This is a fun activity in Otley, Leeds
Learn to craft your own interlocked silver bangles from scratch at The Bookshop on the Square in Otley, where you'll master everything from sizing and soldering to torch-melting and hand-stamping in a welcoming, step-by-step workshop. Whether you're a complete beginner or you've worked with metal before, this class is designed so everyone moves through together at a pace that works. No one gets left behind, and you'll understand not just how to do each technique, but why it works.
You'll develop real skills over 2.5 to 3 hours: shaping and soldering two sterling silver bangles, giving them a beautiful hammered finish, and connecting them with a custom-stamped molten charm. You'll melt silver into an organic pebble, hammer it flat, stamp an initial or design onto it, and loop your pieces together while learning the science behind how metal responds to heat and pressure. Your teacher will be right there alongside you, showing you exactly how to hold and handle each tool so you always know what you're doing.
Halfway through, while your bangles sit safely in the pickle bath, you'll get a proper break where you can grab a drink from the venue and chat with other makers.
All your safety equipment, aprons, and materials are provided, plus you'll get a handy reference guide booklet to take home. By the end of the class, you'll have made something genuinely special: a pair of interlocked silver bangles with a personalised charm that's entirely yours, crafted with techniques you'll be able to use again and again.
