This is a fun activity in Market Bosworth, Coventry
Learn how to design and make your own jewellery
Each piece of jewellery you make and keep is:
* Unique, as it is designed and handmade by you
* 99.9% solid silver
* Hallmark standard
* Yours to keep or give as a present
The course is:
*For beginners and experienced jewellers - tuition is tailored to your needs and skill levels
*A maximum class size of 6 people so that you get good attention and tuition
*A learning experience and at the same time it is fun and relaxed
*3 hours long, 10am - 1pm or 2pm - 5pm
*Great for individuals or a group of friends or family
*Is very popular as a gift
What you get:
*You get 5 grams of silver clay - the number of pieces you make from this portion depends on the size and complexity of your pieces.
*Jewellery to take home or use as a gift for loved ones - options are pendants, necklaces, earrings, charms.
*Full tuition from an experienced and qualified teacher
*All materials required to make your jewellery
*Use of all tools
What actually happens on the course?
*Louise will introduce you to this amazing material, silver clay and will explain how the clay becomes solid silver pieces of beautiful jewellery by the end of your course.
*She has moulds and ideas for creating wonderful designs from the clay.
*Louise will then show you how to fire your piece. This process removes particles in the clay to leave a 99.9% solid silver piece.
*You will then polish to finish your creation. This whole process never ceases to amaze people, transforming a piece of silver clay into a final polished 99.9% solid silver jewellery piece for you to show off with pride.
What is silver clay?
*An environmentally-friendly recycled product, which when fired, becomes 99.9% solid silver of hallmark quality.
*Recycled from goods containing silver such as mobile phones and x-rays
*The silver is mixed with a binding compound to make a clay substance
*The clay is flexible and can be shaped into various designs
*The firing process burns off the binding compound to leave 99.9% solid silver of hallmark quality
Who is my tutor?
Louise:
*Over a decade of experience in teaching jewellery making
*A senior metal clay instructor
*Has an Art Clay Higher Diploma
*Teaches at various jewellery schools and venues around the Midlands such as Chatsworth House, Leicester Cathedral and Bosworth Battlefield as well as my own studio in Market Bosworth.
*Came third in a global jewellery contest held in Japan.
*Has had three of of her jewellery pieces displayed in Tokyo in 2023 and 2026
*In 2026 was awarded the Handmade Jewellery Designer of the Year for Central England by Prestige Awards
*Has received more than 140 five star reviews
*Is passionate about her craft and passing on her skills and knowledge to others
Where is the studio?
Market Bosworth:
*Set in my garden in the Leicestershire countryside,
*On the border of Leicestershire and Warwickshire
*20 minutes away from the major motorway networks
*A beautiful historic town boasting plenty of lovely restaurants and pubs
*Nearby is the Bosworth Battlefield Centre, the Battlefield Steam Railway line (Shackerstone) and the Ashby Canal.
*Is central to Leicester, Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham and Derby, all within one hours drive.
*A great centre for a short break to combine with your jewellery class
What have customers said?
Laura in August 2026 said, "What a brilliant day! Louise was so patient and kind. I went solo and felt so welcomed. It’s a beautiful setting and I was so impressed at how much you can get done in a day! Thank you so much!"
In summary what you get:
*New or enhanced skills and knowledge
*New jewellery pieces which are unique and handmade by you
*An experience which can be enjoyed either on your own or with friends and family
*A new hobby or maybe a new career
*A visit to the lovely and historic town of Market Bosworth
