Jewelry-making workshops in The Hague
Discover the art of jewelry making in Poelie Jansen’s studio
Have you always wanted to make your own jewelry? During a jewelry-making workshop in The Hague, you’ll create your own unique piece of silver jewelry with goldsmith Poelie Jansen — from the initial design to the finished product.
You’ll learn authentic jewelry-making techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering, and polishing. No experience is necessary: the workshops are suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters. With personalized guidance, you’ll go home with a piece of silver jewelry you made yourself.
Jewelry Making in The Hague: Choose Your Workshop
Make Your Own Diabolo Ring
Saturday or Sunday (12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.)
€125 per person
In this jewelry-making workshop in The Hague, you’ll design and craft your own elegant silver diabolo ring. You’ll learn how to saw, file, and polish under the guidance of goldsmith Poelie.
Make a Gemstone Ring
Saturday or Sunday (12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.)
€125 per person
Do you like jewelry with gemstones? In this jewelry-making workshop, you’ll cut and file a custom silver ring and set the stone yourself, under Poelie’s expert guidance.
Make Your Own Wrap Ring
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
(Saturday or Sunday) · €85 per person
In this compact 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll craft your own adjustable silver slip ring. It’s perfect if you only have half a day to spare — either in the morning or afternoon at the studio.
Making a Silver Pendant
Saturday or Sunday (12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.)
€125 per person
Design and craft your own silver pendant, from a flat sheet to a cut-out shape. You’ll finish the details yourself under Poelie’s guidance and go home with a truly unique piece of jewelry.
Make Your Own Silver Earrings
Saturday or Sunday (12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.)
€125 per person
Cut, file, and polish your own pair of silver earrings into a shape that suits you. You’ll receive personalized guidance from Poelie, from sketch to finished piece, throughout the day.
Make your own stackable rings
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
(Saturday or Sunday) · €85 per person
In this fun workshop, you'll learn how to work with different types of silver wire and make your own set of stackable rings.
Leuk om alleen of samen met een vriendin te doen.
Custom private workshop
Do you already have a design in mind, but lack the techniques or tools? In this private workshop, you’ll develop your idea step by step into a unique piece of silver jewelry.
Make Your Own Wedding Rings
Forge your wedding rings together, telling a story that's uniquely yours. After discussing your wishes and design, you'll go home with two one-of-a-kind, hand-forged rings.
Are you unsure which of the different ways to make a ring to choose?
From a casual introduction to a full day of in-depth exploration: at Poelie, you can make a silver ring in a variety of ways, each with its own technique and look. Not sure which workshop is right for you yet? Compare the options to help you decide:
Want to get a feel for the atmosphere first?
Curious what it's like inside the studio? Read the behind-the-scenes account of a jewelry-making workshop using a special technique, written by a journalist who came to see students working with molten silver and a unique casting mold.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience in jewelry making?
What will I make during a workshop?
Dat hangt af van je keuze: een zilveren diabolo ring, ring met edelsteen, overslagring, hanger, oorbellen of aanschuifringen. Ook is er een privéworkshop voor een eigen ontwerp.
Hoe lang duurt een workshop?
Dat verschilt per workshop: de meeste duren een hele dag, de overslagring-workshop ongeveer 2,5 uur. Check de specifieke workshop voor de exacte tijden en data.
Kan ik samen met iemand een workshop doen?
Kan ik een workshop cadeau geven?
Welke workshop past bij mij?
Ik twijfel nog. Kan ik contact opnemen over de juiste workshop?
Make Your Own Piece of Jewelry
Would you like to discover what it’s like to make your own piece of jewelry? During a jewelry-making workshop at Poelie, you’ll get to work with real jewelry-making tools in her studio in The Hague. You’ll learn, step by step, how to cut, file, shape, and solder—turning a piece of silver into a unique piece of jewelry.
Ervaring is niet nodig: je krijgt persoonlijke begeleiding tijdens het hele proces, alleen of samen met een vriendin, partner of familielid. Aan het einde van de dag ga je naar huis met je eigen handgemaakte zilveren sieraad én een bijzondere herinnering.
Ervaring met een workshop sieraden maken
"Nog nooit met zilver of goud gewerkt. Het was een hele belevenis en ik ben heerlijk creatief bezig geweest. Zelf heb ik mij laten inspireren door de vele boeken die beschikbaar waren in het atelier."
— Monique, Purmerend • Workshop: Ring met een edelsteen maken
Ook welkom als je van buiten Den Haag komt
Wil je verder met edelsmeden?
Eén workshop gedaan en toch nog niet genoeg? Je kunt altijd nog een (andere) workshop volgen. Wil je je echt verdiepen in het vak?
Dan is de cursus edelsmeden een mooie vervolgstap: je bouwt met persoonlijke begeleiding van Poelie, opgeleid aan de Vakschool Schoonhoven, steeds zelfstandiger aan je eigen ontwerpen.