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Providing the very best in inspirational jewellery, silversmithing and design tuition.

19/10/2026

A big thank you and welcome back to John Cook Hand Engraver for another excellent two day 'Introduction to hand push engraving' workshop.

Intensive? Yes!
What did students learn? So, so much including how to make your own graver (that fits your hand), setting and sharpening it; bright cutting; transferring designs; how to wiggle (everyone loved that!); and patience! - it takes lots of that and practice.

John will be back with us next year for Level 2. Plenty of time for everyone to practice before then! Dates to follow. Keep an eye on the School website and John's website for future course dates

12/09/2026

Pure Stones are here bringing all the sparkles! Still time to visit today (until 2.30-3pm).
Lots of gorgeous gems for you to look at

06/09/2026

Don't forget we have Pure Stones visiting us on Saturday 12th September for their annual visit. 10-2.30pm. This is a free event. All welcome (you don't have to be a student of the school to comevalong).

Images from our latest Introduction to Stonesetting course. This popular, one day course is running again on 20th September (All places taken). Get in touch if you'd like to go on the waitng list for futures dates)

21/07/2026

YSOJ workshop motos:

Tools don't make you a craftsman

Computer software doesn't make you a designer

Skills are earned over years not a couple of hours.

Photos:
1-6. Parts of our workshop
7-12. Adama Touray workshop, the Gambia. 2001.
Adama Touray was the Gambia's premier silversmith at the time of our visit and has made pieces for Queen Elizabeth II mother, the Queen Mother.

All images copyright of Dr. Nik Stanbury

14/06/2026

And the winner is.... Tabatha!!! Paw picked by the one and only Mr Stinky. Your prize, a gift voucher for spending at Kawa House,awaits you on Wednesday evening Tabs!

KAWA HOUSE

08/06/2026

A few photos from yesterdays' fully booked 'Introduction to 3D enamelling (vessels)'.
Students worked with leaded or unleaded/transparent or opaque vitreous enamels depending on their individual preferences.
Copper vessels spun by [email protected].
Enamels used - Milton Bridge & WG Ball.
Fabulous work and all were first attempts at working on a 3D form with vitreous enamels.

More enamelling workshops to follow later in the year (cooler months).
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29/05/2026

At home with Stinky's family

27/05/2026

Just a few pieces of student work from the first few months of 2026... Many, many more photos of student work to follow...
What a creative bunch they are!

Adele - neckpiece. Boulder opal, silver, leather cord, handmade silver fastener.

Emilie Rose - first ring! Silver, citrine & garnet gemstones.

Alex - our very own Heath Robinson! Experiments with 3D printing.

Rosanna - Handmade setting for a beautiful, emerald cut, yellow sapphire.

Ina - first ring! Silver, recycled 9ct gold, mossanite, patination.

19/05/2026

Two day introduction to engraving (hand pushed) with John Cook this weekend just gone. It was a real insight to both the trade and process of hand engraving. Everyone on the course thoroughly enjoyed themselves and most importantly succeeded (see the finished plate by one of the students).
The next introductory course with John at York School of Jewellery is in October 2026. All places now filled.

Address

35 Hospital Fields Road
York
YO104DZ

Website

http://www.yorkschoolofjewellery.co.uk/

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