Make a silver ring or bangle school holiday workshop

Do you think your daughter or son would be a great jeweller in the making? Are you looking for some quality time together during half term? Learn to design and make your silver ring or bangle during the morning at my Bristol jewellery workshop.

Spend the morning with your teenager learning how to make your own ring or bangle in silver during this Half Term jewellery workshop. Spend 2.5 hours in a cosy workshop creating your own personalised jewellery in Bristol. Using jewellers piercing saws, hammers, soldering and a selection of finishing techniques you can create a personalised ring or bangle for yourself.

Teenagers need to be 13 and over, booked with a paying participating parent/ guardian, at least 2 spaces will need to be booked (one for the adult plus one or two teenagers). They will need to be happy using tools such as saws, hammers, files and small creme brulee blow torches (I’m happy to solder if necessary). All materials will be included.

The workshop will run Thursday 11th August, 10am-12.30pm

Hillside Studios is 10 minutes from Cribbs Causeway, just off the M5/M4 junction. Please use the postcode BS35 5RU, your satnav will likely take you to the Rectory next door. Hillside Studios has a bright yellow no parking sign outside and the second gate will be open for you.

Refreshments

You can enjoy a small selection of teas, coffee and cold drinks during the workshop. I will also have biscuits or snacks to treat ourselves with. If you have any dietary requirements, please get in touch before booking to make sure these can be accommodated.

About the host
Aimee Winstone is a jeweller based in Bristol. Outside of running expert jewellery making workshops, you’ll find Aimee in her studio creating original designs running her successful business making commission based fine jewellery in silver gold and platinum.

You can find Aimee on social media via @aimeewinstonejewellery or check out the original creations via Aimee’s Gallery www.aimeewinstone.com.

About Hillside Studios
Hillside Studios is a lovely rural studio located minutes from the Cribbs Causeway M5 junction, Bristol. This creative venue supports 7 craftspeople, including pottery, stone masonry and painting.

Accessibility
Hillside Studios is located on gravelled farmland with steps to each studio, unfortunately, some people with mobility problems may find difficulty navigating the area. For this reason, there has no step-free access available.

Transport
Car: Hillside Studios is located not far from Wild Place Zoo, Easter Compton, Bristol, having your own transport is the best way to get there. There is plenty of free parking on site.
Cycling: Hillside Studios is on the National Cycle Route 410.
Buses: This is a trickier option. You can catch the number 1 and 2 buses from Central Bristol to Catbrain Lane, Cribbs Causeway. Click here for timetable info. From the bus stop, it is then a 30-minute pedestrian route, part of this walk is along country roads without pavements.
Buses 625 and 924 offer a closer service to Hillside Studios.

When using a sat nav enter the postcode BS35 5RU, this will take you to the Rectory next door. Hillside Studios has a yellow no parking sign outside, the second gate will be open for you.

If you have any questions about the workshop or venue, you can contact Aimee can jewellery@aimeewinstone.com.

Cancellations & Refunds
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone this workshop. In cases of unforeseeable circumstances like extreme weather, we will give as much notice as possible. If the event is cancelled or postponed due to low ticket sales, we will give a minimum of 2 days notice.

In either case, anyone who was purchased will be offered a full refund and/or a ticket to a future event.

Refunds can only be offered with a minimum of 14 days notice.