Join us and learn, step-by-step, how to design and make beautiful new vintage-style jewellery pieces out of old jewellery and a minimum of new components.
Do you own an old piece of jewellery that has the potential to be something more wearable, but currently isn’t working? Perhaps it’s a piece with sentimental value, or something you found in a charity shop that needs to be remodelled?
You will learn how to dismantle old jewellery pieces using snipe nose and flat nose pliers and cutters; assemble new pieces using wires (and in some cases glue); attach new beads and chains, etc using jump rings and fittings from other jewellery.
This relaxed pace, small group workshop is suitable for beginners and all skill levels.
We will provide:
- old jewellery pieces (but please bring your own if you can)
- all tools and materials (but please bring your own if you have them)
- step-by-step instruction
- hot drinks and biscuits
What to bring
- any pieces of costume jewellery (whole or broken) that you would like to upcycle
- snipe nose & flat nose pliers and cutters if you have them (if not, we’ll have plenty to share)
- £20 cash, if you would like to buy a small set of jeweller’s tools (a jump ring opener, 3 in 1 pliers and a metal file) to take home with you.
Concession tickets
Being accessible and inclusive to everyone is important to us at Simply Repair. If you want to join us on any of the workshops but financial circumstances prevent this, please email info@simplyrepair.org.uk so we can help. All requests are confidential, and we offer a no questions asked policy. We will do our best to accommodate, and in the event where the workshop is already full we can discuss future options.
Your workshop host
Your host for this workshop is Nicky Hossack, a silversmith and jewellery designer who creates exquisite jewellery with a personal connection. Nicky loves to gather bits and bobs of vintage costume jewellery that she can reimagine into stylish new up-to-date pieces. You can find out more about Nicky on Instagram and see her jewellery here.
Refunds and Cancellations
Tickets will be refunded if:
- the event is cancelled
- the event is rescheduled, and you cannot make the new date
- the event changes location, and you cannot attend
Unfortunately, we cannot automatically offer refunds if you can no longer attend the event due to personal circumstances or you have changed your mind about attending the event. If you are unable to attend please email as soon as possible and we will refund your payment if we are able to resell your ticket.
If you have been charged a booking fee, unfortunately this cannot be refunded.