FROM DESIGN TO JEWELLERY

6 lessons · €600 excl. precious materials
Tuesday 27 October – 1 December 2026
Every Tuesday, 18:00–21:00
Tutor: Lisette Keyser
Schiehavenhallen, Rotterdam
for all levels

From your own idea to your own piece of jewellery

Would you like to learn the basics of jewellery making and create a beautiful piece of jewellery yourself? In this new course at Studio KEYSER, you will work from your own idea and design towards a finished, wearable piece of jewellery over six sessions.

And because the course finishes in early December, you’ll have something special ready for the festive season to wear yourself or give as a gift.

You don’t need any previous experience, or even a clear idea of what you want to make. We start with your interests and ideas and explore together which shapes, materials and techniques suit your design.

You might work with sheet metal and wire, learn to forge and hammer, use the Dremel, set a stone or experiment with cast in place. Maybe you want to cast something, work with an unusual material or simply explore the basics of the craft. The technique follows the design.

The lessons are practical and personal: no long lectures from the sidelines, but hands-on work at the bench. You will work with your hands, experiment, make mistakes, and learn along the way when and why to use different techniques.

The course takes place in the studio at Schiehavenhallen, a former industrial site on the Maas where various makers and artists have their studios. At the centre of the workshop is a large workbench where we work alongside each other, share tools, knowledge and ideas.

The group is small, allowing plenty of room for personal guidance. Whether you are looking for a new creative hobby, have been curious about jewellery making for a while, or want to explore the craft more seriously, you are very welcome.

The goal is simple: by the end of the six lessons, you will have gained new skills and experience and above all have a piece of jewellery that you designed and made yourself.

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Dates
- Tuesday 27 October 2026 — Lesson 1
- Tuesday 3 November 2026 — Lesson 2
- Tuesday 10 November 2026 — Lesson 3
- Tuesday 17 November 2026 — Lesson 4
- Tuesday 24 November 2026 — Lesson 5
- Tuesday 1 December 2026 — Lesson 6
Every Tuesday · 18:00–21:00 · Schiehavenhallen, Rotterdam
tools tools tools
available at atelier
- Workbench / worktable
- Small hand tools
- Saw frames
- Ring mandrel + stretcher
- Rolling mill
- Polishing machine
- Pickle bath & vitriol
- Wax tools ( all of them )
- Casting stuff
- Kiln ( up to 1100 C ) for annealing and small ceramics
- Microscoop
- Setting tools
- Electric drill
- Oldschool gravograph
- draw bench
- anvil
Not included

Silver, gold and other precious metals are not included in the course fee and can be purchased through the studio. We will make sure you got what you need. extra purchases will be payed at the end off every class to avoid open tabs.
Reservations & Cancellations

Your place is confirmed once full payment has been received. There are max 10 places available, allocated on a first-paid, first-served basis.
Missed a lesson? Unfortunately, lessons cannot be made up and no refunds or discounts are given for missed sessions.
Accessibility

The studio is located in the harbor area, in an industrial building on the second floor. Unfortunately, there is no elevator in the building.

The workshop is located in the Schiehavenhallen in Rotterdam, with paid parking available nearby. It is easily accessible by metro and public transport, and for the more adventurous: you can even arrive by water taxi.
Safety
The workshop is set up for safe independent work.
- General ventilation in the space is adequate
- High ceilings support soldering and heat work
- An air cleaner is available for tin soldering or other fuming tasks
- Gloves, safety goggles, and masks are available for use
- A fire extinguisher, fire blanket, and a fire-resistant work surface are present in the studio
By using the workshop facilities, you acknowledge that working with tools, machinery, and heat involves inherent risks.
KEYSER cannot be held liable for injuries, accidents, or damage resulting from the use of the workspace and equipment.

Damage to studio equipment due to improper use may be charged.
General

With your participation, you’ll have access to a personal locker at the studio, where you can leave your belongings if you wish.
Participants are responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
No visitors or guests without a reservation.
Work with care and craftsmanship: respect each other’s space, belongings, and creative work.
Keep Making

The six lessons are not meant to be the end, but a starting point. Once you’ve learned the basics and developed your own way of working, you can continue independently at KEYSER.
On Wednesdays, Open Studio days offer the opportunity to rent a workbench and continue working on your own projects in the workshop. No lessons, but a shared workspace where you can keep practising, develop your work and meet other makers.
wax

Wax is often used to create jewellery before it is cast. You are welcome to experiment with wax during the course, but keep in mind that the lost-wax process takes longer: once your wax model is finished, it still needs to be cast, which can take several weeks.
Want to focus specifically on wax and experience the complete lost-wax process? The Lost Wax Workshop may be a better fit. This workshop is dedicated entirely to this technique.