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Forging Silver in Dundee: An Eight‑Week Jewelry Workshop to Build Your Own Collection
An 8‑week, instructor‑led course at Dundee Community Craft CIC that teaches saw‑piercing, texturing, doming, filing and polishing so participants can realize original silver designs.
Forging Silver in Dundee: An Eight‑Week Jewelry Workshop to Build Your Own Collection.
In the heart of Dundee’s contemporary craft scene, this eight‑week evening course walks makers through the core techniques of silver jewellery: saw‑piercing, texturing, doming, filing and polishing. Taught by local makers at Dundee Community Craft CIC, the class is designed to turn ideas into wearable pieces while reinforcing the city’s reputation for high‑quality design and craftsmanship.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on Silver Skills
Across the course you learn fundamental bench skills — saw piercing, filing, doming and polishing — that allow you to create a small, consistent silver collection under expert guidance.
From Texture to Finish
The program covers surface techniques and finishing so your pieces move from raw metal to polished jewellery, with tutors working with you to bring your ideas and designs to life.
Built for Skill Development
Participants are recommended to start by learning how to make a silver ring as a foundation skill, then expand to more complex pieces over the eight weeks.
What the day feels like
What the Eight‑Week Course Feels Like
Evening sessions draw a small cohort of makers to the studio for three focused hours each Thursday. Under local tutors you move from technical demonstrations to hands‑on work at the bench, progressing through cutting, forming, texturing and finishing as you develop a personal set of silver pieces.
THE CRAFT
Hands‑on Silver Skills
Across the course you learn fundamental bench skills — saw piercing, filing, doming and polishing — that allow you to create a small, consistent silver collection under expert guidance.
THE PROCESS
From Texture to Finish
The program covers surface techniques and finishing so your pieces move from raw metal to polished jewellery, with tutors working with you to bring your ideas and designs to life.
THE PROGRESSION
Built for Skill Development
Participants are recommended to start by learning how to make a silver ring as a foundation skill, then expand to more complex pieces over the eight weeks.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Eight‑week course: sessions meet every Thursday at 6pm for three hours.
Delivered by Dundee Community Craft CIC in Dundee; all products and services are designed, produced and delivered by local makers.
Contact Dundee Community Craft CIC ahead of the course for any recommendations on tools or materials specific to your project.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course and when does it meet?
The course runs for eight weeks, meeting every Thursday at 6pm for three hours.
What age can participate?
Participants aged 12 and older are welcome.
What techniques will I learn?
You will learn saw piercing, texturing, filing, doming and polishing to create silver jewellery.
Who runs the course?
Dundee Community Craft CIC operates the workshop and delivers instruction through local makers.
Is prior experience required?
No prior experience is listed; instructors recommend starting by learning how to make a silver ring for foundational skills development.