Welcome to Monty’s Jewellery Studio!
Click HERE to enquire about workshops in 2021
We will keep the number of spaces available for each workshop in line with current government Covid-19 guidelines.
Our studio is located underneath our stunning bead shop in the heart of Exeter.
Our fully equipped workspace has everything you need for your class – Including plenty of tea and coffee.
Our friendly experienced
tutors will help you create something unique and special.
Access to our studio is via stairs from the main shop.
Creativity can often cause lessons to run over a wee bit so please consider your parking arrangements. You may also like some time getting more inspiration from all our gemstones beads, freshwater pearls and jewellery in our beautiful independent shop.
Good
public transport links into the city centre. Exeter Central railway station is
a 5-minute walk
Pay and display parking available at John Lewis, Princesshay and Howell Road –
all within 5 minutes’ walk. Howell Road Car Park offers a pay by phone app.
Workshop overview
Beginners Stringing – a good place to start your jewellery journey
Intermediate Stringing – take your basic skills to the next level – join our waiting list
Wire Wrapping – A popular choice
Pearl Knotting – Using traditional skills
Introduction to Precious Metal Clay – a popular workshop
Intermediate Metal Clay – more advanced techniques – join our waiting list
Silversmithing Experience Sessions
Find the perfect gift for any occasion with our popular experience sessions. Try something new or treat your friends and family. Our 3-hour sessions are tailored for people with previous silversmithing experience. Students follow a project led session which produces lovely jewellery to take home and cherish.
Stacking Rings – Make 3 sterling silver rings in the size and texture of your choice.
Earrings – Make a pair of studs and a pair of drop earrings
Bangles – Make 2 simple sterling silver bangles
Under the guidance of our goldsmith you can create your own Wedding bands
Beginners Silversmithing Course A – Two 4-hour sessions
This is the perfect starter course for those who want to learn the basics of silver jewellery making. At Monty’s we teach traditional silversmithing techniques – this course is suited to people with no previous experience. You will make one or two pieces of silver jewellery as you learn.
Beginners Silversmithing Course B – Two 4-hour sessions
This course builds on the skills gained in Course A and is an ideal stepping stone to prepare for our more advanced stone setting courses.
Stone Setting Courses – Two 4-hour sessions
We have 4 levels of stone setting courses, each one progressively more
technically challenging:
Stone setting 1 – Round cabochon rub over setting
Stone setting 2 – Faceted cut stone rub over setting
Stone setting 3 – Claw set cut stone or cabochon
Stone setting 4 – Flush setting
You must have completed our beginners silversmithing courses before the stone setting courses as each course builds on skills learnt in the preceding one. These courses are designed to be completed in order.
If you have experience in stone setting from another learning centre, please contact us before booking as we will need to review the suitability of our courses for you.
Supervised Bench Time – Minimum 2-hour sessions
Already completed one of our courses or have experience and want to do your own project with guidance from one of our tutors? You can book to use our well-equipped studio with guidance from our tutors. Must be booked in advance.
Private 1:1 Lessons
You can book exclusive time with one of our experienced silver and goldsmiths. Whether it’s learning a new technique or tackling a challenging project, you will work at your own pace and get our undivided attention.