Private Studio Masterclasses
Spend a focused day at our Hernhill workbench. Polly hosts private masterclasses for up to 4 guests to guarantee dedicated one-on-one bench tuition. Choose between booking out the entire bench for a Private Group masterclass or the romantic Wedding Band couple experience.
Looking to Book? Masterclasses fill instantly.
Our single monthly Saturday slots book up immediately upon release. The most reliable way to secure a bench space is via a tactile Masterclass Gift Voucher. Voucher holders receive 7 days exclusive priority notice to book newly released dates before they open to the general waitlist, guaranteeing their session.
1. Select a Scheduled Saturday
From £850 — £1,400Masterclass Schedule
Tour the workbench, review designs, and practice sawing on copper blocks.
Anneal metal, roll wire, form shapes, and perform silver solder joins.
Enjoy organic locally sourced Kent food and safety-first herbal refreshments.
File edges, texture surfaces, and apply final mirror-polish or matte finishes.
Materials & Expectations
What is Included
Your booking fee covers dedicated private tuition from Polly Griffiths, full use of all studio bench tools, torches, safety equipment, practice copper sheet, and a catered organic studio lunch.
Precious Metals & Extras
The cost of precious metals (sterling silver wire/sheet, gold, white gold, or platinum) and optional gemstones is weighed and billed at the end of the workshop. Advanced off-site finishes (hallmark registration, engraving, or gold vermeil plating) are available upon request.
Deliverables by Masterclass
Wedding Band Experience (2 Guests)
You will each design, solder, and forge your partner's wedding ring in your metal of choice.
Private Group Masterclass (4 Guests)
Learn metalwork basics and forge a custom sterling silver pendant, drop earrings, or a textured stacking cuff to take home.
Booking & Payment Terms
To secure your date, a 50% non-refundable booking deposit is required. The remaining 50% balance and material fees are settled at the end of your session. Bookings can be rescheduled up to 30 days prior. A full preparatory guide, metal questionnaire, and invoice will be sent via email.
2. Join Early Bird List
Release Status: Fully Booked
Only 1 Seat Available
This is the final open bench slot for the current release. Reserve immediately.
How Gifting & Booking Works
To guarantee absolute attention and private instruction at the workbench, we host only one guest residency or couple session per Saturday. Because spaces are limited, we do not accept direct calendar bookings online. Instead, all workshop slots are allocated through our invitation vouchers.
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Acquire an Experience Voucher
Select either our Private Silversmithing Masterclass or the romantic Wedding Band Couple Experience. Secure checkout is fully encrypted.
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Unbox the Invitation Pack
We prepare and post our signature Deluxe Gift Voucher pack—letterpressed on heavy deckled-edge paper, enclosed in a hand-sewn flax linen pouch with Kentish wildflower seeds.
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Coordinate Your Bench Saturday
Voucher holders receive priority notice of scheduled weekend openings and can reach out to the studio benches directly to book their date at their convenience.
Private Silversmithing Masterclass
Spend a private, focused Saturday at the bench. Melt, hammer, solder, and forge custom rings, bangles, or pendants under direct metalsmithing guidance.
The Wedding Band Couple Experience
A romantic, private Saturday day workshop for two. Guide each other to melt, roll, shape, and solder your actual white gold, gold, or silver wedding bands. Completed with a Champagne toast and professional photo journal.
The Bride & Groom Jewellery Experience
Celebrate your love with something truly unforgettable — create your own wedding rings together in a private silversmithing experience.
This exclusive package is designed just for the two of you. Over the course of a day, you’ll work side by side to design, shape, and craft rings that hold your story. Every mark, every polish, every detail will be made by your own hands — a memory you’ll carry for a lifetime.
What's included:
- A private workshop experience for just the two of you
- Personal tuition and guidance from jeweller Polly Griffiths
- Choice of precious metals (gold, white gold, argentium, silver)
- Option to include gemstones or diamonds
- A celebratory glass of fizz to mark your finished creations
Because every couple’s needs are unique — from ring sizes to metal choices — this experience is priced individually. Metal and gemstone prices can vary, so we’ll guide you through the options to match your vision and budget.
Forging our own wedding rings at Polly’s bench was the highlight of our wedding preparations. Polly guided us through every step, and holding the finished white gold bands that we made for each other was an emotional moment we will cherish forever.
— Rob & Beth, June 2026
Made at the Bench
Every piece below was designed, textured, soldered, and polished by past guests with zero prior silversmithing experience.
Sea Glass Drop Earrings
Fine Sterling Silver & Kentish Sea Glass
Forged Acorn Pendant
Cast Silver & Textured Soldered Cap
Spindle Cuff Bangle
Forged Argentium Silver with Hammered Detail
Textured Signet Ring
Planished Sterling Silver & Rose Intaglio
Men's Hammered Band
Oxidised Sterling Silver Stacking Ring
Shark's Tooth Pendant
Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Fossil Tooth
Delicate Stacking Bands
Trio of Planished & Twisted Silver Wires
Gold Wedding Bands
Custom 9ct Yellow Gold Partner Bands
“Prefer to have us forge it for you?”
If you would rather have Polly hand-craft your dream jewellery through our custom remodelling or bespoke commissions channel, we would be delighted to connect.
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