We are delighted to welcome Jared Sanders to our team. Jared is an Edinburgh based Jeweller with 20 years experience. After graduating from Art College in 1992 he hit the ground running. In the right place at the right time he set up a business making custom body jewellery and one off individual pieces in London. He moved to Edinburgh in 1996, where he now works from his wonderful studio. he is versatile in many jewellery making styles and techniques, with current ranges including gem set fine jewellery, upcycled pieces (vintage costume jewellery modified and restored) and his Embody Range - a collection of pieces exploring themes of love, loss and memory. His Jewellery is currently on display in several Art Galleries in Edinburgh.

Jared will be teaching regular silver smithing workshops for us throughout the year. His workshops will provide you with the basic but essential skills of working with metal. Later in the year he will run project based classes which will draw on all your new skills. Spaces on these workshops are limited to 4. We strongly suggest that if you are interested you call us on 0131 228 5058 to register your interest. If you are serious about making jewellery then you will not want to miss out on these workshops.

Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet

Sunday 11th December

11:00 - 5:00 £120

This stunning project will allow you to practice your piercing (sawing) as well get to grips with soldering - because you will be making the bracelet AND the charms that will adorn it. We provide all the tools and equipment as well as the supplies that you need. We promise that Jared's relaxed teaching style will have you feeling full of confidence right from the start. Literally overflowing with knowledge from his 20 years of experience as a jeweller there is little Jared does not know - and NOTHING he wont share. Ideal for both beginners and those with experience. Places limited.

You will learn;

* How to easily insert the blade into a piercing saw frame

* Professional technique for using a piercing saw, and cutting out shapes.

*Professional filing techniques

*Soldering

*Professional finishing and polishing
We are working hard on the design examples for our 2012 Silversmithing timetable. Lots of fantastic projects will be coming very soon ...