We are Vanilla Ink CIC


We are a vibrant and dynamic hub dedicated to promoting creativity, innovation, and cooperation in the realm of arts, design and jewellery making. We offer a diverse range of resources and programmes tailored to empower and support emerging talent. We are a unique facility for creative minds to innovate, collaborate, and explore.

And now, you don't even have to come to us to learn, we can come to YOU! Our range of online classes are tailored to allow you to learn, absorb, and put into practice everything we teach you at your own pace!

Now you're in control of how you learn.

Educate

Learn from the best of the best. Scott McIntyre is a master Goldsmith with 30 years experience who founded Vanilla Ink driven by his passion to share his skills. There is no better place to learn than with Vanilla Ink CIC.

Inspire

Learn from us with crystal clear instructions, easy-to-follow tutorials, and detailed, up-close shots of where you need to be at each stage. You won't feel overwhelmed as you learn at your own pace, in your own time, at your own bench.

Empower

Now you can use your new-found skills to create your own beautiful pieces of jewellery! But remember, practice makes perfect. Make sure you try over and over until you master it! We can't wait to see what you make after these classes!

Our Courses

Claw Setting

Claw setting is probably the most common way to set stones. But there are multiple ways to do it - the building of the setting, the shape of the claws, and how to actually finish them. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to not only set, but mount make for a double gallery setting. And the good thing about learning this technique is that it can be used for all sorts of shapes! This class will improve your all round abilities.

Lorna Romanenghi

Lorna Romanenghi

£161

Bezel Setting

Our Bezel Setting course is for jewellers looking to launch themselves into the world of stone setting, beginning with some entry-level techniques. The step up from jeweller to setter is still a leap, but one that is most definitely within your reach. In this class, you'll be shown how to set a 5mm stone into a 6mm setting using a burr to cut the seat. We'll get you introduced to things like how to sit, how to hold your push tool, and the best way to get these walls over. We will have you setting like a pro in no time!

Scott McIntyre

Scott McIntyre

£147

Flush Setting

Flush setting is an excellent way to create a classic, crisp look with setting. Whether on its own or scattered around on a nice wide area, nothing beats a well-executed flush set stone. But do you REALLY know how to do it, and also make sure that stone is extra tight in there? Find out here!

Scott McIntyre

Scott McIntyre

£174