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Tell me about it
There’s something special about a locket. It’s a classic piece of jewellery that’s designed to hold meaning, memory, and story.
In this class at Vanilla Ink CIC in Glasgow, you’ll learn how to create your own fully functioning locket pendant from scratch, with the option to work in copper or silver, depending on your preference and budget. From forming the domed halves to constructing a working hinge and closure, this class takes you through the complete process of making a beautifully engineered, heirloom-quality piece.
You’ll explore precision forming, clean soldering, and thoughtful finishing, combining technical skill with design sensitivity. Whether you keep it minimal or add your own personal touch, you’ll leave with a piece that’s entirely yours, inside and out
Can I do this class?
This class is ideal for confident makers who already have a good grasp of core bench skills like soldering, filing, and forming. Unfortunately, it’s not for newbies. If you’ve taken a few of our Block or even Pro classes and are ready for a more involved, multi-stage project, you’ll be right at home here.
It’s a rewarding build that brings together lots of techniques. Let us guide you through each stage so you can approach it with confidence and leave with something properly special.
What happens?
You’ll learn how to:
Form domed shapes for the front and back of your locket
Construct and align a working hinge
Create a secure and satisfying closure
Solder cleanly across multiple stages
Refine and finish your piece to a professional standard
This is a process-led class where accuracy and patience pay off, and the result is a fully functioning locket pendant you’ll be proud to wear or gift.
Do I need to bring anything?
Bring a sketchbook for notes or design ideas. All materials and tools are provided, and you’ll have your own fully equipped bench.
Please tie back long hair, avoid open-toed shoes, and wear fitted clothing. Glasses or optivisors are recommended as this is detailed, precision work.
Want to be prepared? Check out our Tool Kits that cover everything you’ll need for this class!
The details
🔨 Full weekend course
🕑 10am - 6pm [we take a one-hour lunch break between 1pm – 2pm]
📅 Sat 17th & Sun 18th October
⚒️ Choose your material from the drop down box below
Why book with Vanilla Ink CIC?
Vanilla Ink CIC is a Community Interest Company that supports jewellers at every stage of their creative journey. Every class you take helps us deliver programmes for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across Scotland, empowering others through craft while you level up your own skills.
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
Tell me about it
You’ve built your skills, now it’s time to put them to work. Our Independent Maker Sessions at Vanilla Ink CIC in Glasgow are designed for confident jewellers who want to work on their own projects while having expert guidance close by.
These sessions are the perfect next step once you’ve completed our Block Classes or gained experience elsewhere. Whether you’re developing a new design, creating a small range, or working on something technically complex, you’ll have access to a fully equipped studio, professional support, and the creative freedom to make it happen.
Can I do this class?
If you’re comfortable and competent at the bench, you’ll be right at home here. This isn’t a class for learning jewellery making from scratch, it’s for independent makers who want space, tools, and expert advice to refine or complete their own work.
Not sure if you’re ready? Just get in touch, we’ll help you find the right fit.
What happens?
That’s up to you! Bring your ideas, materials, and creative goals. You’ll work independently on your own projects while having one of our experienced tutors available to guide, advise, and troubleshoot whenever you need a hand.
It’s your time to focus, explore, and create with the support and facilities that make it possible.
What do I need to bring?
You need to bring any materials you need for your project and we will provide any base metals for prototyping. You don’t need to bring any tools or equipment, we’ve got everything you need ready to go. Each participant has their own bench and full access to our studio facilities, and we’ll also provide your consumables during these sessions.
Please tie back long hair, avoid open-toed shoes, and wear fitted clothing. If you need glasses for close work, bring them, jewellery making is detailed, and precision is key!
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 creative journey. By booking our Independent Maker Sessions, you’re not only continuing your own development but also helping us deliver programmes that empower vulnerable and disadvantaged communities through craft.
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
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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
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Want to learn how to make jewellery? You’ve come to the right place! Our Level One Weekend Course at Vanilla Ink CIC in Glasgow is a short, sharp version of our eight-week block, giving you a full introduction to jewellery making in just two days!
We know not everyone can commit to weekly sessions, so this weekend experience lets you dive right in. Across four focused sessions, you’ll learn the core techniques used by jewellers, like sawing, soldering, texturing, forming and finishing.
It’s an intensive, hands-on weekend designed for absolute beginners who want to learn fast, have fun, and walk away with a handful of stunning silver pieces made by you. Once you’ve completed the course, you can move on to Level Two or Level Three to keep building your skills.
Can I do this class?
Of course you can! This course is designed for absolute beginners with no experience needed. You’ll get full guidance every step of the way, and by Sunday evening you’ll have a small collection of beautiful handmade jewellery to show off.
What happens?
Across the two days, you’ll cover the highlights of Level One:
Saturday AM: Make a silver ring
Saturday PM: Saw pierce a pendant
Sunday AM: Roll print and dome silver drop earrings
Sunday PM: Create a reticulated and granulated piece of your choice
It’s basically the greatest hits of jewellery making - compact, creative, and incredibly satisfying.
Do I need to bring anything?
We’ll email you our Level One Manual ahead of time, please bring it digitally or printed. A sketchbook or notebook for ideas is also handy.
All tools, materials and silver are provided, and each participant has their own fully equipped bench.
Please tie back long hair, avoid open-toed shoes, and wear fitted clothing. If you need glasses for close-up work, bring them along, jewellery making is detailed business!
The details
🔨 Two-day weekend course
🕑 10am – 5pm [includes a one-hour lunch break, 1pm – 2pm]
📅 Choose your preferred weekend from the dropdown below
<< Please note we have added an additional January date due to the original selling out! >>
Why book with Vanilla Ink CIC?
Vanilla Ink CIC is a Community Interest Company supporting jewellers at every stage of their journey. When you book a class, you’re investing in your own creative growth and helping us deliver programmes that empower vulnerable and disadvantaged communities through making.
All prices are inclusive of VAT
Students must be 16+ years
Good eyesight and hand dexterity is a must
Please read our full Ts & Cs and Cancellation Policies before booking.
Vanilla Ink CIC
60 Brook Street
Glasgow
G40 2AB
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Don’t know what to do with your old jewellery or scrap silver? Let’s turn it into something useful!
In this hands-on Taster Experience at Vanilla Ink CIC in Glasgow, you’ll learn how to melt, refine, and repurpose your own metal, transforming scrap into fresh, workable material ready for your next project.
With metal prices on the rise, knowing how to reuse what you already have is a powerful skill. We’ll take you through the full process, from testing and preparation right through to melting, pouring, and forming, giving your old scrap a brand new lease of life.
Can I do this class?
Absolutely. This class is open to all levels, whether you’re a complete beginner or a practising jeweller looking to become more self-sufficient at the bench.
If you’ve got scrap metal and want to understand how to use it properly, this is the class for you.
What happens?
You’ll be introduced to the key techniques of metal recycling and refining, including:
Testing and identifying different types of silver
Understanding what can [and can’t] be melted together
Preparing and seasoning your crucible
Melting and pouring your metal safely
Rolling, shaping, and forming your new material
The morning focuses on demonstration and understanding the process, before moving into hands-on making in the afternoon, where you’ll melt and work your own silver.
Do I need to bring anything?
If you have scrap silver, please bring it along, this is your chance to give it a new life.
If you don’t have any scrap but are keen to learn the process, just get in touch and we can talk through your options.
This class includes a 2” crucible, which you’ll season during the session and take home with you.
Please tie back long hair, avoid open-toed shoes, and wear fitted clothing. If you need glasses for close-up work, bring them along, as this is detailed [and occasionally fiery] work 🔥
The details
🔨 Five-hour class
🕑 11am - 4pm
📅 24th October 2026
11am - 1pm will be discussion and demonstration. You’ll then stop for a 30 minute break. From 1.30pm - 4pm you will have the opportunity to melt and forge your own metal.
Private 1-2-1 or group sessions can also be organised, please get in touch to discuss.
Why book with Vanilla Ink CIC?
Vanilla Ink CIC is a Community Interest Company, meaning every class you book supports creative programmes for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across Scotland. When you learn with us, you’re helping others discover purpose and confidence 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