Bling, Bubbles and Bakes: Jewellery Making Belfast

Forge your bling, Fizz and Feast for the road. Join Ruth in our Holywood studio to hand-forge your own precious metal jewellery. Once the "hard" work is done, we hand over your Bling, Bubbles and Bakes survival kit—a luxury jute bag packed with local tray bakes and a bottle of Prosecco or Nosecco to enjoy later. Wear your new creation home or tuck it away with your treats for the ultimate artisan takeaway.

Location

Holywood, UK

Cost:

£290.00 – £600.00 per booking

Duration:

3h 30min

About this experience

Bling, Bubbles and Bakes: The Holywood Workshop


Hand-forge your bling. Fizz and Feast for the road.


Join Ruth in our studio overlooking Belfast Lough for a hands-on jewellery session that is as much about the celebration as it is the craft. Under expert guidance, you will cut, hammer, and polish your own unique ring, earrings of necklace from sterling silver; other metals are available for an extra charge.


Your "Survival Kit" To Go


Once the work at the bench is done, we hand over your Bling, Bubbles and Bakes jute bag, the ultimate artisan takeaway:




  • The Bling: Your handcrafted, piece of jewellery, gift boxed and ready to wear.




  • The Bubbles: A chilled bottle of fizz to celebrate your new family heirlooms creation.




  • The Bakes: A generous selection of our favourite local Northern Irish tray bakes - cakes if you haven't heard of this phrase before :)




From the Bench to the Beach


Our studio is nestled in the Holywood Hills with sweeping views of the water. Why not take your jute bag down to a local beach, sit by the sea, and enjoy your bubbles and bakes as you admire your new handcrafted treasure?


The Essentials




  • Private Experience: Just you and your chosen guests - no strangers.




  • No Experience Needed: Ruth makes it easy, fun, and stress free.




  • Timing: Roughly 10:00am to 1:30pm (but we never rush).




  • Location: 15 minutes from Belfast by train or car; parking available.




Ready to create? Select your date below or choose a Gift Voucher for the perfect "Grown Up Party Bag" experience.


 


 


Our other jewellery making experiences can be found by clicking on the links below:

 














Make your own Wedding Rings


 


(Photo credit - Ards and North Down Council and NI Silver)

What do I need to do next to book My Experience?

If you already know the date you would like to join us, simply open the experience you want, choose how many people are taking part, and follow the questions through checkout.

If you are still deciding on a date, or you are treating someone to a thoughtful present, you can purchase one of our gift vouchers. We are happy to print a physical certificate for you, just let us know and we can post it to you or directly to the recipient. The person receiving the voucher will get a code to enter on our website when they choose the day they would like to visit.

We usually welcome between one and three people for our jewellery making experiences, although we can accommodate larger groups for special occasions. We are also beginning to offer studio tours for bigger groups, where Ruth will provide a relaxed talk and demonstration.

There is a small gift shop at the studio where most payment methods are accepted, and it is open by appointment.

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?

This Jewellery Making Experience lasts around 4.5 hours. The time will fly by and we are relaxed about the timings, so let us know if you have other plans we need to workaround.

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. We will send you our 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 texured 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

  • 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 and her Mum

  • 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!  Thank you.

    Anne F,

  • 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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