Jewellery & Silversmithing Tutor – Join Our Creative Team!

Company

Frensham Old Barn Workshop

Location

Near Farnham, Surrey

Salary

£25-£30 per hour (teaching) | £15-£20 per hour (prep/Admin), based on experience

Type

Self-Employed Contract

Published

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Jewellery & Silversmithing Tutor – Join Our Creative Team!

Frensham Old Barn Workshop

Near Farnham, Surrey

Frensham Old Barn Workshop is on the lookout for a talented, friendly, and passionate Jewellery & Silversmithing Tutor to join our teaching team! If you love making jewellery fun, engaging, and accessible, and would enjoy sharing your skills in a creative and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

You'll lead our popular Saturday workshops, with the flexibility to cover other sessions at times. You'll guide participants through introductory and intermediate-level jewellery-making projects, demonstrating techniques and ensuring they have a fun, hands-on, and rewarding experience.

Saturday Workshops: 2-3 Saturdays per month (with occasional flexibility to provide cover for other sessions)
Self-Employed Contract
£25-£30 per hour (teaching) | £15-£20 per hour (prep/Admin), based on experience
Typical hours: Morning session 11am-1:30pm, Afternoon session 3pm-5:30/6pm (with an additional 1 hour prep/pack-up time per session).
Hours are not guaranteed and depend on workshop bookings

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is truly passionate about their craft, someone who’s not only a skilled jeweller/silversmith but also a great host— who can inspire and engage groups, adapt easily, and bring creativity and energy to every session. You’ll need to confidently demonstrate techniques to classes, guide and support participants with their projects, and lead both small and larger groups with ease.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong all-round knowledge of silver and precious materials
Proficient in soldering, ring/bangle making, stone setting, and bench skills
Passion for teaching and inspiring (previous teaching experience is a plus!)
Confident demonstrating techniques to small and large groups
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and people skills - ability to think on your feet
Ability to represent our brand with professionalism and enthusiasm

Additional Skills & Attributes

Strong hosting & interpersonal skills
Attention to detail & skilled craftsmanship
Good time management & organisation
Ability to motivate & inspire students
Team player with self-motivation & initiative

Perks & Benefits

Discounts – 20% off Friday Open Bench Hire and our courses.
Flexibility – we understand that as a self employed creative, you may need time away for exhibitions or to peruse your own opportunities, and we will support flexible hours for this if needed and wherever possible. Equally we would require some flexibility in return and would be seeking someone who can accommodate some extra sessions/cover for other tutors on occasion.
Free Workshop Access – Use the workshop for your own projects on Saturdays when no bookings are scheduled (8am-8pm).

How to Apply

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV, covering letter, and portfolio (as one PDF) via the application form below.

Come share your passion, inspire others, and be part of something creative & rewarding

About Us

Nestled in the heart of the Surrey countryside, Frensham Old Barn Workshop is a welcoming and supportive space where jewellery-making enthusiasts of all levels can explore their creativity. We are passionate about introducing people to the craft in a way that is fun, inspiring, and engaging.

Our beautifully restored Grade II listed barn is part of a unique rural artisan destination, home to small creative businesses, local producers, and even a microbrewery. Located on a Regenerative Dairy Farm near Farnham, an area renowned for its thriving craft industry, our workshop provides the perfect setting to learn, create, and connect. We take pride in sharing our expertise through our popular classes, courses, workshops, and private parties, making jewellery making a truly special experience.

www.oldbarnworkshop.co.uk

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