Jobbing and Jewellery Repair

10am – 5pm

We are so excited to welcome Scott McIntyre of Vanilla Ink fame to The Fox Studios. If you've not heard of Vanilla Ink, first up how, second, you can have a nosey at what they're all about here. 

Give me the info

Repairing jewellery can be the bread and butter work of a goldsmith. As long as there’s folk making jewellery, there’ll always be people out there who will either break it or wear it away. Circle of life, innit? We’ll show you the greatest hits of repair which will allow you to add new skills to your locker.

Can I do this class?

This class spans both amateur and professional jewellers. You’ll need to have a good understanding of jewellery making. If you make jewellery, you can break jewellery… then fix it again. Which is the whole point of this class.

What happens?

Learn how to fix the most common jewellery repair jobs

• Ring sizing [soldering, stretching & fusing]

• Unseating stones & re-tipping [several methods]

• Delicate chain repair [various scenarios]

• Bracelet repair 

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring a sketchbook or something for taking notes etc. Everyone will have their own bench with access to all the tools and materials required to finish jewellery. You won’t need anything else as we provide the equipment needed for this session.

Please wear long hair tied up [or bring something to do so], don’t wear open-toed shoes and keep loose-fitting clothing to a minimum. If you need glasses to see things close up, please bring them with you. Repairing jewellery is fiddly!

Who is teaching me?

Scott McIntyre is a Master Goldsmith and Setter as well as being a Founding Director of Vanilla Ink CIC. With nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, there isn’t much Scott doesn’t know! After years of working in high-end workshops across Scotland’s Central Belt, he found his calling as a naturally gifted tutor.

Scott has a wonderful ability to connect with his students, making sure everyone feels at ease to learn in the perfect environment. His abilities, patience and top-class patter are famous, as is his love of a fine playlist [prepare for a musical journey]. He is thorough, deliberate and professional. Nobody ever leaves one of Scott’s classes disappointed.

Refreshments 

Tea and coffee are provided and there are always cakes close to hand!

For lunch please bring your own packed lunch or there are a variety of shops nearby. Lunch is 1-2pm.

Terms and Conditions

Your booking fee secures your place – we cannot reserve places without payment.