Make your own Sterling Silver or 14ct Gold Filled Russian Link Necklace

Join me in this jewellery class where you will learn to make a Russian linked style necklace. Reminiscent of traditional Russian wedding bands, this tactile little necklace make a great fidget piece, as the circles whirl around each other. You can choose to make in sterling silver or 14ct gold filled for an additional cost.

This Edinburgh based jewellery experience is aimed at complete beginners who have never made any jewellery before. Participants must be 15 or over and under 18 accompanied by an adult who is also doing the workshop. Each workshop has a maximum of 5 people, you can book as an individual or a group. You will leave the class with a beautiful little necklace.

During the class I will cover:

- cutting metal
- shaping and forming the circle
- sawing to create the perfect join
- soldering
- interlinking circles
- filing and sanding for a beautiful finish
- adding texture
- polishing

The price includes the sterling silver required to make the necklace and a sterling silver chain, if you choose to make in gold-filled with a gold-filled chain there is a additional charge of £30 payable at the time of booking, see the drop down options above. I cannot guarantee I will have gold filled ready in the class for anyone who hasn’t selected it at checkout.

Gold filled wire has a base metal core surrounded in a thick layer of 14ct gold, giving you gold to wear but for a more reasonable price. It’s a much thicker layer of gold than gold plating, making it more durable and your creations should remain looking good for years to come.

You may wish to bring an apron to wear, although it’s not essential. We will have a tea and coffee break and some yummy homemade cake.

Where and when is the course?

In my Blackford, Edinburgh workshop in EH9. You can park outside in the private lane to the front of my workshop. If traveling by public transport buses 24 & 9 stop two minutes away. Buses from the centre of Edinburgh take about 20 minutes and run around every 15 minutes.

Dates are listed in the drop down box. If you are a group of 4 or 5 and you’d like to block book a class but would prefer a different date or time, just get in touch and I’ll advise whether it’s possible.

If you wish to buy a workshop as a gift and let the recipient choose the date, please choose the E-Voucher option in the drop down box. After you make your purchase I will email an E-voucher with a unique code for your gift recipient to use when booking on a course.

Who is your tutor

I have been working full time as a jeweller since 2009 and enjoy teaching as a way to support my practice. In my previous career, I worked in a role conducting training courses and I love the ability to combine both skill sets. I keep my classes small at a maximum of 5 participants so I have time to support you individually. I like my classes to be a fun, informative and creative environment, I hope you enjoy your workshop!

Final information

After booking you will receive email confirmation and joining instructions. Should you need to cancel your booking a full refund will be provided provided you cancel 6 weeks prior to the date of your course, after this you would receive a 50% refund or an alternative date could be agreed if available. No refunds are available for cancellations within two weeks of the course date.