The Metalsmith

Tracey Stevenson reviewed: Copper Flower Workshop

"Spent a lovely day learning all the techniques needed to make our own copper flower arrangements! It was a very relaxed session and was tailored to our requirements..drinks were available constantly and would highly recommend!…in fact would happily now do an advanced class!x"

The Metalsmith responded:

"Thank you for such a kind review! It was lovely to meet you both and I'm so pleased that you both had such a good time!"

Angie Marynicz reviewed: Beginners Copper Bowl Making

"I did this course yesterday with a friend who had done a previous course at the Colour Factory. It was scorching hot but luckily we were in a relatively cool room. Emily was brilliant at explaining the whole process to us. It was a lot more involved than I expected it to b but we finished on time and had a gorgeous little trinket dish to come home with. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would recommend it to anyone who fancies something a bit different from the usual painting or fabric craft courses."

The Metalsmith responded:

"Thank you for the lovely review, Angie! It was a pleasure to have you both; I'm so pleased that you had a lovely time!"

Priscilla Poon reviewed: Introduction to Ethical Jewellery

"A truly brilliant day of bling and brain food 💍✨ If you'd told me a month ago that I’d be filing, soldering, and polishing my very own pinky ring (and not setting fire to anything in the process), I’d have politely laughed and backed away. But here I am – proud owner of a beautiful handmade piece of forever jewellery and an even bigger appreciation for the craft, all thanks to Emily and her wonderful ethical jewellery course at Metal Smith in Winchester. Emily is a gem herself – warm, endlessly patient, and impressively knowledgeable. She guided us through the often murky waters of the jewellery industry with a perfect blend of honesty, passion and humour. We learned about the origins of our materials, the difference between ethical and not-so-ethical practices, and how even something sparkly can have a story worth listening to. The hands-on part of the day was equal parts fun and mildly terrifying (in the best way). You could choose to make a cute pendant or a ring – I went for the pinky ring, naturally. With Emily’s guidance, I somehow managed to turn a small strip of metal into something I’ll treasure forever. It’s not just jewellery – it’s a memory, a learning, and proof that I have at least some fine motor skills. The day had the perfect mix of challenge and creativity, and I met some lovely, like-minded folks along the way. Honestly, it felt like a wholesome antidote to the fast fashion frenzy – a little pocket of calm, creativity and conscious making. Highly, highly recommend this course if you fancy learning something new, getting your hands dirty (in a sparkly sort of way), and walking away with a piece you made yourself. I’m still chuffed every time I look at my ring and think, “Wait, I made that?!” Thanks Emily – you're a legend. "

Kezia reviewed: Introduction to Ethical Jewellery

"I did this course recently and it was worth every penny; the love and passion Emily has shines through. This was SUCH a great workshop. Emily was patient and kind, enthusiastic supportive and SO knowledgeable. I was shocked to learn some of the ways I thought I'd been sustainable really weren't, and Emily was so supportive in how we could do better going forward. I also loved the opportunity to make my own ring. I came away with a much bigger appreciation for what goes into jewellery. I'd recommend this course highly!"