Jewellery Making Experiences
Become part of the history, landscape and crafting heritage of Northern Ireland as you join family or friends to forge memories together in precious metal, amongst the majestic Holywood hills. Relax and enjoy the best of everything that this wonderful place has to offer by joining loved ones to create your own piece of jewellery using ancient traditional skills, before enjoying amazing homely hospitality and refreshments in a beautiful setting.
With no experience necessary, Goldsmith Ruth, a member of the National Association of Jewellers, will guide you on your journey and help you with your design as you craft your own unique pieces together in your personalised workshop experience - take a look at our options.
Gift Certificates can be created and posted to the recipients, just let us know during the 'checkout'.
Your Experience Options
A fully immersive experience just minutes from Belfast city centre and George Best City Airport, your memory of time spent time together can be taken home and worn - and will last as a permanent reminder of your special day. All of our experiences are 'private', so you can relax knowing that it's only your group! Here are our current experiences.
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Regular price From £130.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
Beginners Jewellery Making Experience
A beginner's jewellery-making experience that allows you to take away your own handmade piece of work. -
Regular price From £155.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
Lux Beginners Jewellery Making Experience
Jewellery making experience guided by our Ruth with your new jewellery piece either worn home or put into a jute bag with local scones and tray bakes and mini Nosecco to take away. -
Regular price From £185.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
VIP Beginners Jewellery Making Experience
VIP Jewellery Making and Relaxation with behind the scenes tranquil time overlooking Belfast Lough. Plus wearing your creation home or putting it into a jute bag with some local scones and tray bakes and noseco. Did we mention the hosted time afterwards in our heated igloo? -
Regular price From £130.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
Beginners Jewellery Making Experience - Gift Card
These are our electronic Gift Vouchers for the Jewellery Making Experience and if you need more information on the actual experience please click on the link below.
Beginners Jewellery Making Experience
These electronic gift vouchers are perfect if you are buying this as a gift for someone else and don't know when they want to come and have their jewellery making fun.
The way that these gift vouchers work is that you decide how many people you want to treat and select the appropriate option and then checkout.
You will then receive a code which you can then pass on to the lucky recipient.
At their convenience, Â they then come back to our website, select the same experience and number of people that you purchased, pick the date of their choice and checkout entering the code you gave them.
Should they want more or fewer people to attend or have a different experience, then the gift card acts as credit and they can add to it on checkout, or liaise with us for a refund of any unspent monies.
We can also send you an 'old fashioned' physical gift certificate as well so that you have something to present to the lucky recipient on their birthday, anniversary, Christmas, Mothers', Fathers' or St Valentine's Day or just because they are special to you.
Just contact us with your order number, who the certificate is for, who is it from, your message and where you would like it posted.
Any questions, then just get in contact with us.
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Regular price From £155.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Experience - Gift Card
These are our electronic Gift Vouchers for the LUX Jewellery Making Experience and if you need more information on the actual experience please click on the link below.
LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Experience
These electronic gift vouchers are perfect if you are buying this as a gift for someone else and don't know when they want to come and have their jewellery making fun.
The way that these gift vouchers work is that you decide how many people you want to treat and select the appropriate option and then checkout.
You will then receive a code which you can then pass on to the lucky recipient.
At their convenience, they then come back to our website, select the same experience and number of people that you purchased, pick the date of their choice and checkout entering the code you gave them.
Should they want more or fewer people to attend or have a different experience, then the gift card acts as credit and they can add to it on checkout, or liaise with us for a refund of any unspent monies.
We can also send you an 'old fashioned' physical gift certificate as well so that you have something to present to the lucky recipient on their birthday, anniversary, Christmas, Mothers', Fathers' or St Valentine's Day or just because they are special to you.
Just contact us with your order number, who the certificate is for, who is it from, your message and where you would like it posted.
Any questions, then just get in contact with us.
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Regular price From £185.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
VIP Beginners Jewellery Making Experience - Gift Card
These are our electronic Gift Vouchers for the VIP Beginners Jewellery Making Experience and if you need more information on the actual experience please click on the link below.
VIP Beginners Jewellery Making Experience
These electronic gift vouchers are perfect if you are buying this as a gift for someone else and don't know when they want to come and have their jewellery making fun.
The way that these gift vouchers work is that you decide how many people you want to treat and select the appropriate option and then checkout.
You will then receive a code which you can then pass on to the lucky recipient.
At their convenience, they then come back to our website, select the same experience and number of people that you purchased, pick the date of their choice and checkout entering the code you gave them.
Should they want more or fewer people to attend or have a different experience, then the gift card acts as credit and they can add to it on checkout, or liaise with us for a refund of any unspent monies.
We can also send you an 'old fashioned' physical gift certificate as well so that you have something to present to the lucky recipient on their birthday, anniversary, Christmas, Mothers', Fathers' or St Valentine's Day or just because they are special to you.
Just contact us with your order number, who the certificate is for, who is it from, your message and where you would like it posted.
Any questions, then just get in contact with us.
What do I need to do next to book My Experience?
Use any of the options above to select your preferred package, your preferred date, what you want to make, with who and any special requirements. Â We will then get in touch with you via email to confirm the booking.
Or if you don't know the date for your experience then purchase the Gift Vouchers for the experience option and number of people attending and we will arrange a suitable date with the recipient.
We normally cater for between 1 and 3 people, but we can accommodate larger groups up to 5 people making jewellery if you have a special occasion to celebrate. Just contact ruth@nisilver.com with the details.
Studio tours for larger groups are also available where Ruth can talk you through the process of jewellery making. Giving guests an insight into how a professional goldsmith manages the stages of work that go into making a piece of jewellery.Â
However, the larger groups will not currently leave with a personally made piece of jewellery, but we are working on that. Â
We do however, have a gift shop so private purchases can be made and all payment methods are acceptable.
What do I need to bring?
Only a camera or phone to help capture your memories and laughter of your quality time with Ruth, your family and friends. All materials, machinery, tools and refreshments are included.
How long will it take?
Our Jewellery Making Experiences last between 3.5 and 4.5 hours depending on which package you choose. The time will fly by and we are relaxed about the timings, so let us know if you have other plans we need to work around.
Do I need any experience?
No experience is required as Ruth will explain everything and should you want her to will even do some of the bits if you would rather not do. Ruth has a natural talent of putting people at ease and any thoughts of 'I'm not very creative' will quickly disappear as you relax and enjoy the 'Craic' as the laughter levels increase in our workshop.
Where is NI Silver?
We are located in the beautiful Holywood Hills, County Down, BT18. We will send you our full address once your booking has been confirmed. We are less than 10 minutes from Belfast if the traffic is behaving itself.
What can I make?
You can make textured rings, bangles, pendants or earrings. These experiences have been designed for complete beginners. Ruth will take the time to explain the different making processes before you safely get involved. These experiences have been designed to fit in the 3-4 hours, so unfortunately we do not have time to cover more advanced skills such as stone setting. If you want to use gold or other precious metals please discuss this with Ruth before your experience. (ruth@nisilver.com)
Can I bring my own design?
Of course you can, all we would ask is that you discuss your ideas with Ruth before your experience. This will allow Ruth and you to refine any design ideas, to confirm what is possible within the timescales and also ensure that Ruth has the right materials for you to work with.
Optional Extras
Chains are not included with pendants and can be bought separately - sizes 16-20 inch sterling silver snake chains in stock. We also have our own gift shop, just in case you need some other gifts :))
What our Customers Say
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The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. Ruth was so friendly and accommodating making us feel as if we were her lifelong friends. We loved making our rings (with lots of Ruth’s help of course) and we felt so proud of ourselves. Ruth and Steve welcomed us into their beautiful home and garden and provided us with a delicious array of food and drinks in their outdoor igloo. Overall it was a relaxing, creative and bonding experience which we would highly recommend.
Kerry
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My husband and I were gifted a workshop experience and we weren't too sure what to expect, but Ruth at NI Silver made the morning an absolute pleasure. She was knowledgeable and funny, chatting away whilst showing us the steps we needed to do, and then stepping back to let us have a good go! We all had a great time and I would 100% recommend the workshop experience to anyone - I'll definitely be back some time for another go!
Megan C
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If you're looking for that unique treat or experience,then a jewellery making workshop with Ruth at NI Silver is a must! I had such a fun time not only watching Ruth demonstrate her skill, but then making my own bespoke silver ring and of course enjoying Steve's great hospitality. What a perfect day! Â Thank you.
Anne F
