: a bench pin, jeweller's saw, needle files, annealing pad, flux and a small torch become tools of discovery under instructor guidance. Dundee's creative identity forms the backdrop. The city's push toward design and craft - visible across museums, galleries, and public workshops - makes a short studio session feel like a meaningful part of a visit. For walkers and cyclists exploring the Dundee waterfront or visiting the V&A Dundee, this workshop provides a hands-on counterpoint to gallery-hopping: a way to carry home a memory rather than a photograph. The studio places craft skills at the center, emphasizing local maker traditions and high-quality jewellery techniques. What makes this package stand out is its focus on process and outcome. Instead of merely assembling pre-made parts, you learn metallurgical basics and the small, exacting motions of traditional benchwork. Key features of the scene include a cluttered workbench, raw silver strip, a mandrel for sizing, a jeweller's torch for soldering, and a polishing motor that brings the ring to a mirror finish. The tactile glow of heated metal and the sharp sound of a fine sawblade are part of the experience. The workshop is beginner-friendly, tailored to those with steady hands rather than prior training, and ideal for travellers who want a compact cultural activity between hikes or city walks. Practically, bring comfortable clothes that can stand a little dust and closed-toe shoes; sessions last about 2.5 hours. Expect small-group instruction, safety guidance for torches and tools, and a finished piece that fits and feels personal. This experience also ties into Dundee's design story: the city earned international recognition for design-led regeneration, and local community craft projects are part of that continuing legacy. By learning a bench skill, visitors directly support local makers and sustain hands-on craft traditions. Whether you're a curious beginner or a traveller seeking a memorable souvenir, the Make A Silver Ring • Basic Package turns an hour and a half of concentration into a tangible token of Dundee. Instructors emphasize safe, sustainable materials: many classes use recycled sterling silver and measured amounts of flux and solder; the studio recycles filings and polishes responsibly. The setting is friendly and unhurried, making this an excellent way to learn a skill you can practice or develop into longer jewellery training on Scotland's east coast.
easy.
2.5 hours.
No special fitness required—steady hands and basic hand-eye coordination make the session easier.
No—this basic package is designed for beginners and focuses on core bench skills under instructor supervision.
The class runs about 2.5 hours and you leave with a finished sterling silver ring you cut, soldered, and polished.
The listing indicates ages 12+ in the headline; check with the operator for under-18 supervision policies.
Instructors provide safety briefings, eye protection, and supervised use of torches, files, and the polishing motor.
Minor adjustments may be possible but larger resizing might require a follow-up session or a professional jeweller; ask instructors about sizing options.
Many classes emphasize sustainable materials and often use recycled sterling silver; confirm specifics with the studio when booking.
Dundee gained international attention for design-led regeneration and was designated a UNESCO City of Design in 2014; V&A Dundee opened in 2018 and boosted the city's craft profile.
The studio practices low-waste bench processes—recycling silver filings and using measured materials—and supports local makers to reduce shipping of finished goods.
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.
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