GIVE ME THE INFO…

Want to learn to make jewellery? You’ve come to the right place! Our run of Summer Schools will allow you to learn the basics of making jewellery in daily sessions that last a full working week. This is our first session of the year, which is a one-week block learning the basics of jewellery-making over the course of five consecutive days.

The course caters for the straight-up novice, completely new to the industry and ready to begin their jewellery journey. Within this session, you will learn about the tools required for jewellery making as well as being shown how to use them in a safe and proper manner. You’ll be briefed on the techniques that are needed to get you through the beginnings of jewellery making.

The week is split into two, with the first few days spent learning introductory jewellery techniques, then for the rest of the session, you will be supported in making your own collections. Sounds fancy!

You will then have the option to move on to Summer School Two or Three as you progress. Get you! Can’t make the Summer School? We have options! You can try our Level One Block Class or Weekend Session. There’s nothing wrong with mixing and matching these sessions to fit your busy schedule.

CAN I DO THIS CLASS?

Of course you can, this is for absolute beginners!

WHAT HAPPENS?

Make a Silver Ring
Saw Piercing
Texturing & Roll Printing
Granulation & Reticulation
Doming

DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING?

We will email you our Summer School Manual ahead of the class, please bring this digitally or printed out. Also a sketchbook or something for taking notes etc.

You don’t need to bring anything with you as we will provide all equipment needed plus the materials for the first few days. Everyone will have their own bench with access to all the tools required to make jewellery. For your own projects, we always discuss your plans thoroughly and where to find everything you will need to complete them. Your tutor will sit with you to talk through your projects before we order everything for the whole class. We’re good to you.

Please wear long hair tied up [or bring something to do so], don’t wear open-toed shoes and keep loose-fitting clothing to a minimum.

If you need glasses to see things close up, please bring them with you. Making jewellery is fiddly!

WHO IS TEACHING ME?

Our Summer Schools are taken by one of our amazing tutors. It’s a joy to watch them flourish as they teach you.

DATES, TIMES AND EVERYTHING ELSE…

Full Week Session

Monday July 1st - Friday July 5th

10am - 5pm daily

<< we always take a 1-hour lunch between 1pm - 2pm >>

EVERY TIME YOU BUY A CLASS FROM VANILLA INK, THE PROFITS ARE INVESTED BACK INTO OUR ‘MAKING AS A FORM OF THERAPY’ PROGRAMME, WHICH ALLOWS US TO HELP OUT VULNERABLE, DISADVANTAGED AND/OR DESERVING PEOPLE BY GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE AVAILABLE TO THEM. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD GET THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE JEWELLERY MAKING

All prices are inclusive of VAT
Students must be 16+ years
Good eyesight and hand dexterity is a must.
Please read our full Terms and Conditions before booking.

Vanilla Ink Jewellery School CIC
Brook Street Studios
60 Brook Street
Glasgow
G40 2AB