Do I need prior jewelry experience?

No experience required; the class is designed for beginners and covers each step with instructor support.

What is included in the price?

Tools, basic silver and sea glass for one ring, safety equipment, and instructor time are included—confirm specifics at booking.

The item summary notes Ages 12+ in the headline; confirm minimum age at booking and whether parental supervision is required.

Can I bring my own sea glass or materials?

Many studios allow you to bring a personal piece; check with the organizer in advance so they can advise on suitability.

Is the workshop wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility details weren't provided in the structured description—contact the operator directly to confirm accommodations.

How do I book or cancel?

Use the referral link provided to reserve your spot; cancellation policies are managed by the host and should be reviewed at booking.

Make a Silver Sea Glass Ring in Dundee — Hands-On Jewelry Workshop

On the north bank of the River Tay in Dundee, Scotland, a small studio opens a practical door into the city's proud design tradition. Make A Silver Sea Glass Ring • Basic Package is a 2.5-hour hands-on jewelry workshop that teaches saw-piercing, filing, soldering and polishing while you transform beach-tumbled sea glass into a wearable keepsake. The space—part classroom, part jeweller's bench—puts tools and expert instruction within easy reach, so beginners leave with a bespoke silver ring and a clear sense of craft technique.

Participants begin with a short demonstration on identifying suitable sea glass and marking a bezel shape. Under instructor guidance you will saw and pierce a silver band, file and texture metal, solder a bezel cup, and finally set and polish the glass until it catches light like a small, west-coast gem. The workshop balances safety and speed: lead-free solder, proper ventilation, and hands-on time at each station make complex metalwork accessible.

This experience sits naturally within Dundee's wider creative scene. The city's modern design profile—built on textiles, shipbuilding, and more recently design and digital arts—frames the workshop as a contemporary nod to local material culture. Sea glass itself tells a geological and historical story: glass smoothed by the North Sea and River Tay currents over decades, worn by sand and wave, then remade into a personal piece of jewelry.

Why book it while visiting Dundee? It's a chance to take home something truly local, crafted by your own hands, rather than a mass-produced souvenir. The workshop is compact in duration, well suited to travelers building a cultural itinerary around the waterfront, V&A Dundee, or nearby beaches where sea glass originates. It's also an accessible introduction to metalwork for teenagers and adults who want a focused, result-oriented creative session.

Practical notes: the session runs roughly 2.5 hours, requires no prior experience, and provides tools and materials. Wear closed-toed shoes and avoid loose clothing around soldering benches. If you're photographing the process, macro shots of hammered texture and frosted glass make especially evocative images. Sustainability-minded travelers will appreciate that the project gives new life to found materials, aligning craft with circular-economy thinking.

This is not just a class; it's a hands-on cultural exchange—where river, sea, and city meet at the jeweller's bench, and where a small shard of glass becomes a ring with a Dundee story. Booking is typically done online via the provided link; groups and private sessions may be available on request. Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in and complete any waivers. The workshop is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and small groups seeking an active, creative pause between exploring Dundee's waterfront and museums. Often.

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.