Would you like to create a piece of jewelry with your own hands?
At Aktual Handmade Jewelry Workshop, you can learn jewelry-making from scratch and create your own piece in a real jewelry workshop in central Madrid.
We’re Katy and María Isabel, two artisan sisters, and we’ll guide you personally throughout the entire process. No previous experience is needed. We work in small groups of no more than 5 people, and all tools and materials are included.
Choose your jewelry workshop
You can choose from different experiences depending on how much time you’d like to spend and what you’d like to learn.
2-hour jewelry workshop: create a brass ring or a pair of earrings and take home your finished piece the same day.
4-hour beginner course: learn jewelry-making and goldsmithing techniques in greater depth as you design and make a more elaborate piece.
8-hour monthly jewelry course: four 2-hour classes to learn at a more relaxed pace, practice using the tools, and continue developing your handmade jewelry skills.
What will you learn?
During our workshops, you’ll work primarily with brass and learn traditional techniques such as piercing with a jeweler’s saw, filing, sanding, hammer texturing, torch soldering, and polishing.
You won’t be assembling a piece from ready-made parts. You’ll work the metal with real jewelry-making tools and create your piece from scratch with our help.
Jewelry workshops for beginners
You don’t need any previous jewelry-making experience. Our workshops are designed especially for beginners, and we work with a maximum of 5 people per group so we can guide you throughout the entire process.
You can come on your own, as a couple, with friends, or give the experience as a gift to someone special.
We also organize workshops for celebrations, small groups, and private experiences. If you’re looking for a jewelry team-building activity in Madrid, ask us about the available options.
An original experience in Madrid
Our workshop is at Calle Fomento 6, 28013 Madrid, very close to the Royal Palace, Plaza de España, Gran Vía, and Ópera.
We welcome both people who live in Madrid and travelers looking for a creative and different experience in Madrid.
And there’s something especially lovely about doing this while traveling: instead of buying a souvenir, you can go home with a piece of jewelry you made yourself in Madrid.
Frequently asked questions about our jewelry workshops
Do I need previous experience?
No. You can start completely from scratch. We’ll teach you how to use the tools and guide you step by step as you create your piece of jewelry.
What kind of jewelry can I make?
In the 2-hour workshop, you can mainly make a brass ring or a pair of earrings. If you’d prefer to make a pendant, bracelet, or another simple piece, ask us in advance so we can discuss the options.
Can I take my jewelry home the same day?
Yes. In the 2- and 4-hour workshops, you’ll be able to finish your piece and take it home with you that same day.
What does the workshop include?
It includes the materials for your chosen experience, all the tools, and our guidance throughout the process. Just bring your enthusiasm for creating.
Can I make my jewelry in silver?
Yes, we can make certain pieces in silver for an additional cost. We need to know in advance so we can prepare the material and confirm that the design can be made during the workshop.
Can I give a jewelry workshop as a gift?
Yes. You can buy a workshop as a gift without booking a date right away. You can arrange a date with us later, subject to availability.
Where is Aktual?
We’re at Calle Fomento 6, 28013 Madrid, right in the city center, near the Royal Palace, Plaza de España, Gran Vía, and Ópera.
Create your own jewelry in Madrid
If you’re looking for a jewelry workshop in Madrid, want to try your hand at goldsmithing, or simply want to enjoy a different kind of creative activity, choose the experience you like best and come create with us.
You’re not just coming here to see how a piece of jewelry is made. You’re coming to make it yourself.
Katy and María Isabel
