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 gift bag containing tray bakes with a mini bottle of Prosecco or Nosecco for you to takeaway and enjoy later.

Cost:

£190.00 – £450.00 per booking

Duration:

3h 30min

About this experience

The LUX Jewellery Making Experience


A Warm Welcome, A Creative Escape, A Touch of Sparkle


Step into the beautiful Holywood Hills and enjoy a luxury experience that blends creativity, craic, and a bit of well-deserved indulgence. Our LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Experience is all about slowing down, having fun, and making something truly personal—with a warm North Down welcome is included.


Whether you're coming with family, friends, or treating yourself, this is your time. You’ll be the only ones in the studio—no strangers, just you and your chosen group—making it a wonderfully relaxed and private morning out.


Guided by Ruth, our friendly and experienced goldsmith, each person will create their own piece of silver jewellery using traditional techniques. No previous experience is needed—just a curiosity to try something new and a readiness for some hands-on fun. It’s the perfect way to reconnect with yourself and others, and yes, if you need to hammer out a bit of stress… we encourage it!


As part of this ‘LUX’ experience, each participant will receive their own recyclable jute gift bag filled with sweet North Down tray bakes and a mini bottle of Prosecco or Nosecco to take away and enjoy at your leisure.


Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift or a special treat, this experience is unforgettable. We can also provide gift certificates in advance—beautifully packaged and ready to give, or posted directly to your recipient if you prefer.


Workshops typically run from 10:00am to 1:30pm, though we never rush - if we run over a little, that’s perfectly fine. The studio, nestled in the tranquil Holywood Hills, offers sweeping views over Belfast Lough—ideal for taking a breath, enjoying the moment, and letting creativity flow.


Groups are limited to a maximum of 3 people, ensuring a personal and peaceful experience. If you're a larger family group or bubble, we’re happy to accommodate you by special arrangement. The studio is easy to reach by car, train, or plane, and parking is available on-site.


So why not join us for a morning of jewellery making, laughter, and luxury—and spend your afternoon exploring the Ards Peninsula (we’ve plenty of local tips if you need them).


This isn’t just an experience. It’s a memory in the making.


If you want to purchase this experience but do not know what day you need or are buying it as a gift for someone else, then maybe a gift voucher is the better option for you?


 

Just click on the link below to go to the gift vouchers.

 


 


 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 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 :))

  • 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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