OUR CLASSES DESCRIBED

So, you want to buy a jewellery class? BRILLIANT! Before you do, let’s do a little homework about the class or session for you or the person you’re buying for. Have a read below and hopefully you’ll find the right one. We’ve tried to make it as simple as possible as we have LOADS of classes!

We have broken down all of our classes into different categories. Within each of those categories is a different level of experience. These range from 1 - 3, with 1 meaning basic, 2 meaning more advanced, and 3 another step up again. With us? Have a read and see what fits you best!

Our classes and workshops have been adjusted and adapted to follow government guidelines. This means we are constantly changing to put you first and allow you to get the full experience we deliver. We are making sure that we are creating a safe environment for you to learn in the best way possible and making it our upmost priority to keep our staff, tutors and students safe during these uncertain times.

Please have a read of our COVID-19 Risk Assessment ahead of booking a class.

If you are unsure where you sit, please do get in touch and we can help you decide.

TASTER SESSIONS

This is the ideal place to begin learning jewellery. Taster Sessions are a short burst of creativity where you learn the basics of jewellery making. Perfect for those with little or no previous experience, you will always leave a Taster Session with a brand new piece [or pieces] of jewellery!

Key

1 - Complete beginner [no experience and above]
2 - Some experience [maybe attended a class before]
3 - More experience [attended some classes]

BLOCK CLASSES

Vanilla Ink’s weekly classes are a more intense way to begin your jewellery journey. Featuring further content than Taster Sessions, our weekly blocks are designed to guide you gently towards your goal of learning brand new skills while meeting fellow creatives who share similar ideals.

Key

1 - Complete beginner [no experience and above]
2 - Some experience [attended a class before with VI or elsewhere]
3 - More experience [attended a few classes before with VI or elsewhere]

DAY CLASSES

If you’re looking for a good way to spend a weekend/day/evening, then we got you covered! All of these classes span the full range of the jewellery spectrum. There’s something for everyone, with the opportunity to journey from zero experience to skilled maker.

Key

1 - Complete beginner [no experience and above]
2 - Part-time maker / Adding to existing skills / Hobbyist
3 - Professional / Part-time maker / Adding to existing skills [taking things a bit more seriously]

PROFESSIONAL

No beginners here, please! This section is for either professional jewellers [those who make a living from making], or makers with a fair bit of experience. A good knowledge of making is essential as are competent bench skills.

Key

1 - Professional / Part-time maker / Advanced Amateur / Adding to existing skills [taking things a bit more seriously]
2 - Professional / Part-time maker
3 - Professional / Part-time maker [but yet another step up from Level 2]

HOW TO FIND US

Vanilla Ink is now located in Brook Street Studios in the East End of Glasgow. We are easily accessible via public transport, with various main bus routes on London Road not too far from the studios. Bus numbers 18, 46, 64, 65, 263 and 765 all go through Bridgeton so you should be able to hop on one with relative ease. We are also serviced by two train stations, Bridgeton and Bellgrove, which are both minutes away from the studios. Alternatively, parking on the streets around the studios is free but can be busy during the day.