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A series of workshops giving you the opportunity to create your own rings or Christmas decorations alongside the talented local silversmither, Jess Meader. Make something special for yourself or to gift as a present this Christmas.
Workshops
Various dates during the Christmas Market, 2025
Christmas Silversmithing Workshops
Led by Jewellery with JessicaMarieDATE & TIME
Various dates during the Christmas Market, 2025Location
Undercroft at Winchester Cathedral
Sunday 23rd November 2025, 10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.00pm
Silver stacking rings workshop
This is a complete beginners Silversmithing class, so no experience is needed.
Please note, participants must be 18+
During the class, I will teach you all about traditional silversmithing tools and how to use them correctly and safely. You will work with wire, texturing and manipulating to create your own set of stacking rings. As well as soldering and texturing, you will learn to form your rings and finish off with polishing techniques.
During the class you can make up to four silver rings and one copper one to practice.
£90 per person.
Click here to book Saturday 23rd November 2025, 10.00am – 1.00pm
Click here to book Saturday 23rd November 2025, 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Saturday 6th December 2025, 10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Copper Christmas decorations workshop
This is a complete beginners Silversmithing class, so no experience is needed.
Please note, participants must be 18+
Make your own copper Christmas decoration and personalise with letter and shape stamps. During the class, you will learn about traditional silversmithing tools and how to use them. You will learn how to cut your own shape from a stencil using a piercing saw. You will then go on to texture and stamp the copper to decorate and finish by polishing and adding a Christmas bow.
You will leave with up to 3 decorations depending on how you work during the class – a brilliant Christmas gift and addition to your tree!
£75 per person.
More information
A message from your tutor, Jess Meader
“There is something quite special about meeting new students, watching their excitement as they solder for the first time or how impressed they are with their own skills and achievements when they leave wearing their own piece of sparkling jewellery.
I have been teaching silversmithing classes since 2017 and it’s a real passion of mine.
I am very proud to have welcomed hundreds of students into my classes and share the silversmithing bug with them.
Many come back again to build on their skills and some have even gone on to set up their own incredible jewellery businesses.
As well as teaching, I take on commissions and have Made To Order collections. I love to work with natural gemstones in all colours and combine them with organic textured surfaces, creating beautiful jewellery to be worn and enjoyed.”
How to find the Undercroft (where the workshops will take place)
- If you are facing the Cathedral, take the passageway (Curle’s Passage) to the right of the Cathedral.
- Once through the passageway, you will see the Cathedral Close in front of you (where the Christmas Market takes place)
- Follow the footpath on the right hand side, you will pass No 11 and No 10.
- You will then reach the Learning Centre (10a)
- Rather than coming to the front door of the Learning Centre, please walk under the walkway.
- We will be ready to welcome you.
Click here for a map of the cathedral grounds and buildings.
What to expect upon arrival/accessibility
- When you come into the Learning Centre, there will be toilets available – accessible toilets are available
- There is ramp access into the workshop space
- Tea and coffee will be provided during the workshop
- Please remember there is no parking available on the Cathedral estate so please factor in the time to park your car or use public transport
- If anyone attending the workshop has accessibility requirements, it is really useful for us to know this in advance so we can appropriately prepare the space, please do let us know if this is the case by emailing emma.bourner@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
If you have any questions about the workshops, please contact Emma Bourner, Director of Learning: emma.bourner@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Please note that the Copper Decorations Workshop requires a minimum of 5 people to sign up, and the Staking Ring Workshop requires a minimum of 6 people to sign up, for the workshop to go ahead – thank you for your understanding.