SquarePeg Studios - Contemporary Jewellery Workshop

My family of four did a Ring For a Day workshop with Emily and Tanya. The studio was gorgeous, the educators were patient and meticulous and very professional. They went to great lengths to accommodate the vision of all of us for a “family” ring. We couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend anyone interested checks out Square Peg Studios. Well worth the money.

Square Peg Thursdays is the best day of my entire week. The studio is heaven on earth and my hours there are pure creative therapy and delight. I have studied silver smithing on-and-off for 30 years but it has been 19 years since my last committed stint. So, somewhere in me are long-forgotten skills and distant foggy memories of how various techniques and tools work. Mel has coaxed and guided as I’ve fumbled back from the forgotten past. This week I finished a UFP (an unfinished project) that has been knocking around for 19 years - so very satisfying! In the two terms I’ve been at SP I’ve also had the chance to try fabulous new techniques - sand casting and tube setting. Mel is a wonderful tutor with immeasurable experience, skill and knowledge, I don’t believe there would be a thing she couldn’t problem solve or tackle. Fellow-students are all so delightful, encouraging and generous with their own knowledge, it is the best. I love Square Peg so much and wouldn’t swap the 5 hours commute it requires each time for any other Thursday anywhere.
Thankyou Mel and everyone at Square Peg.

Liz was an amazing tutor and welcomed any questions about ring making. The lesson is well paced and makes you want to learn more!

Danielle was so patient and kind - I learnt a lot more than I thought I could in that space of time - thanks!

The jewellery course was a huge disappointment. Not enough equipment for the amount of students, people were late and then, they would get one on one time. The course was slow due to that. I would not recommend this if your looking at seriously doing jewellery making. I only ended up doing two classes.

Really enjoyed the 4 day summer school Beginner workshop; it was hands on from the get-go; and we covered so much more than I thought we would. I thought I'd just be making a ring and maybe something else; instead I managed to make a ring, 2 pairs of ear-rings and 2 pendants, and I was one of the slowest in the class. Seriously, what some of the students turned out was amazing both artistically and in quantity. Dani (Danielle Lo) was a wonderful and patient tutor (and I am a very demanding, always asking questions student!) and she is also an accomplished contemporary jeweller/silversmith with the most beautiful designs. I will be following up with a Day course later in January and term course in Feb. I would recommend this course to anyone. Even if you think you aren't creative, you will be amazed by what you can achieve:)

I've just attended the 4 days jeweller's summer school for beginners with Danielle. It's unbelievable how much you can learn and achieve for just 4 days! I've learnt and tried many processes and techniques. Danielle is highly professional and supportive teacher. You will feel like a superstar regardless of your talent and how quickly you learn things. She creates a very comfortable environment for all students. I love the studio! So many shiny tools to try. It's nice to have a break on the kitchen with tea, coffee and Love everything about this place! Definitely coming back soon.

I have done several courses at Square Peg and with every course I have learnt so much and had such an enjoyable experience.
The space has been carefully considered and is well layed out and cared for and has all the equipment needed for the work.
The classes are small and during Covid, the studio has been strict with social distancing measures whilst still maintaining a sense of class collegiality and practical demonstrations.
The teacher is always there to help and guide you as your skills grow and it is a fun, supportive learning environment.
If you are looking for a skills based, practical course learning Metalcraft, then definitely give Square Peg a go. Highly recommend.

An amazing open plan studio with friendly, kind and knowledgable teachers. I have thoroughly enjoyed the workshops I have attended at square peg.thank you for creating this beautiful space!

I started at Square Peg in the beginners class and have been a student at Square Peg for a couple of years, I even did a zoom class during the COVID lockdown. I've found all courses thoroughly enjoyable and have created some wonderful pieces of jewellery and had a lot of fun doing so. I have just completed Emily's 7 week Tuesday night class and completed some beautiful work. I found Emily to be very patient with a limitless bank of knowledge and skill that she is only too happy to share with all her students. 5/5

I booked a one day ring making course for my daughter and I. We had a wonderful time and came away with two gorgeous unique rings. Our tutor Danielle was amazing - very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. We will be back again.

Square peg is a creative hub for learning, creativity, and fine tuning your skills in contemporary jewellery making. The courses are short yet very fulfilling, and the teachers patiently guide through each process from start to finish.

Just finished the 4 day summer school beginners course. What an awesome experience. I had zero experience, with this the guidance of our wonderful tutor Emily, I managed to make two rings and a hobby for life. I can’t believe how much I learnt!

Beyond amazing place. The artists who teach the classes are so lovely. I never felty afraid to ask anything as they were so warm and receptive!

SquarePeg Studios is an exciting and inviting hub for all things Contemporary Jewellery - love this space!