Christmas Silver Jewellery Workshop (One-Day)

WITH FIONA DOWLING

Wednesday 16th December 2026

£90.00

Join jewellery expert Fiona Dowling for a special Christmas jewellery workshop and discover the art of creating your own beautiful silver jewellery. During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to explore Keum Boo, an ancient Korean technique that combines fine silver with 24ct gold leaf to create striking, decorative designs.

Create your own pendants, earrings or charms, choosing whether to incorporate the Keum Boo process into your design. Whether you're making a thoughtful handmade Christmas gift or a unique piece to treasure yourself, this workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills and get creative.

Enjoy a delicious two-course lunch in the Orchard Room following your workshop.

Please note this is a one-day workshop. The price of silver is not included in the workshop price. Guests will be charged on the day depending on how much silver they use, typically ranging from £40 to £90.

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All profits are donated to charity

Silver jewellery set featuring a pair of hoop earrings with rectangular white and gold geometric charms, and a matching silver chain necklace with a round white and gold pendant, displayed on a rustic wooden surface.

Christmas Silver Jewellery Workshop (One-Day)

£90.00

£90.00

A creative day out

Throughout the day, Fiona will introduce you to a range of traditional jewellery-making techniques, including sawing, soldering, filing, hammering, hand-stamping and finishing. You'll be guided through each stage of the process, from developing your design to creating and finishing your jewellery.

Suitable for complete beginners, the workshop is also ideal for those with some jewellery-making experience who would like to develop their skills and explore the Keum Boo technique.

By the end of the day, you'll leave wearing your own handcrafted sterling silver jewellery.

Programme

  • 10:00am - Guests arrive, refreshments served
  • 10:30am - Workshop session begins
  • 1:00pm - Two-course lunch served in the Orchard Room
  • 2:00pm - Workshop session resumes
  • 4:00pm - Workshop ends; guests depart

Workshop with a two-course lunch

After an immersive morning of creativity, transition to the elegant Orchard Room for a delightful festive lunch. Surrounded by nature's beauty and the echoes of your artistic endeavours, savour a meal that complements the day's experiences.

About Fiona

Fiona Dowling is a jewellery designer and silversmith who runs pop-up jewellery workshops across the South of England.

Fiona holds a BA in Jewellery and Silversmithing from Edinburgh College of Art and an MA in Jewellery and Silversmithing from the Royal College of Art. Drawing on her extensive training and experience, she has reimagined the traditional jewellery workshop by replacing individual workbenches with a shared table, where participants face one another, exchange ideas, share tools and enjoy conversation as they create.

Her workshops are relaxed, welcoming and collaborative, encouraging creativity and connection while teaching the fundamental techniques of silversmithing. Participants leave not only with beautiful handcrafted jewellery, but also with new skills, confidence and lasting memories.

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Important Information

  • Guests will not be admitted without a valid ticket.
  • If you have any special dietary requirements or require information on disability access, please contact the events team at events@highgrovegardens.com.
  • Tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded, or replaced. Reselling, altering, or defacing a ticket will render it void.
  • Guests are required to bring photographic identification (i.e., a passport, driving license, or bus pass). Alternatively, a bank card or a utility bill.
  • The use of mobile phones and cameras is restricted to certain areas of the Estate, which will be explained to you on entry. Binoculars and other forms of recording equipment are not allowed for security reasons.
  • Smoking (including vaping) is not permitted anywhere on the Estate.
  • Please do not bring dogs onto the Estate (only assistance and guide dogs permitted).
  • Satellite navigation should only be used as a general guide. Please visit www.highgrovegardens.com/pages/directions for directions.
  • Please note that this event does not include a tour of the gardens.
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