Pewter jewellery workshop using cuttlefish casting technique

Pewter jewellery workshop using cuttlefish casting technique

Join Ella on a three hour pewter jewellery making workshop. Experience traditional cuttlefish casting to create your own designs.

By Ella McIntosh

Date and time

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:00 - 17:00 GMT+1

Location

Manchester Craft and Design Centre

17 Oak Street Manchester M4 5JD United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Discover the magic of pewter cuttlefish casting - an age old jewellery making technique.

Through the workshop Ella will guide you through the process of carving your design from the unusual natural material of cuttlefish before we pour the molten metal to reveal your unique jewellery design.

We will then finish your cast using traditional jewellery tools and techniques before polishing so you can proudly take your final piece home. A fascinating technique with beautiful results.

Suitable for beginners or those with previous silver or jewellery experience.

FAQs

What should I bring to the event?

All materials are provided including tea, coffee and biscuits as well as aprons and design inspiration however if you have any doodles or pictures of ideas you'd like to make please do bring them along.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Drop Ella a line at ella@ellamcintosh.co.uk and she'll get back to you.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Nope. Just the name the booking was made with and we'll tick you off our list.

What's the refund policy?

If you find you can no longer attend the workshop please inform Ella at ella@ellamcintosh.co.uk at your earliest convenience.

A full refund (minus eventbrite fee) will be given up to 30 days before the workshop date. After 30 days prior Ella will try to fill your space using her reserve list, social media or you can transfer the ticket to somebody of your choice. If a new attendee can be found a full refund (minus eventbrite fee) will be given, unfortunately if your place cannot be filled we will be unable to issue a refund.

Where is Studio 10?

The class will be held in Ellas dedicated workshop space new to her studio at Manchester Craft and Design Centre, a short walk from Piccadilly and Victoria train station. Studio 10 is the first studio on the righthand side as you enter the bulding through the frontdoor. We look forward to welcoming you.

Is the workspace wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately, due to the building restrictions, studio 10 is not wheelchair accessible.

Organised by

A full time pewtersmith for seven years working from studio 10 at Manchester Craft and Design Centre, Ella crafts contemporary pewter for your home and table. 

She offers a variety of pewtersmithing workshops to create your own unique handmade design to proudly take home. Ella will guide you through whilst conveying her passion for pewtersmithing.

 

 

£65