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Workshops and classes

Ashburton Jewellery School

Welcome to the Ashburton Jewellery School!

Inspired by the many requests to run classes, we have launched the Ashburton Jewellery School.

Enjoy making beautiful jewellery in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. There is a 'bring a friend or partner discount’ available for the classes held in Ashburton.

Workshops and classes are for beginners to more advanced. Projects in silver and gold, including rings, bracelets, earrings, silver boxes and more, other workshops available on request and suggestions are welcomed!

The classes are run on the same principles as Expanded Skies jewellery, with eco-friendly processes and ethically sourced materials.

 

About your teacher

Emma has been teaching art and design in colleges and universities for over 25 years and loves running workshops!

Emma Whittaker Bangle workshop Bangles

FULLY BOOKED! Saturday 30th August 2025 Dartmoor Landscape Inspired Silver Bangle with Gold Accents Workshop

Back by popular demand! Create a beautiful silver bangle with 24ct gold accents, inspired by the landscapes of Dartmoor.

This workshop is being run with MAKE Southwest in their lovely headquarters at Riverside Mill in Bovey Tracey. Booking is via their website, link below.

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Make a Beautiful Wide Silver Ring Workshop Ashburton Jewellery School. A perfect project for Autumn 6 September 2025 Ashburton, Devon

Ashburton Jewellery School Make a Beautiful Wide Silver Ring Workshop

Saturday 6 September 2025, Make a Beautiful Wide Silver Ring Workshop

Ashburton Jewellery School, Create a beautiful wide silver ring in this fun workshop. For complete beginners and those who have made some silver jewellery before.

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Ashburton Jewellery School, workshop 'Create a beautiful silver bangle with 24ct gold accents, inspired by the landscapes of Dartmoor'. Learn the Korean gold gilding technique of Keum Boo, and learn, or develop your skills, in saw piercing, forming, filing and polishing.

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Saturday 27th September 2025 Dartmoor Landscape Inspired Silver Bangle with 24ct Gold Accents Workshop

Back by popular demand! Create a beautiful silver bangle with 24ct gold accents, inspired by the landscapes of Dartmoor, in this fun workshop suitable for beginners to intermediate experience.

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Ashburton Jewellery School at MAKE Southwest Create a Dartmoor Butterfly or Bee Pendant with Gold Accents. Silver butterfly with 24ct gold accents.

4 October 2025 Create a Dartmoor Butterfly or Bee Pendant with Gold Accents Workshop

Create a beautiful silver pendant with 24ct gold accents, inspired by the butterflies and bees of Dartmoor. 

Learn the Korean gold gilding technique of Keum Boo, and learn, or develop your skills, in saw piercing, forming, filing, soldering and polishing. 

Suitable for complete beginners and immediate level. You will take home a unique beautiful pendant with a complementary silver chain.

This workshop is open to adults & teenagers aged 13 years + accompanied by an additional parent ticket holder for the workshop duration.

All tools and materials will be provided. 

This workshop is being run with MAKE Southwest in their lovely headquarters at Riverside Mill in Bovey Tracey. Booking is via their website, link below.

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Ashburton Jewellery School, Devon - Create Sterling Stacking Silver Rings Workshop. Eco friendly processes. All materials and use of tools included.

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18 October 2025 Ashburton Jewellery School Create Three Sterling Silver Stacking Rings

Create three beautiful silver stacking rings in this fun workshop. Choose to create a variety of textures or smooth finishes. For complete beginners and those who have made some silver jewellery before.

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Ashburton Jewellery School Bespoke workshops for friends, couples, parties and celebrations. Dartmoor Scarab Necklace

Ashburton Jewellery School Bespoke workshops for friends, couples, parties and celebrations

Do you have a special event, a birthday, or celebration?

Would you like a bespoke workshop for friends, family or couples? This could be ring making, wedding favours, bracelets, the relaxing art of silver metal clay?

Prices start at £370 for a 4 hour workshop (£370 for a day workshop), plus materials per person. Please email me with your preferred dates, requirements or questions.

Workshops are held at St. Lawrence Chapel, Ashburton, TQ13 7DD, and other venues.

Do email me with your requirements: emma@expandedskies.co.uk

or complete the contact form below

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Ashburton Jewellery School Create a silver pendant in this fun workshop on Saturday 12 July 2025. Picture of acorn, primrose and abstract silver pendants and chains. Perfect for a Christmas gifting, in this fun workshop suitable for complete beginners.

Saturday 12 July 2025 Silver Pendant Workshop

Create a beautiful silver pendant, in this fun workshop suitable for complete beginners.

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Emma Whittaker Bangle workshop Bangles

Friday 27th June 2025 Dartmoor Landscape Inspired Silver Bracelet with Gold Accents Workshop

Create a beautiful silver bangle with 24ct gold accents, inspired by the landscapes of Dartmoor.

This workshop is being run with MAKE Southwest in their lovely headquarters at Riverside Mill in Bovey Tracey. Booking is via their website, link below.

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Ashburton Jewellery School - Silver Ring and Filigree Earring Workshop - picture of rings

Saturday 10 May 2025 - Silver Ring and Silver Filigree Earrings Workshop

Create a beautiful silver ring and silver filigree, earrings or ring, in this fun workshop, suitable for complete beginners, over the age of 16.

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