Learn Jewelry Making in The Hague ಄ Poelie
From the First Introduction to Advanced Techniques
Silversmithing is something you learn step by step. At Poelie's atelier in the center of The Hague, you start with an accessible workshop and grow into courses where you keep learning new techniques and skills. Thanks to over 25 years of experience as a teacher and more than 30 years of experience as a silversmith, Poelie guides both beginners and advanced students. Many participants take multiple courses, building on what they've already learned and developing further at their own pace.
Step 1: A workshop, to get a taste
The most accessible way to get started with jewelry making. Choose from a variety of workshops — from making a set of silver stacking rings to creating your own wedding rings.
Design and create your own piece of jewelry in a single day with personalized guidance from Poelie.
No experience is necessary; it's a fun and accessible way to find out if this field is right for you.
Step 2: The Basic Jewelry Making Course
Would you like to learn more about the craft after attending a workshop? If so, you can choose between a basic course consisting of 6 lessons or an in-depth course consisting of 12 lessons.
In both courses, you'll learn the most important basic techniques of jewelry making step by step, such as sawing, filing, soldering, polishing, and setting gemstones.
During the classes, you'll work on several pieces of jewelry, which allows you to apply the techniques directly in practice and gain more and more confidence in the craft.
Whether you choose the basic course or the more extensive course, you'll build a solid technical foundation that will allow you to continue working independently and bring your own designs to life.
View the basic silversmithing course · View the extensive silversmithing course
Step 3: Build on Your Experience
What sets Poelie apart: students often don’t stop after just one course. Some participants take the 12-week course several times in a row, continuously building on what they’ve already mastered. Instead of starting from scratch each time, they choose new techniques, designs, and materials to explore in greater depth. This way, their skills grow with each course, at their own pace and at their own level.
Step 4: Specialize
For those who want to delve deeper into the subject, Poelie regularly offers specialized courses in jewelry making.
Each specialization focuses on a specific technique or method, allowing you to further develop and refine your skills.
With personalized guidance, you'll work on new techniques step by step and gain more and more experience.
The selection changes regularly, so there's always something new to discover.
From Workshop to Craft
The benefits this learning path can offer in practice are evident from the experience of Melina, who took a private workshop with Poelie:
“Ik ben nog steeds blij dat ik een privé workshop heb gedaan bij jou en inmiddels al een aantal jaar als edelsmid werk.” — Melina B. uit Den Haag (bron: Facebook)
A great example of how a first encounter can develop into a craft — which is exactly what this learning path is all about.
Where do you want to start?
Whether you want to pick up a saw for the first time, build on what you learned in a previous course, or specialize in a specific technique, Poelie in The Hague has the next step that’s right for you:
Choose a workshop · Take the silversmithing course · View the specialisations · Or contact Poelie for personal advice.