Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the FAQ section for Stephen Barnett Jewellery Tuition, based in Farnham, Surrey, UK. I provide bespoke one-to-one jewellery making classes designed to suit your individual goals, skill level, and creative interests.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the foundations of jewellery making or a professional jeweller wanting to refine specialist techniques, my private jewellery tuition covers everything from stone setting, mount making, and wax carving, to CAD jewellery design using Rhino and MatrixGold.
Each class is tailored to your pace and project, helping you build confidence, master professional techniques, and create beautifully finished jewellery with expert guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Booking a jewellery making class with Stephen Barnett Jewellers is simple. Explore the available techniques, complete the contact form with your requirements, and receive a personalised plan for your one-to-one jewellery tuition in Farnham.
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Students can learn a wide range of professional jewellery making skills, including stone setting, wax carving, CAD design for jewellery, and traditional goldsmithing techniques, all tailored to individual goals.
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With one-to-one jewellery tuition in Farnham, students benefit from focused, hands-on teaching, allowing for faster progress and real skill development compared to group classes or online tutorials.
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Most sessions are delivered as one-to-one jewellery tuition to ensure maximum support. Small two-person sessions can also be arranged if requested.
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Once your bespoke jewellery training plan is confirmed, you’ll receive an invoice. A 50% deposit secures your booking, with the remaining balance due before your session begins.
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Stephen’s handmade jewellery tools are unlike anything else available in the UK. Each piece is individually crafted in his Farnham workshop, combining traditional craftsmanship with practical experience gained from over 30 years at the bench.
What sets these tools apart is not just how they’re made, but why they’re made. Every tool — including his signature copper tools — is designed and refined through real, daily use by a master goldsmith. This means they are shaped for precision, balance, and performance in a way mass-produced tools simply aren’t.
The addition of carefully crafted wooden handles offers a level of comfort and control that’s rarely found in standard jewellery tools. They sit naturally in the hand, reduce fatigue during detailed work, and give jewellers a more tactile connection to their craft.
Because these tools are handmade in small batches, they are not widely available — and currently, there is nothing comparable being produced or sold in the UK. Each one reflects Stephen’s personal approach to jewellery making: thoughtful, precise, and built to last.
How do I arrange a session with you?
Booking a session is simple. All classes are fully bespoke and designed around your goals — whether you're interested in stone setting, mount making, training in CAD for jewellery design, or wax carving for jewellery manufacture.
1. Explore our jewellery making classes to see the techniques offered. Each subject includes a suggested time allocation to help you plan your day.
2. Click on any image to access the Contact Form.
3. Fill in your personalised learning requirements and submit the form.
4. I’ll follow up personally via email or phone to create a detailed personalised plan for your session.
If you’d prefer to work on a specific jewellery project — such as designing a custom ring in CAD or carving a wax model to your own design — I also offer project-based jewellery tuition in all areas. Just use the Contact Form and I’ll be in touch to discuss your idea
Do I need to have previous jewellery making experience?
Not at all. I teach students of all levels — from complete beginners to experienced jewellers looking to refine advanced techniques. With over 15 years of experience as a jewellery tutor with 30 years of goldsmithing experience, I can adapt each session to suit your skill level and needs.
Even complex techniques like grain setting, CAD modelling and rendering, or advanced mount making can be broken down into achievable steps. My goal is to make every student feel confident and capable, no matter their starting point.
How much progress can I expect to make?
Because I offer one-to-one jewellery tuition, you’ll receive my full attention throughout the day. This focused approach allows students to progress significantly faster than in group classes or online tutorials.
Whether you're attending a stone setting workshop in Farnham or taking a CAD jewellery design course online, you’ll leave with tangible skills and improved confidence. Want to hear from others? Check out our student testimonials — their feedback speaks volumes about the quality of the experience
How many people do you teach at once?
I specialise in one-to-one jewellery tuition, but I can also accommodate one-to-two sessions if requested. This ensures each student receives maximum guidance and hands-on support — whether you're learning stone setting, wax carving, or CAD jewellery design training in my Farnham workshop or online.
How do I pay you?
Once we’ve agreed on your session plan, I’ll send an invoice via email. A 50% deposit is required to secure your date, payable by bank transfer. About a week before your class, I’ll send a second statement with handouts, directions, and a checklist of what to bring. The remaining balance is due anytime before your first day of tuition.
To get started, just fill out the Contact Form and I’ll be in touch to finalise your bespoke jewellery tuition.
