Tell me about it

Want to learn how to make jewellery? You’ve come to the right place! Our eight-week Level One block at Vanilla Ink CIC in Glasgow is the perfect place to begin your jewellery journey.

Across eight consecutive weekly classes [three hours each], you’ll learn the core techniques of jewellery making, from sawing and soldering to texturing, forming and finishing. The first four weeks focus on key skills and tool handling, then the final four weeks are spent developing your very own designs and collection with full tutor support.

This course is designed for absolute beginners, giving you the time and space to build confidence and understand the craft properly. Once completed, you’ll have the option to move on to Levels Two, Three, Four and Five as you progress. Can’t manage weekly sessions? Check out our Level One Weekend option instead.

Can I do this class?

Of course you can, this one’s for complete beginners. If you’ve never made jewellery before, we’ll take you through everything step by step. You’ll leave feeling confident, capable and ready to take your new skills further.

What happens?

Across the first four weeks, you’ll learn the essential techniques, including:

• Make a Silver Ring: soldering, forming and finishing

• Saw Piercing

• Texturing & Roll Printing

• Granulation & Reticulation

• Doming and Forming

During the final four weeks, you’ll design and create your own pieces of jewellery, applying everything you’ve learned with full guidance from our tutors.

Do I need to bring anything?

We’ll email you our Level One Manual ahead of the course, please bring it digitally or printed. A sketchbook for notes and ideas is also handy.

All tools and materials are provided for the first four weeks, and each participant has their own fully equipped bench. For your personal projects later in the block, we’ll help you plan your designs and source what you need.

Please tie back long hair, avoid open-toed shoes, and wear fitted clothing. If you need glasses for close work, bring them along as jewellery making can be detailed work!

The details

🔨 Eight-week block
🕑 Morning or evening sessions [10am – 1pm or 6pm – 9pm]
📅 Choose your start date from the dropdown below

Why book with Vanilla Ink CIC?

Vanilla Ink CIC is a Community Interest Company that supports jewellers at every stage of their journey. When you book a class, you’re investing in your own creative growth and helping us run programmes that support vulnerable and disadvantaged communities through making.

All prices are inclusive of VAT
Students must be 16+ years
Good eyesight and hand dexterity is essential
Please read our full Ts & Cs and Cancellation Policies before booking

Vanilla Ink CIC
60 Brook Street
Glasgow
G40 2AB