Business Details
Bespoke Silver Jewellery & Workshops in Featherstone
Established in the Staffordshire countryside, LR Silver Jewellery specialises in crafting bespoke silver pieces that capture personal stories and memories. With expertise in silver clay techniques and traditional silversmithing, the business offers a unique blend of ready-made and custom-designed jewellery, including handprint, fingerprint, and ashes memorials. Workshops cater to all skill levels, from beginners' taster sessions to advanced Art Clay Silver diploma courses, conducted in a peaceful rural studio.The business also provides repair services for gold and silver items, watch battery replacements, and jewellery remodelling, ensuring every piece receives meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Services
Bespoke Jewellery Design
Silver Clay Workshops
Jewellery Repairs
Art Clay Silver Diploma Courses
Memory Jewellery Creation
Highlights and features
- We offer bespoke silver jewellery created from personal stories and memories.
- Our workshops cover beginner to advanced levels in silver clay techniques.
- We provide repairs and remodelling for gold and silver jewellery.
- Courses include Art Clay Silver Diploma accreditation opportunities.
- Set in a peaceful Staffordshire countryside studio with tea and biscuits included.
Services
Bespoke Jewellery Design
Create unique silver pieces tailored to personal stories or memories. Services include handprint, fingerprint, and ashes memorials, as well as engraved designs. Ideal for special occasions, each item is hallmarked for authenticity and crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
Silver Clay Workshops
Hands-on workshops teaching silver clay techniques, from beginners' taster sessions to advanced courses. Participants learn to texture, mould, and fire clay into finished 99.9% silver pieces. Courses include materials, equipment use, and refreshments in a rural studio setting.
Jewellery Repairs
Professional repair of gold and silver jewellery, including remodelling and resizing. Services start from 10, with quotes provided based on complexity. Repairs include polishing and cleaning to restore items to their original condition.
Art Clay Silver Diploma Courses
Accredited three-day courses covering Art Clay Silver Level 1 and 2 syllabi. Designed for those with prior experience, the courses include assessment and certification. Participants learn advanced techniques such as stone setting and hollow form creation in a fully equipped studio.
Memory Jewellery Creation
Transform cherished memories into wearable art through handprint, fingerprint, or ashes-encased designs. Available in necklaces, rings, and bracelets, each piece is crafted to preserve emotional significance. Resin and silver techniques ensure durability and aesthetic appeal.
People
Lori Ridgway
Owner & Jewellery Maker
Lori Ridgway is a skilled silversmith with a Higher Diploma in Art Clay Silver. She specialises in bespoke jewellery creation and teaching workshops, combining technical expertise with a passion for preserving personal stories through silver craftsmanship.
Questions
What types of jewellery can be custom-made?
We create necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and cufflinks incorporating handprints, fingerprints, ashes, or engraved text. All items are hallmarked in silver.
Do you offer workshops for beginners?
Yes, our Introduction to Silver Clay Workshop requires no experience and teaches texturing, moulding, and firing techniques to create two finished pieces.
Can you repair old jewellery?
We repair most gold and silver items, starting from £10. This includes polishing, resizing, and remodelling old pieces into new designs.
Are gift vouchers available for courses?
Yes, gift vouchers for workshops are available. They include a personalised presentation wallet and can be booked for any course listed.
Where are workshops held?
Courses run at The Granary Workshop in Featherstone and partner venues like Westhope College and Zantium Studios across the Midlands.
