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Jewellery Making & Silversmithing Courses in Cornwall

From a single afternoon making silver clay pendants to a full degree in silversmithing, Cornwall has a strong and varied network of jewellery tuition for every level.

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Cornwall's history of mining and metalwork, combined with its strong contemporary craft scene, has produced a rich network of jewellery makers, silversmiths and dedicated teaching studios. Options range from a single introductory silver clay or enamelling session to degree-level silversmithing study, taking in everything from traditional silver and copper work to sea-glass and beach-pebble inspired design.

Krowji in Redruth - Cornwall's largest creative studio complex - is home to both Cornish Jewellery Studios, offering bench time and tuition, and Cruan, which runs enamelling classes. Structured courses are available through Truro & Penwith College in Penzance and Cornwall College Camborne, while independent tutors Rebecca Oxenham, Sarah Drew and Cornovii Silver run workshops near Fowey, St Austell and Charlestown.

For anyone wanting to study to degree level, the University of Plymouth's Silversmithing and Jewellery degrees are delivered locally at Truro & Penwith College's Truro Campus - so a full jewellery degree is available without leaving Cornwall.

A note on this guide

A few practical notes: the University of Plymouth’s Silversmithing and Jewellery degree is actually taught at Truro & Penwith College’s Truro Campus, not in Plymouth. Jewellery Making Cornwall near Perranarworthal has no confirmed website, so call ahead before visiting. Christine Jewellery (Christine Povey) offers one-to-one tuition by request but has no fixed studio address, so isn’t plotted on the map - note this is a different business from the similarly-named jeweller in Leicester.

Good to know before you go

  • Booking essential: course dates, prices and materials lists can change - always check the provider's own website or call ahead before travelling.
  • Materials cost: silver and other precious materials are often charged separately from the tuition fee - check what's included when booking.
  • Degree vs short course: the University of Plymouth's FdA/BA Silversmithing and Jewellery is a multi-year degree; everything else on this page is a short course, evening class or single workshop.
  • Small class sizes: several providers, including Cruan's enamelling weekends, deliberately limit numbers to 3-8 students - book early.

Jewellery Making & Silversmithing Courses in Cornwall

Redruth: Krowji Creative Studios

Studio & Bench Time

Cornish Jewellery Studios

C14, Krowji, West Park, Redruth TR15 3GE

Based at Krowji, Cornwall's largest creative studio complex housed in a former school, Cornish Jewellery Studios offers bench time, tuition and workshop access for jewellery makers of all levels, from first-timers to established makers wanting studio space.

  • Opening: Typically Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays - check current calendar.
  • Booking: Online booking system on their website.
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Enamelling Workshop

Cruan - Enamelling Classes

Krowji, West Park, Redruth TR15 3GE

Also based at Krowji, Cruan runs enamelling classes covering enamel types, application techniques, copper preparation and kiln firing - from a two-day beginners' weekend to a shorter introductory enamelled earrings class, all working in contemporary enamelled copper.

  • Options: Enamelling Weekend (2 days) or 4-week course, both £275; Enamelled Earrings taster, £45.
  • Class size: Limited to around 3 students on the weekend course.
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Penzance

Short Course

Truro & Penwith College - Jewellery Making in Silver & Copper

Penwith College (Zennor Building), St Clare Street, Penzance TR18 2SA

A part-time course for beginners and improvers, starting with guided projects to build fundamental skills before progressing to designing and making your own pieces under instructor guidance. Taught by Tasha Scannell.

  • Duration: 10 weeks; morning, afternoon or evening options.
  • Fee: £185 plus weekly materials cost.
  • Contact: Adult Learning team, 01736 335149.
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St Austell & Charlestown

Workshop

Cornovii Silver

Charlestown, St Austell PL25 3NT

Bespoke jewellery and silversmithing workshops based in the historic china-clay port village of Charlestown, covering pendant, earring and necklace making projects suitable for complete beginners.

  • Contact: 07545 952048.
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Workshop

Sarah Drew Jewellery

Market House, St Austell PL25 5QB

Cornish eco-jeweller Sarah Drew, known for handmade recycled silver jewellery, runs jewellery-making workshops from her St Austell studio, as well as occasional sessions at other Cornwall venues including Stable Art near Bodmin.

  • Contact: 07951 960647.
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Tywardreath / Fowey Area

Silver Clay Workshop

Rebecca Oxenham Jewellery

Tywardreath, near Fowey PL24 2PU

Runs private and group silver clay jewellery workshops, including beginner sessions creating fine silver jewellery with 24k gold plating in a day, and sea-glass and stone-setting pendant workshops inspired by the Cornish coast.

  • Contact: 07795 567531.
  • Format: One-day workshops, private or group.
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Camborne

Evening Course

Cornwall College Camborne - Silver Jewellery

Trevenson Road, Pool, Redruth TR15 3RD

An evening course in silver jewellery making at Cornwall College's Camborne campus, giving beginners a structured introduction to silversmithing techniques alongside the college's wider adult leisure-learning programme.

  • Level: Adult leisure course, beginner-friendly.
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Truro: Degree-Level Study

Degree

University of Plymouth - Silversmithing & Jewellery (FdA/BA)

Truro & Penwith College, Truro Campus, College Road, Truro TR1 3XX

A University of Plymouth validated Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) in Silversmithing and Jewellery, delivered locally at Truro & Penwith College's Truro Campus - meaning full degree-level silversmithing study is available without leaving Cornwall.

  • Study: FdA Silversmithing and Jewellery, top-up BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery.
  • Admissions: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
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Perranarworthal

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Jewellery Making Cornwall

Barras Moor Farm, Unit 8, Perranarworthal, Truro TR3 7PE

Jewellery classes operating from the rural retail units at Barras Moor Farm - the same site previously occupied by Jewellery Supply South West before that business relocated to Helston in 2017. We could not find a current standalone official website for this provider, so please confirm current class availability and contact details by phone before planning a visit.

  • Contact: 07792 770189.
No verified website available
One-to-One Tuition

Christine Jewellery (Christine Povey)

Cornwall (studio address not publicly listed)

An experienced Cornwall-based jewellery maker with 25 years' experience, trained in silversmithing for 15 years under Guy Royle. Offers one-to-one jewellery-making tuition by request, drawing on tribal and prehistoric design influences and locally found beach pebbles. As no fixed studio address is published, this listing isn't plotted on the map - contact her directly to arrange tuition. Note: this is a different business from the similarly-named christinejewellery.com, which is based in Leicester.

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Choosing a Jewellery Making Course

Complete Beginners

Truro & Penwith College's Jewellery Making in Silver & Copper and Cornwall College Camborne's evening course are both structured, affordable starting points for absolute beginners.

A One-Day Taster

Rebecca Oxenham's silver clay workshops, Cornovii Silver's pendant and earring sessions, and Cruan's enamelled earrings class all offer a complete introduction in a single day.

Ongoing Studio Access

Cornish Jewellery Studios at Krowji offers regular bench time and tuition for makers wanting to keep developing their skills beyond a single course.

Enamelling & Silver Clay

Cruan specialises in enamelled copper techniques, while Rebecca Oxenham focuses on fine silver clay - both good options for learning something beyond traditional metalsmithing.

Serious / Degree Study

The University of Plymouth's FdA and BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery, taught at Truro & Penwith College's Truro Campus, offers the most in-depth, structured route into professional silversmithing.

Personal, One-to-One Tuition

Christine Jewellery offers bespoke one-to-one tuition for those wanting individual attention over a group class setting.

Jewellery Making & Silversmithing Course Guide

Provider Area Format Main Subjects Best For
Cornish Jewellery StudiosRedruth (Krowji)Bench time & tuitionGeneral jewellery makingOngoing studio access
CruanRedruth (Krowji)Weekend / 4-week / tasterEnamelling on copperLearning enamelling
Truro & Penwith CollegePenzance10-week part-timeSilver & copper jewelleryStructured beginners' course
Cornovii SilverCharlestown / St AustellWorkshopPendants, earrings, necklacesOne-day tasters
Rebecca Oxenham JewelleryTywardreath / FoweyOne-day workshopSilver claySilver clay beginners
Sarah Drew JewellerySt AustellWorkshopRecycled silver jewelleryEco-conscious making
Cornwall College CamborneCamborne / PoolEvening courseSilver jewelleryAffordable local beginners
University of Plymouth (at Truro Campus)TruroDegree (FdA/BA)Silversmithing & jewellerySerious long-term study
Jewellery Making CornwallPerranarworthalClassesGeneral jewellery makingConfirm details before booking
Christine JewelleryCornwall (unlisted)One-to-oneGeneral jewellery makingIndividual, bespoke tuition

Frequently Asked Questions

Cornish Jewellery Studios at Krowji in Redruth offers bench time and tuition, Truro & Penwith College and Cornwall College Camborne both run structured jewellery-making courses, and independent tutors including Rebecca Oxenham, Sarah Drew and Cornovii Silver run workshops near Fowey, St Austell and Charlestown respectively.

Yes. The University of Plymouth's FdA and BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery degrees are delivered locally at Truro & Penwith College's Truro Campus on College Road, rather than in Plymouth itself.

Yes. Truro & Penwith College's Jewellery Making in Silver & Copper course and Cornwall College Camborne's evening course are both aimed at beginners and improvers, and short introductory workshops are run by Cornovii Silver, Rebecca Oxenham and Sarah Drew.

Krowji is Cornwall's largest creative studio complex, based in a former school in Redruth. It houses Cornish Jewellery Studios and Cruan among many other independent artist and maker studios.

Yes. Rebecca Oxenham runs silver clay jewellery workshops near Fowey, and Cruan at Krowji in Redruth runs enamelling classes and weekend courses covering enamel application and firing techniques on copper.

Course dates, prices and availability change throughout the year. The details shown above are those published by providers at the time of research - always check the provider's official website or call ahead before travelling. Jewellery Making Cornwall (Barras Moor Farm) and Christine Jewellery are included on the strength of confirmed contact details and craft-association listings, but without a current official website or public studio address respectively - please confirm details directly before booking. Cornwall Online is not responsible for the content of external websites linked from this page.

Page last updated: August 2026