Central Scotland School of Jewellery

11/09/2026

Week one of our Autumn jewellery class block is done! Regretting not signing up? Don’t worry - you can still join us! There’s just a few spaces left throughout the week. Head over to our website or drop us an email to book.

Our jewellery classes will guide you through a range of beginner-friendly and more specialised making techniques, with plenty of time to experiment, develop your skills and create your own designs.
We’d love to welcome you to our friendly studio!

This term our returners are covering;
- Titanium
- PMC skills
- Sea Glass skills
- Small scale silversmithing
- Polishing & finishing
& more!

08/09/2026

A closer look at Mitsuro Hikime wax - before and after casting in silver!

On Sunday 13th September you can learn all about this unusual wax and how to;
- Warm and condition Mitsuro wax
- Stretch and fold to create its characteristic flowing texture
- Control thickness and form while sculpting
- Refine organic shapes suitable for jewellery
- Troubleshoot common problems
- Prepare Mitsuro work successfully for casting
- Estimate wax weight and understand how this relates to casting costs

During our one day Intermediate Wax Class we will also cover creative wax collage & mould making. You can see some images of this a few posts back! (Look for the daisies 🌼)
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Mitsuro & Creative Waxes for Casting
Sun 13th September

07/09/2026

Join Katie Watson for an exciting two-day workshop where you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of chasing and repoussé - an ancient technique used to create beautiful surface decoration, texture, and sculptural details. Think of the metal as your canvas, ready to be drawn on! These techniques can be applied to anything from small jewellery pieces to larger forms.

Day One:
Through demonstrations and discussions, you will start with the basics of chasing. You’ll learn how to transfer your design onto a copper sheet, mount your work in pitch, and use a variety of punches to create lines, marks, and textures.

Day Two:
Continue refining your piece from day one, or start something new under expert guidance. This is your time to develop your skills, experiment with the tools, and bring your ideas to life!

About Your Tutor:
Katie graduated from The Glasgow School of Art in 2018 and continued her creative journey with a post-graduate course at the prestigious Bishopsland Educational Trust.
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Chasing & Repoussé
Sat 17th & Sun 18th October
https://cssj.co.uk/product/chasing-repousse-with-katie-watson-oct26/
Level: Intermediate and Advanced
No previous experience is required. The most important thing is a willingness to experiment and explore! All tools and materials will be provided.

Join Katie Watson in this exciting two-day workshop where you'll gain an in-depth understanding of chasing and repoussé. Dunblane, Scotland.

04/09/2026

LAST SPOT! - Join us for a two-day workshop exploring a more fluid, expressive approach to enamelling.

Working with pre-formed copper bowls, you’ll explore liquid enamel and using it to build colour, texture and surface through a painterly, intuitive process.
Unlike traditional powdered enamels, liquid enamel allows for a freer approach, with plenty of scope for layering, pattern, stencilling, mark-making and experimentation.

🎨 Day 1: Techniques & Exploration
Elizabeth will introduce liquid enamelling through demonstrations and examples, followed by a day of hands-on experimentation on copper sheet. Explore different application techniques, create test pieces and discover your own approach.

🔥 Day 2: Design & Make
Use your experiments and ideas to develop designs for your pre-formed copper bowls, then bring them to life using the techniques you’ve explored.
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Liquid Enamel Bowls with Elizabeth Jane Campbell
£380.00 - just one place remaining
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd November

03/09/2026

Turn your favourite beach finds into something special! Join us for a two-day Silver Sea Glass Ring Workshop 🌊

If you love beachcombing and the excitement of finding treasures along the shore, why not turn your favourite find into a piece of handmade silver jewellery?
Over two days, you’ll learn how to create your very own sea glass ring using silver and found beach treasures - no previous jewellery-making experience needed.

Don’t have your own collection of sea glass? No problem! We have a selection of pieces for you to choose from, so you can find the perfect one for your ring.

Come along, meet fellow beach lovers and create a unique piece of jewellery. 💙
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Silver Sea Glass Rings
Sat 28th & Sun 29th November
https://cssj.co.uk/product/silver-sea-glass-rings-november

01/09/2026

We have had lots of people asking if we will run this class again… and very sadly the answer is no!

This will be the last time you can learn from the very talented Jill Leventon who will be joining us to share her expertise and years of experience in both corrugation (also known as micro folding) and enamelling.

Corrugation allows you to use very thin metal to create strong yet lightweight sculptural forms. Join us this weekend 5th & 6th September to experiment with texture, folding, smocking, press forming and rolling metal. Then combine your samples with both transparent and opaque enamels, to perfectly highlight your textures.
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Corrugation Techniques & Enamelling with Jill Leventon
5th & 6th September
£425.00
https://cssj.co.uk/product/corrugation-enamelling-workshop

31/08/2026

Stack, shape and shine – sustainably!

Create a bold, contemporary piece of jewellery in this eco-conscious workshop, working with reclaimed wood, reclaimed acrylic and 100% recycled silver. Explore stacking, shaping and finishing techniques to build your piece with smooth, pebble-like curves or graphic angular designs.

What you will learn:
- Sawing and shaping acrylic and wood
- Suitable methods for working with reclaimed materials
- Drilling and joining techniques
- Finishing and polishing for a professional result

All materials (and tunnocks teacakes) provided.

Layered Wood & Acrylic Jewellery
Sunday 4th October
Beginners & beyond
https://cssj.co.uk/product/layered-wood-acrylic-jewellery-workshop-oct/

30/08/2026

Wow wow wow! Just a little glimpse of some of the amazing pieces created during our Intermediate Enamel Summer School with .

She’s been back with us this weekend to teach Plique-à-jour Enamelling and I can’t wait to see what our students have been up to.

If you would like to get introduced to enamel, we have a one day beginners class coming up on the 7th November.
https://cssj.co.uk/product/enamelling-for-beginners/

28/08/2026

Already mastered the basics and ready for your next creative challenge? We have a fantastic selection of classes coming up before the end of the year, exploring alternative materials and more advanced techniques. We have specialist tutors visiting us from across the UK - so these workshops don’t come around very often!

Plique-a-jour Enamelling Masterclass with Elizabeth Campbell - THIS WEEKEND 29th & 30th AUGUST / ONE SPACE LEFT
https://cssj.co.uk/product/keum-boo-masterclass/
(date is wrong in image - sorry!)
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Corrugation & Enamelling workshop with Jill Leventon
https://cssj.co.uk/product/corrugation-enamelling-workshop/
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Mitsuro and Creative Waxes for casting
https://cssj.co.uk/product/mitsuro-hikime-creative-waxes-for-casting-workshop/
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Keum Boo Masterclass
https://cssj.co.uk/product/keum-boo-masterclass/
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Fold Forming - Curved Score and Fold with Jenny Deans
https://cssj.co.uk/product/fold-forming-curved-score-metal-workshop/
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Layered Wood & Acrylic Jewellery Workshop
https://cssj.co.uk/product/layered-wood-acrylic-jewellery-workshop-oct/
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Chasing & Repousse with Katie Watson
https://cssj.co.uk/product/chasing-repousse-with-katie-watson-oct26/
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Pearl Stringing with Anja Moehler
https://cssj.co.uk/product/pearl-stringing-sat/
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Shadow Box Pendants
https://cssj.co.uk/product/shadow-box-pendants-oct/
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Engraving Masterclass with Dario Batzella
https://cssj.co.uk/product/engraving-masterclass/

26/08/2026

Jenny has sent us over some new images for her upcoming Curved Scoring & Folding workshop! Designed for jewellers, silversmiths and contemporary metalworkers, this practical course teaches you how to transform flat sheet metal into expressive three-dimensional forms.

During this hands-on metal forming course, you will develop an understanding of how curved score folding techniques influence the direction and movement of metal and gain confidence using hammers and a rolling mill to create a curved line to fold along and create a collection of technical samples and experimental forms.

Jenny Deans is an award-winning designer and educator specialising in metalwork and jewellery. With decades of experience teaching creative and technical processes, she is known for making complex techniques accessible and for encouraging confident experimentation. Her work combines technical precision with expressive form, and she brings both clarity and enthusiasm to the workshop environment.

Student Feedback - “All the techniques had their own appeal and I could see how they could integrate into my jewellery journey.”

Fold Forming – Curved Scoring & Folding Techniques
Sunday 20th September, 11-4pm
Perfect for both beginners and experienced jewellers.
https://cssj.co.uk/product/fold-forming-curved-score-metal-workshop/