My Journey into Silver Metal Clay!
Hello!
I'm Anna Davenport, founder of Silver Nutshell and Silver Metal Clay Courses. My goal is simple: to make professional silver metal clay techniques accessible, affordable and enjoyable to learn. If you've ever dreamed of making your own fine silver jewellery, you're in exactly the right place.
Helping You Learn
I'm here to show you that you don't need a fully equipped workshop to create beautiful fine silver jewellery. I'm always adding new resources to help you continue your silver clay journey.
Here's what's new...
- EXCITING NEWS: you might have noticed that I've redesigned the website. I hope you'll find what you're looking for easier and get to the good stuff, much faster!
- I'm excited to launch Silver Nutshell newsletter on Substack. Subscribe to Silver Nutshell and you'll receive my stockists lists, my latest silver metal clay tips, techniques and workshop updates straight to your inbox every month - it's free to sign up!
- If you'd like to learn faster, you can Upgrade to The Studio, a weekly newsletter packed with Silver Clay Q&A, technique videos and tips, for a small annual fee of £20
- The Silver Clay Cafe has outgrown it's home so after 2 years, I've rebuilt it. Welcome to The Vault! Packed with video techniques, tips and tutorials, it's a way to give you easy access to more resources.
- A NEW Episode is live in The Vault: Click here for the best library of techniques in The Vault
- MANYCHAT: I’ve added a techie robot to my team of one! This wizz kid can reply to your messages faster than I can, and means that you don't have to wait for a reply. I write the messages and it sends them - perfect!
- NEW COURSES: I have launched a NEW Gemstone Setting COURSE & GUIDE. Click here for my New Gemstones Guide + Gemstone Bezel Setting Course
- DISCOUNTED GUIDES: I want to do my bit to help you save money, so click here for the best offers on my GUIDES
My Creative Legacy
My passion for making comes from my Mum, Doris, and my creative energy from my Hungarian father. They taught me that life is better when you put people first. They both volunteered at different times throughout their lives, and were always generous with their time and talents. I'm like my Mum and want to reconnect you with the creative joy we often leave behind in childhood. Remember when you were a child and you'd pick up some crayons and draw freely? That creative freedom is still there, and it's in all of us. If you've ever dreamed of making your own jewellery, I can help you reignite it—providing an "escape from the screen" that is so much better for our mental health, our wellbeing and let's face it - will make us happier.
Milestones & Achievements
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Community
A growing community
More than 114,000 Instagram followers and 73,000 Facebook followers, built through one simple approach: showing up consistently and sharing practical, transformative content -
Global Reach
Trusted by makers around the world
Silver Nutshell Guides have reached makers in 860 cities across 50 countries, with hundreds of 5-star reviews praising their clear instructions and friendly approach -
Resources
Clear, step-by-step learning
Choose from 13 Silver Metal Clay Guides and 2 Instagram Guides, designed to help you learn with confidence, whether you're just starting out or developing your skills -
Social Media
Millions of views
Silver metal clay jewellery has reached millions of people through social media, including 75 viral Instagram reels with over one million views each -
Award
Award-winning jewellery
Winner of Muddy Stilettos Best Jeweller (Glos & Worcs) 2022, recognising the craftsmanship and creativity behind Silver Nutshell Jewellery -
Collaboration
Creative collaborations
In 2023, I created an exclusive nature-inspired jewellery collection for the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, celebrating the beauty of Britain's trees through silver jewellery
Why I Teach Silver Metal Clay
I've always loved building things. Long before Silver Nutshell was a 'thing', I was the Editor and Publisher of Britain's Best Selling Craft Magazines and Digital Campaigns, launching and expanding portfolios of many of our best-loved craft brands.
Looking back, it's no surprise that I eventually wanted to build something of my own.
That idea became Silver Nutshell.
Since launching the business in 2019, I've worn many hats—teacher, jewellery designer, photographer, filmmaker, writer and website creator. Every new skill I've learnt has had one purpose: to make professional silver clay techniques easier to understand and put into practice.
Today, everything I create, from my courses and guides to The Studio and The Vault, is designed to help you build your skills and enjoy the creative journey as much as I do.
Start Your Silver Clay Journey
Whether you're creating your first piece of jewellery or ready to master more advanced techniques, there's a course to help you build your skills with confidence.
- The MEGACOURSE - most popular with beginners!
My best-selling foundation course, designed especially for beginners. Ideal if you've bought a starter kit but aren't sure where to begin, or if you'd like to learn the core techniques step by step. - RINGMAKING Masterclass - best seller!
Learn how to design and make beautiful silver rings with confidence. You'll also receive my Gemstone Bezel Making Course free, so you can add professionally set gemstones to your designs. - ENAMELLING Made Easy - 3 courses in 1!
Bring your silver jewellery to life with vibrant colour. Alongside enamelling techniques, you'll also gain access to my Copper and Blue & White China enamelling courses. - The Vault
A growing membership for makers who want to keep learning. Discover an expanding library of video tutorials, techniques, projects and monthly Ask Anna episodes, where I share troubleshooting advice, product recommendations and answer the questions I'm asked most often.
Learn how to make Silver Metal Clay Jewellery with Anna Davenport, Founder of Silver Nutshell on Substack & The Vault. Click the link below to sign up to my free monthly newsletter.
