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The Gardener's Goldsmithing Experience

Make Your Own Watering Can Pendant

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An Invitation to Craft

A Day of Focus and Finished Silver

Step into the world of traditional goldsmithing and create a highly detailed, miniature sterling silver watering can pendant in just one day. This is an intensive, one-on-one or two-person workshop where you will use your hands to transform silver into a cherished, functional piece of art. You will leave with a completed silver piece ready to wear.

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- Bookings open for Spring 2026 -

This workshop is designed to offer personalised, focused tuition in an intimate setting.

The PersonalWorkshop Experience

Format :

This is a private or semi-private masterclass for 1 to 2 people maximum, ensuring personalized attention and one-on-one guidance from Ellie.

The Outcome:

You will leave the studio at the end of the day with your completed sterling silver watering can pendant or ornament ready to take home.

Duration :

A focused full day, typically 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (6 hours of tuition).

Who Is This For?

Perfect for complete beginners, those looking for a high-value experience, or friends/couples wanting a unique creative day out.

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Design & Skill

Your Unique Watering Can

You are the co-creator of your piece, guided through key design decisions.

Creative License: While the core shape is derived from Ellie's 'Big Tools' collection, you have creative license over the final look, ensuring a one-of-a-kind piece: Select from three sizes for the body cylinder.Construct your own style of handle using varying wire gauges. Customise the spout length, handle shape, and rose size.

Customisation Options

Ornamental or Wearable

The finished watering can be an ornamental piece or a wearable pendant. You can also add two signature embellishments.

Customisation Options

Signature Slider

Have your watering can suspended from one of my signature slider chains. The chain is an adjustable 32" length of spiga chain. (Additional charge of £30).

Customisation Options

Precious Bugs

You can have a 9ct gold bug from my 'Precious Bugs' collection soldered directly onto the handle for an extra touch of luxury. (Additional charge: £50).

Ellen Lou Gardening Jewellery Waterfall Watering Can Necklace

Ellen Lou Gardening Jewellery Slider Adjuster Necklace

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Design & Skill

You Will Master:

This is an introduction to traditional silversmithing and goldsmithing techniques:

Forming & Shaping:

Bending wire for the handles and body.

Filing & Buffing:

Precision filing to create the perfect shape and smooth finish.

Soldering & Welding:

Using traditional pallion and stick-feeding soldering techniques, plus PUK welding to secure components.

Detail Work:

Disc cutting for the rose and precision drilling for the spout and rose holes.

Workshop Details

Price

£260 per person

Includes : All materials (Sterling Silver), tools, and tuition. Hot drinks, homemade crusty bread sandwiches, and freshly baked cake.

Flexible Scheduling

This is not a scheduled class. We can work out a date to suit you—either enquire before booking or book your space and we will coordinate your preferred date later.