Creative Escape

Sea Glass & Sea Pottery has been naturally tumbled in the ebbs and flows of the sea waves before being wash upon the shoreline for a lucky beachcomber with a keen eye to collect these timeless treasures.

This workshop will have you working with these timeless sea treasures and incorporating them in to your own handcrafted silver jewellery.

Just as each piece of sea glass & pottery is completely unique, each project made will be one of a kind.  Combe through a selection of sea glass or pottery to be bezel set in fine silver and fabricating them into your own pendant or drop earrings. 

Skills taught :: Piercing straight and curved edges, forming bezel wire, soldering, measuring, filing, sanding, and polishing. 

This workshop is suitable for all beginners and is a stepping stone of foundation skills and techniques. 



The class was very enjoyable and learnt a lot.  A patient and knowledgeable teacher whose enthusiasm for the craft inspired all of us. Would definitely recommend!

Bezel Setting Natural Sea Glass

LadyR Alna

The whole venue was just fantastic. Arden explained very well the tactics of making sea glass jewelry. I really enjoyed it and friends love the earrings I made! I will definitely be back to another course with Arden.

Filipe Carvalho

Juliet Morris

I really enjoyed this workshop and what a beautiful place where we were welcomed with a cup of tea. Positives were a small class size, good resources well laid out, instructions were clear with patient tuition, help and support. My constructive criticism is that an extra half an hour would have prevented me feeling time stressed towards the end. I left with a beautiful pair of amazing sea glass earrings and would attend further workshops hosted by this instructor and would welcome the opportunity for a one day course.

Vicki Leaver

I loved this class. 
Course was at a good pace for everyone. 
Workshop setting and set up is amazing.
We all left with a piece we could be proud of and it was exactly what I wanted to learn.
I have forgotten the lady's name, sorry! But she was so welcoming and patient with us. Can't wait for September and more course here. 


Alexandra Grady

Another fabulous class with Arden. Great to get all the detailing and confidence growth with bezels!

Bezel Setting Natural Sea Glass in Chiselhurst

We had a lovely afternoon making sea glass pendants! Arden was a great teacher, we had lots of fun and learnt new skills.

Gemma Bowman Wong

This was my 3rd workshop with Arden and as always it was well organised with patient and encouraging instruction and clear demonstrations of every step. Everyone at the workshop created a completely unique piece and various different options were given as we went along. I was delighted with my finished piece and will almost certainly be back for more workshops in future. 

Izabella Knights

We loved this workshop and we all went away pleased with the work we had made. Looking forward to doing another one with Arden sometime soon hopefully! 

Bezel Setting Natural Sea Glass in Chislehurst

Michele Taylor

Lovely morning with Creative Escapes creating a beautiful sea glass pendant.  Excellent tuition by Arden  and a lovely studio. Highly recommended!  

Ann Osmond

The best way to spend a morning!  So proud of the earrings I made under the expert tuition and guidance of the Creative Escape studio! Will definitely be booking another session!

Louise Morris

What a lovely way to spend an afternoon, really enjoyed the class and chuffed with my new pendant. Many thanks!

Sophia Volossevich

I absolutely loved learning how to bezel set sea glass with Creative Escape! The studio was kitted out so professionally and the workshop was such a positive and inclusive learning experience.  Arden is a fantastic teacher and she guided each of us step by step. It's given me the confidence to continue practicing and learning at home, and I hope I can get to do another class with Creative Escape some time! Thank you Arden!

This workshop will have you working with these timeless sea treasures and incorporating them in to your own handcrafted silver jewellery.

Spinner rings, also known as meditation rings, originate from the ancient Tibetan prayer wheel. Spinner rings are designed to have one or more outer rings that spin freely around an inner ring.  The repetitive motion of playing with a spinner ring can help relax and calm the mind.  

During this workshop you'll be learning the silversmithing techniques to design and fabricate a sterling silver inner ring band and 2 outer spinning bands using silver or copper. Walk away wearing your own personalised spinner ring.  

Skills taught :: Ring sizing, annealing, soldering, hammer texturing, metal forming, filing and finishing

This was the latest of several courses I’ve done at Creative Escape.  The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful and your jewellery with her help always comes out looking amazing. Great value and a great way to spend a few hours. Would thoroughly recommend!

Great teacher, all the help and equipment needed, lovely  venue, small classes and great sense of achievement with your finished product.

Wonderfully patient, very helpful and very friendly Tutor and the Studio has everything that anyone would need to make silver jewellery.  I have been on almost all of the Workshops and I can highly recommend them.  If you have never made silver jewellery before, then this is the place to go to take your first step to try it out.    If you do, I am sure that you will go back to try another Workshop.

We had a fantastic time making our spinner rings. I was amazed that I could make something so professional-looking on my first attempt! I love it and it’s so much more satisfying wearing something you’ve made yourself.

Perfect sized classes in a lovely setting with an excellent teacher.

Great workshop space and relaxed atmosphere. Amazing tools and possibilities! Knowledgeable, welcoming and creative tutor showed us the steps in straight forward chunks - the result is a beautiful, unique and personal ring! Loved it can't wait to do more workshops there.

Spinner Rings

Karen Verey

I had such a great time at Spinner Rings learning a new skill and making the most beautiful ring. Arden's studio is really well equipped and is a good size too - she's always on hand to offer her help and expertise. I highly recommend it!!

Elise Aston

Such a wonderful day out. My boyfriend and I both absolutely loved  it. Great teacher and lovely location. We couldn't believe how much we learnt in such a short time! Both our rings are so unique and perfect for our own style. Cannot stop talking about it to all my friends!

Dianne Marcos

I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. The venue is lovely and calming when you get there. Arden was really welcoming and very clear in explaining everything that we need to know when making the spinner rings. I liked that we got to choose the different design combinations for the outside ring and inner rings. There was plenty of hot drinks to keep us going while we hammer away at the rings. The class didn't feel rushed and we had enough time to complete our designs. The rings were beautiful and gave me such a feeling of accomplishment. Thanks very much to Arden for a great workshop. 

Helena Furness

Loved this workshop! Very professional setup but in a home environment.
Friendly patient tutor who helped us create beautiful individual spinner rings.
Would definitely recommend booking and I might go again another day!

Eimante Rukaite

kim Green

Great tutor support and really positive and fun experience. Highly recommend. 

Nikki Liborius

We had a fabulous time learning to make our fidget rings. I am so pleased with the result. The class size was small, the studio fantastically laid out, the teaching phenomenal, thank you so much Arden, I think I will need to plan another session sometime. 

Learn to create a perfect replica of a real leaf in delicate solid silver to make earrings, pendants and charms.  As unique as nature is, each piece will be completely unique to you. 

Choose a leaf from a selection provided or bring a few along with you.  If bringing your own leaves, please bring a variety as some leaves may not be suitable.   It is ideal to look for leaves that have veins and detail on the back for example Oak, Beech, Strawberry, Maple etc.  Unsuitable leaves are ones with a smooth, waxy or furry surface for example Ivy, Holly, Tomato.  All leaves must be alive and not dried.

The best part is that, after the workshop, you can easily replicate this workshop at home to make beautiful gifts.   

Skills taught :: Working with PMC Silver Clay, firing silver clay, burnishing, finishing techniques

** All tools are provided except for the silver.  The silver required to make your jewellery can be bought on the day, payment by cash or card. Material cost is based on weight of your finished pieces.  You are able to make as many leaves as time allows.  As a rough guide approximately £3 of silver is required for a small leaf to £10 for a large leaf.

Unusual class in well equipped, calm surroundings. Classes kept small so everyone gets attention and help. What you make is unique and beautiful.

A really lovely, friendly class in a really wonderful home studio. I would highly recommend this class

A lovely way to spend a Saturday morning! Arden welcomed us warmly into her beautiful studio and was a knowledgeable and helpful teacher, happy to answer the many questions we had. The processes involved to make our silver leaves were simple but the end result was impressive and unique!

It was a really well spent morning, creating beautiful and delicate pendants with Arden's help.

Learn How To Make Silver Leaves

Amazing day love it
Learned so much can't wait to try it at home 

My mum and I had a lovely relaxed afternoon learning to make silver leaves in Arden's home studio. It was easy to do and we were absolutely thrilled with the results. I'd highly recommend the class. 

Helen Baylis

Really enjoyed this course at Creative Escape. Lovely studio, relaxed atmosphere and Arden is an excellent teacher. The small class size means she has plenty of time to help everyone and I’ve produced some amazing jewellery under her tuition. This course gave me ample time to make a present for a friend too. It was my second course at this studio and certainly won’t be my last. Highly recommended. 

Karen C

I really enjoyed this workshop in this beautiful home studio. Everything was very well explained and there was plenty of time for me to make 4 silver leaves (2 small oak leaves, and 2 maple leaves) without feeling rushed. They turned out beautifully and will make some special gifts for my 2 girls (if, indeed, I decide to part with them!). A relaxing and wonderful experience, and I'm already planning to come back for a different workshop (or indeed more silver leaf making) soon!

Angela Fraser

Absolutely loved this class. Very relaxing and therapeutic painting the leaves then the magic happens in the kiln and you have beautiful silver leaves. The detail is amazing.

Izabella, Rebekah & Belle

We all really enjoyed our silver leaves experience. My daughter now has the silver jewellery making bug for sure. I’m sure we will come again for another class- Arden was a friendly and helpful tutor 😊

Carolyn Raybould

What a wonderful experience and in such a lovely studio. I have worked with Silver clay before, but not like this. It was good fun Thanks for a great class Arden

Botanicals and nature have always played an inspiration role for jewelers. In this workshop we are going to be transforming nature into jewellery.

This workshop provides you the opportunity to personally handcraft your own set of sterling silver rings! Over the course of the day you will have the opportunity to experiment with adding different surface finishes and textures to your rings, as well as choosing from a variety of beautiful round rose cut and cabochon gemstones to bezel set. During the workshop you will be handcrafting a set of 3 stacking rings with 1 gemstone setting, fabricating your own bezel cup to fit your chosen gemstone and lastly learning to bezel set and finish your rings. 

Walk away adorning your own stunning silver gemstone set stacking rings. 

Skills taught :: ring sizing & shaping, soldering, fabricating a bezel setting, how to set your chosen stone, filing and finishing

Such a fantastic experience with my sister and nieces for their 18th birthday.
Such fun, laughter, learning and sharing with the most beautiful long lasting memory of the day. Stacking rings we all wear everyday. 
Highly recommended a workshop for yourself or an extra special gift for someone you love.

This workshop was awesome! Arden was clear and concise a perfect teacher, giving us the right amount of information and letting us loose to go for it. I would thoroughly recommend this workshop.

The class was absolutely fantastic! Arden really knows her stuff and she only has 5 people attending the workshop at a time, so she is able to really follow your process and help you out. I learned a lot and she even helped me fix a broken ring of my own! I would recommend this class to anyone and I will definitely go back to some of her other workshops!

What an amazing workshop! It was superbly organised, with really clear and helpful instruction. The finished rings looked wonderful, thank you Arden!

Stacking Rings & Gemstone Setting

Claire McCall

Fantastic! Arden was an excellent teacher, giving enough instruction at each stage for everyone to go at their own pace without overwhelming us with too much information. Unlike some other one-day courses, which can feel rushed, the day was really well paced meaning that we all left with a set of rings we were pleased with and had fun in the process. The small class size also made sure that we got plenty of one on one instruction. 

Aimee Vogelsang

Stacking Rings & Gemstones Setting was a brilliant class - being a small group, we all got individual assistance when needed and could spend our time crafting something truly unique and tailored to individual taste. Highly recommend!

I had a lovely day, the class was really hands on with lots of demos and support from a very friendly teacher.

Uli Kress

A fantastic day creating my own stacking rings under friendly and expert tuition.

Learn to incorporate beautiful gemstones in your jewellery while making a set of stacking rings.

Sea Glass & Pottery has been naturally tumbled in the ebbs and flows of the sea waves before being wash upon the shoreline for a lucky beachcomber with a keen eye to collect these timeless treasures.

This workshop will have you combing through a beautiful selection of British sea glass to find your perfect match, learning to fabricate a bezel from silver, form and solder a ring to your size, and finishing off the session by learning to bezel set your sea glass. Just as every piece of sea glass is unique, each ring made will be one of a kind! 

This workshop is suitable for all beginners and is a stepping stone of foundation skills and techniques. 

Skills taught :: Piercing straight and curved edges, forming bezel wire, making a silver ring, soldering, measuring, filing, sanding, and polishing. 

Sea Glass Statement Ring

Kuljit Jandoo

The workshop was great and I came away with a gorgeous ring. Arden is a great teacher and is so patient which ensures you  leave with a piece of jewellery you are so proud of. I’m looking forward to doing more workshops. 

Karen Cork

I can't thank Arden enough for the class. I had never done silver work before, but she explained everything perfectly. Now I have a beautiful ring, which i made myself!
I have already signed up for another class.

Alexandra Ganga

Wonderful workshop. Highly recommended! Great tutors, you can learn in details how to make a ting. Really enjoyed it, thank you!

Work with the timeless treasures of sea glass to handcraft a truly stunning silver statement ring


Join us for an unforgettable experience learning the ancient craft of shaping molten metal while learning all about sand casting along the way. 

Whether it is a signet ring or a pendant, we have a fully curated range of masters for you to choose from to personally cast in silver. 

Over the course of the workshop, you will be taken through the full process of sand casting from start to finish. From prepping the sand, pouring your metal, refining your piece and the opportunity to explore the different finishes to suit your personal style.  

Leaving you walking away with your own casted pendant or ring that can be passed down through generations.

Skills taught :: Properties of various casting sands, basic sand casting techniques, moulding and master making, how to properly melt and pour metal, ring sizing, pre-finishing and finishing 

Inclusive of all tools, materials, and plenty cups of hot tea & coffee.

Sand Casting a Signet Ring

Katie Amer

Fantastic informative class with a very patient and skilled teacher Kevin. 
Learnt so much in the 4 hour class, a smaller intimate setting meant we all got the help needed to make our own signet ring! 
Cannot recommend enough, absolutely love what I created and will definitely be booking more with Creative Escape Studios!
The location is great to travel to and plenty of parking also which is very important for me when choosing classes to attend!

Learn the ancient craft of sand casting jewellery

Introduction to Sand Casting Jewellery 

The Beginner Silver Jewellery Weekend  is the perfect opportunity to get the basics of metalsmithing under your belt & have you fabricating jewellery and using tools with confidence. 

Over the weekend you will be working with metals to transform into jewellery all while learning various traditional jewellery making techniques and foundation skills.  The projects include silver rings, pendants, and earrings all with an opportunity to add your own creative flare to each piece!  

Skills taught :: Soldering, annealing, piercing (sawing) metal, forming metal, adding texture to metal, filing, finishing and polishing.

Class is suitable for complete beginners or improvers who want to hone their skills.

Fancy jumping right in and learning the basics of handcrafting your own silver jewellery in more than just a one off taster session?

Beginner Silver Jewellery Weekend

Learning to fabricate chains will launch your jewellery making skills to a new realm. An added bonus is it quite a fun and meditative process that will have your imagination run wild with the possibilities! 

The most exciting part of this workshop is the opportunity to learn to fuse with beautiful Argentium Silver to fabricate your chains.  If you have never worked with Argentium before it’s properties will surely amazing you.

Throughout the workshop we will explore different wire gauges in relation to your design choice, how to make individual and repetitive links, learning to fuse using Argentium Silver, different methods of texturing wire, and most importantly getting creative with different chain links that can be achieved to make one of a kind jewellery. 

By the end of the class you will have transformed Argentium Silver wire into a creative chain link bracelet, pendant or necklace. Due to the time restriction of the workshop, designs will be scaled to ensure you are able to achieve a finished piece by the end of the workshop.  For more ambitious chain designs booking a follow up Open Studio Session may be required. Chains will be finished to a brushed silver and ready to wear.  If you would like your chain to be high polished leave it behind for a night in the tumbler and it will be posted or ready to collect during the week.

Skills taught :: making jump rings and chain links, working with wire and different gauges,  fusing Argentium Silver, using pliers like a pro, filing, texturing, clasp design. 

Learning to fabricate chains will launch your jewellery making skills to a new realm. An added bonus is it quite a fun and meditative process that will have ...

Silver Chains

Who doesn’t love a beautiful silver bangle or rings!! These are also a fabulous introduction to the world of jewellery making. Whether its your first time working with metal or you’ve made jewellery in the past you can’t go wrong with silver rings & bangles! 

This is a creative workshop is ideal for a little ‘you’ time, to catch up with a friend, or to book privately as a group. 

Throughout the workshop you will be shown all the skills required to size and fabricate your own silver bangle or ring and depending on how you go possibly both! With countless options of wire shapes, surface finishes and textures to apply to your rings & bangles, you’ll certainly be leaving with your own, one of a kind, personally handcrafted accessories. From a chunky bangle to a set of stacking rings the design choice is yours! 

 This workshop is suitable for beginners and you can choose to either make rings or bangles. 

Skills taught :: sizing, sawing/piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, forming, texturing, filing sizing & finishing. 

Who doesn’t love a beautiful silver bangle or rings!! These are also a fabulous introduction to the world of jewellery making. Whether its your first time wo...

Silver Rings & Bangles 

If you love a little sparkle and want to add tube setting to your jewellery skill repertoire this is the perfect workshop!  

During this day workshop you will have the opportunity to personally handcraft a set of silver stacking rings, highlighted with a tube set gemstone.  Tube setting is an ideal beginners method of setting round faceted gemstones. 

The first part of the workshop you will walk through the process of making your own set of 3 stacking ring while exploring different surface finishes and textures that can be added to reflect your own personal style.  Followed by an introduction and hands-on practice of how to tube set a round faceted gemstone.  After getting a good grasp of the setting technique you will move on to incorporating a tube setting to 1 of your stacking rings. 

Skills taught :: Ring sizing & shaping, soldering, measuring and selecting gemstones, using pendant drill and setting burrs, seating faceted stones, burnishing, sawing, filing, sanding, finishing.

If you love a little sparkle and want to add tube setting to your jewellery skill repertoire this is the perfect workshop!  

During this day workshop you wi...

Tube Setting & Stacking Rings

This immersive experience goes beyond simply selecting a ring from a display - it allows you to infuse your love story and add a personal touch into the very symbols of your commitment.

This memorable experience begins with a complimentary 30min personalised Design Consultation including the style of rings, sizes, materials and finishes available to translate your story into bespoke wedding rings.

During your consultation you will have the opportunity to discuss available dates for your private Wedding Ring workshop and provide you with a feel of how you’re experience will be on the day.

During the workshop is where your handcrafted Wedding Rings become a reality.  Being expertly guided from start to finish, the hands-on experience will have you immersing yourself in the art of jewellery making.  Starting with personally melting your chosen materials into molten metal and pouring a perfect ingot, to rolling, shaping and refining your rings. All while exploring various finishes, textures, and styles to create a set of rings that truly reflect your personalities. 

Watch your wedding rings transpire before your eyes and finish with celebratory toast!   

Workshop Cost: £350/couple* ~ includes full private use of the studio tools and equipment, a light lunch & refreshments throughout the day 

*Additional material costs will be calculated during your consultation.  The cost of materials will vary depending on the metal, style and thickness you choose for your rings

Embark on a unique and intimate journey alongside your partner  and take the first steps to personally handcrafting your own Wedding Rings

Make Your Own Wedding Rings - Consultion

Handcrafted Personalised Christmas Decorations

Veronique Resd

Wonderful ‘Christmassy’ family session (ages from 21 to 85!) making keepsake decorations out of metal. Arden communicated her knowledge of working with metal (cutting, shaping and pressing) and provided support throughout with patience, interactivity and coffee (lots of). Also made a wonderful family  memory for all. 

Creative Escape is a fully equipped and dedicated jewellery workshop and studio, offering short courses in silver jewellery making. From the moment you walk into the studio you will be introduced to using the tools of the trade, learning new skills and techniques for the project at hand. The ethos of Creative Escape is all about providing a friendly, inspiring and creative space.

All the workshops offered are short and sweet - 3 hrs to a full day - with each workshop focusing on different aspects and skills for you to build upon and walking away adorning your own handcrafted jewellery by the end of each session. The majority of the workshops are beginner based and no experience is necessary. Each class is limited to a max of 5 people allowing plenty of opportunity for individual attention and a comfortable working space.

Creative Escape Studio

Creative Escape is a fully equipped and dedicated jewellery making studio and workshop offering hands on and practical short workshops. 

Ready to get creative and learn a new skill?

Work with metal, play with fire and try your hand at the rewarding craft of transforming silver into wearable art. 

Workshops are suitable for beginners. 

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Creative Escape is a fully equipped and dedicated jewellery workshop and studio, offering short courses in silver jewellery making.  The perfect opportunity to try your hand at the rewarding craft of transforming metal into wearable art.  The ethos of Creative Escape is all about providing a friendly, inspiring and creative space.

All the workshops offered are short and sweet - 3 hrs to a full day - with each workshop focusing on different aspects and skills for you to build upon.  Everything is hands on.  From the moment you walk into the studio you will be introduced to using the tools of the trade, learning new skills and techniques for the project at hand, and personally fabricating your own jewellery.     

The majority of the workshops are beginner based and no experience is necessary.   The workshops can be taken in any order and run throughout the year.  Each class is limited to a max of 4 people allowing plenty of opportunity for individual attention and a comfortable working space. 

Looking forward to seeing you in the studio!

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