Salt Way Silver reviews

Laura reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"This course was one of the best I have been on (and I am racking up a fair few craft courses now!) Jonathan was a great teacher for the day, and I really can't fault it. By guiding us through the copper wire exercises we were able to confidently give the silver bangle making a go, which have turned out looking very professional. Friends and family have all been impressed when I have shown the final creation off. What I think adds to the fun of this course is the brilliant setting of the canal boat. You can be inspired by nature whilst trying to concentrate on being creative!!"

Ros Kelson reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"I spent a marvellous few hours (it was a birthday treat) with my sister and niece making jewellery under the expert guidance of Jonathan. The location was perfect - peaceful, quirky, inspiring and fun (I want a narrow boat now!), and Jonathan was an excellent teacher - very good at explaining and showing us how to do things and very patient. (He also makes excellent coffee!). We started off making chains and charms with copper to get the feel of jewellery making and getting to understand the processes involved. After a break for coffee and cake we set about making silver bangles and it was great fun. We are all delighted with what we produced - it is very satisfying to make your own piece of jewellery. I would highly recommend this course."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Ros, many thanks for your kind words! I think we all had a good day. I was very impressed with your texturing method and hope to use it myself in the future - inspired by the footprints of the local wildlife? Good luck with your future jewellery making Jonathan"

Veronica Grindley reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"My sister, my daughter and myself spent a wonderful day last Sunday on the silver jewellery boat (which is a great venue!). Jonathan was very patient and an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed learning how to make copper chains, links and charms before making a silver bangle (which I'm wearing as I type). We tried out several different skills and it was really interesting to understand the different processes that are gone through to get to the completed bangle. The boat was moored in a pretty spot with a walk through trees and a wildflower meadow to reach it. We sat on the bank to eat our picnic and watched other boats, cyclists and walkers go past through the day. At one point a family of swans came visiting (four very young cygnets) and the adults tapped on the window. I went away with a smile on my face and am very pleased with what I managed to produce. I would really recommend a day out on the silver jewellery boat. Many thanks Jonathan!"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Veronica, thank you for your very kind and thoughtful words! It was a great day and you may be pleased to hear the cygnets are still thriving and whizzing about. I'm very pleased you are enjoying the jewellery and hope you might go on to make some more. Great to meet you and your family. Jonathan"

Tracey Parsons reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"I went with 2 friends on Saturday and to say we had a good time is an understatement , we had an amazing time. Jonathan started us working with copper wire , making chains and jump rings , which ended up for me being turned into a bracelet and key ring. Whilst having tea and cake we chose what we wanted to make , all of us choosing different things. This wasn't a problem for Jonathan and he helped us all, guiding us to our beautiful finished jewellery . A wonderful way to spend the day learning a new skill thank you Jonathan Tracey"

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Dear Tracey, Claude and Karen - it was a great day, I relished the challenge too! Hoping you are enjoying your jewellery and I wish you good luck in your future jewellery making. Many thanks for your very kind words Jonathan"

Connor Godfrey reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Mum bought my day as a 19th Birthday present. I had a great time. I made a silver ring which i really like and looks good. I now have a better idea on ring making and i can do some more at home."

Salt Way Silver responded:

"Hi Connor. Many thanks for the kind words! I hope you enjoy your future adventures - and maybe have a little time spare for some jewellery making - Well done! Jonathan"

Helen Bingham reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"My daughter and I had a lovely day on Saturday on the Silver Jewellery Boat. It is a cosy narrow boat moured on the canal in a lovely spot. Jonathan was a really good teacher and very encouraging as I have never handled tools of any kind before. We practised on copper to start with and then moved on to silver. We both produced a silver pendant which we were very pleased with. It was a really relaxed and friendly atmosphere with plenty of drinks and cake. I can thoroughly recommend the day. Thanks a lot. ."

Lesina Ashfield reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"My sisters and I have just spent 2 brilliant days, as a complete beginners, aboard The Silver Jewellery Boat under Jonathan’s careful and encouraging tuition. We came away with a collection of copper and silver bracelets, rings and key rings that we were all thrilled with. The whole experience was SO relaxing. Not only is Jonathan a great teacher but he is a perfect host, providing regular soft drinks, tea, coffe, cake and biscuits! We enjoyed lunch, sitting in the sunshine alongside the canal watching the wildlife and listening to the birds. Look forward to returning and introducing family and friends to this amazingly inspiring and relaxing experience! Thank you Jonathan!"

Rowena Wright reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a fantastic experience making jewellery. My sisters and I had two days in the first few days of sunshine this year on Jonathan's boat making Copper and Silver jewellery pieces. He was a patient teacher and took us through the key skills prior to making our own. Coffee, Cake and juice was supplied to keep us going it was such a relaxing two days with the sun coming through the windows and lots of fresh air. We will definitely be coming back for more with our daughters later on in the summer."

Bridget Moore reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"My sisters and I have just finished two days on the Silver Jewellery Boat with Jonathan and have a wonderful bangle and ring, of our own design, to show for it. We have had a brilliant time and can't recommend it enough as a fun, creative experience. We were complete beginners but Jonathan was a very patient teacher and supported us in producing some lovely peices of jewellery. It was a delightful setting on the canal. We will be back with friends and family. ?"

Stephanie Higgs reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"So glad I heard about this course and could join my friend for a relaxed day of varied but well paced instruction from Jonathon into the basics of silversmithing techniques - from wire work to soldering and polishing. Would thoroughly recommend. So pleased with my silver pendant I am wearing as a reminder. Well equipped barge, moored in tranquil setting, but sensible footwear required to access after rain."

Julie McCoy reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"It's hard to imagine a more beautiful and inspiring setting for this workshop aboard the silver jewellery boat! I have never attempted to make jewellery before but by the end of the day I had learnt how to make a gorgeous pair of silver earrings ... in addition to making chains and celtic swirls. One to one tuition and plenty of encouragement made this a great day ... highly recommended."

Beryl Buckley reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"My children bought me the course for a special birthday present. My friend joined me on the course and we both had a great day. We came home very proud of our achievements. Thank you to Johnathan for your encouragement, instructions and help with our creations, also for the hot cross buns and drinks."

Yoke Lunn reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"I booked with Jonathan as a refresher course, having done some silversmithing some years ago and lost confidence through lack of practice. I couldn't have wished for a better day! He was patient, good humoured, and encouraging, helping me punch out silver shapes, texture and shape them and solder them into earrings. Altogether, the day was so relaxed and inspiring, I can't wait to get started in my own studio. I would highly recommend a day on the Silver Jewllery Boat to anyone interested in silverworking."

Charlotte cline reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a lovely day on the jewellery boat. We made some copper rings as chains to practise then moved onto silver. Jonathan was a great host and teacher. With buttery tea cakes and a cosy wood toning stove. The perfect day."

Liza Bewick reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"A truly memorable day aboard the silver jewellery boat. Jonathan is an excellent teacher and is flexible with the learning. I needed to perfect my soldering skills and we did that and more. The boat is an extra bonus and in a beautiful setting. Would thoroughly recommend the craft course as a gift and a participant...and there is cake."

Olga, Dave, Ann & Ray reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"We have all thoroughly enjoyed the day with Jonathan on his boat. All of us have managed to walk away with a finished piece (or almost finished in Dave’ Case) and are very proud of our efforts. Thank you, Jonathan, You have inspired us to continue to learn more about silversmithing."

Lou reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"An excellent course. Chain making, shaping copper wire, soldering, filing, polishing. Building skills to create your own piece of jewellery to treasure. Jonathan is a passionate about the craft, a patient tutor and a hospitable host. A unique experience. A fabulous day, highly recommended!"

Carla Jones reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a lovely way to spend a rainy day, tucked away on a cosy barge sat by the log burner making jewellery. Jonathan has a wealth of knowledge about jewellery techniques and we spent an enjoyable time learning some of these before starting our chosen silver piece. I chose to make a bangle and I really enjoyed customising it to make it all the more special. This is such a unique experience and I highly recommend this course."

Karen Riley reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"We spent the day with Jonathan on the boat and loved every minute. We learnt so much and had lots of fun as well. The setting was beautiful and the drinks and cake were delicious. We all made gorgeous bracelets which Jonathan made sure we were happy with. It was the perfect birthday present! Thanks again Ali, Yvonne, Karen and Beckie x"

Sophie reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"We had a lovely day learning to make rings in a lovely setting. Jonathan was very helpful and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!"

Sooz Gilson reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a lovely way to spend a day and what a venue. Very clever place to have a cosy workshop. Started off with simple chain making skills and then some copper work. Lunch was spent in the sun on canal side before getting on with making our bangles. I'm wearing mine with great pride! Several mugs of tea and luscious cake thrown in for good measure. Thank you Jonathan, you are a great teacher with magnificent patience, luckily for us!! Would recommend this course time and time again and have done."

Sharon reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"We spent a very enjoyable day in July making a bangle. The boat is well set up and Jonathan is a teacher by profession which shows. Usually reasonably good with crafts, I proved to be very ham-fisted on this day but Jonathan was patient and encouraging. Ended up with a lovely bangle which has been much admired and which I still find myself looking at with some amazement. Would recommend this course for anyone wanting to try working with silver for the first time."

Deborah Perryer reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"What a wonderful day! Calm, relaxing environment and excellent tuition. We were made to feel at ease with as much practice as we wanted with copper wire and sheets before moving on to silver. We learnt how to cut, smooth and polish the silver and ended up with a pair of stud earrings, which everyone has admired. I would thoroughly recommend this course and will certainly be going back again. The homemade cake was delicious and a lovely touch."

Judith Bicknell reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"Thank you to Jonathan for helping myself and two friends celebrate a birthday! We spent a most enjoyable day learning to bend, mark, cut, file and polish copper and silver. Amongst the chatter, laughter and cake we managed to create unique, personal bangles, and memories to mark a special occasion. This was certainly a Jewel of a find and to be thoroughly recommended."

Sally reviewed: One day silver jewellery making in Worcestershire.

"I enjoyed a day on The Jewellery Boat making two different types of rings. I hadn't make any jewellery like this before but found the teaching to be excellent as Jonathan took us through the various techniques in a calm, pleasant, and easy to understand way. I came away not only with my two rings which I made under Jonathan's watchful eye but also with a practical knowledge of working with wire (copper and silver), shaping, filing, sawing, soldering, polishing - and lots more. Great cake and lots of refreshments made the day on the Narrowboat a lovely experience - thank you Jonathan!"