Jewellery Making Experiences with NI Silver

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Create memories, and jewellery with a relaxing visit to NI Silver.

Located in the beautiful location of Holywood, a short drive or train ride from Belfast, NI Silver is ready to welcome you for a fully immersive experience, suitable for all, during which you'll learn how to make your own jewellery. No experience or artistic ability is required.

Ruth, your host spent years in Malaysia where she discovered her passion for making jewellery. Upon her return to Ireland, she felt a desire to create jewellery that captured the true beauty of Northern Ireland’s landscape, history and people; special pieces that would always remind her, and her clients, of home, no matter where they were in the world.

Falling in love not just with the craft, but with the memories she made – Ruthwanted to share that experience and "love of home" with as many people as possible. She has been running her immersive jewellery making experiences ever since, and to huge success. Expect to spend a time learning, crafting and creating something beautiful in her contemporary studio, before sitting down for a well-earned cup of tea overlooking the stunning Belfast Lough.

There are various options for jewellery making experiences depending on whether you would like to just make your jewellery or you would like a fully hosted experience.

Beginners Jewellery Making Experience - Looking for a unique and meaningful way to spend time with family, friends, or even just some well-deserved time to yourself? The  Beginners Jewellery Making Experience offers the perfect escape. Workshops run from 10:00am to 13:30 and are limited to a maximum of 3 people, ensuring a peaceful, personalised experience every time.  If you're a larger family or group, we’re happy to accommodate you by special arrangement.

Lux Beginners Jewellery Making Experience - is all about slowing down, having fun, and making something truly personal, 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. 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.

Bespoke Make Your Own Wedding Rings - Craft the Wedding Rings You’ll Treasure for Generations. Come and make your own wedding rings, . No experience is required, so come and spend a relaxing 3 hours with your intended making your very own handmade rings for your special wedding day. Your fee covers private design time, all silver, expert tuition, refreshments, workshop photos and one complimentary resize before the big day. Prefer gold? Just let us know—we’ll quote for the extra metal cost up front.

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making Experience - The Ultimate VIP NI Silver Experience - Indulge in an exclusie VIP jewellery-making and relaxation experience that blends artisan craftsmanship with the finest Northern Irish hospitality. You will craft your own bespoke piece of jewellery in sterling silver or gold (extra charges apply), tailored to your personal style. This intimate, hands-on session introduces you to expert metalworking techniques, allowing you to create a stunning ring, pendant, earrings, or bangle infused with the beauty of Ards and North Down’s breathtaking scenery. You will each leave with your own hand made, high-quality piece of silver or gold jewellery, as well as a new skillset to boast about and of course, your life-long memories. As Ruth says, that’s what an experience like this is all about - getting involved and understanding the processes involved.