Teacher
Roderick Vere
‘Roderick Vere’ is the name for freelance artist, photographer and designer-maker Roderick Barker-Benfield. From jewellery making and sculpture to photographic portraiture, Roderick combines his eye for details with his passion for creativity to capture and create things you wouldn’t normally see.
Reviews(75)
Giusy
23 Apr
I can’t recommend Rod’s workshop enough, we learnt a lot while ‘playing’ with materials and tools. It was a great intense workshop and I will definitely come back.His passion and enthusiasm make the learning experience even better, thank you so much Rod, I really enjoyed those three hours. I proudly wear the ring that I made under his supervision, can’t wait to make more!
Tina
14 May
Great day where we learned some good techniques for making cool silver jewellery. Rod explained and showed everything in a clear way. There was room for improvisations and we left with some unique designs, a lot of knowledge + guidance for moving forward on our own.
Katrin
2 Jul
What a great half day (even if it did mean not taking advantage of the 'heatwave'!). We were gently steered through the surprisingly challenging aspects of making a ring (who knew how many processes were involved!) but always felt confident and i left felt really inspired and with a pretty professional looking set of ring and earrings ( we had a little time at the end to make a pair of earrings too).
Melissa
30 Jun
Such a wonderful experience with an excellent artist, Rod was such a thoughtful and dedicated teacher. I left beaming with pride and joy at the exciting making process and the beautiful results. I will treasure my creations and enjoy wearing my unique jewellery. Would highly recommend.
Reviews
Giusy
23 Apr
I can’t recommend Rod’s workshop enough, we learnt a lot while ‘playing’ with materials and tools. It was a great intense workshop and I will definitely come back.His passion and enthusiasm make the learning experience even better, thank you so much Rod, I really enjoyed those three hours. I proudly wear the ring that I made under his supervision, can’t wait to make more!
Tina
14 May
Great day where we learned some good techniques for making cool silver jewellery. Rod explained and showed everything in a clear way. There was room for improvisations and we left with some unique designs, a lot of knowledge + guidance for moving forward on our own.
Katrin
2 Jul
What a great half day (even if it did mean not taking advantage of the 'heatwave'!). We were gently steered through the surprisingly challenging aspects of making a ring (who knew how many processes were involved!) but always felt confident and i left felt really inspired and with a pretty professional looking set of ring and earrings ( we had a little time at the end to make a pair of earrings too).
Melissa
30 Jun
Such a wonderful experience with an excellent artist, Rod was such a thoughtful and dedicated teacher. I left beaming with pride and joy at the exciting making process and the beautiful results. I will treasure my creations and enjoy wearing my unique jewellery. Would highly recommend.
Brittany
29 Oct
Could not have had a better experience! Great workshop to do solo as the people you meet are fantastic. Roderick was friendly, welcoming and sure knows his stuff around jewellery making. The class was fun, and informative. Best of all, Roderick helped me create a ring I am very proud of. Definitely recommend this workshop.
Sophie
7 Nov
Rod is a fantastic teacher and the ring we made is phenomenal! Perfect christmas gift for my brother. Honestly cant fault anything or overemphasise you HAVE to do this! Its the BEST class!
Olivia
23 Nov
A great evening spent with Rod learning how to make a silver ring! Rod is the perfect teacher, attentive, friendly and obviously knows his stuff. This was a fab way to celebrate my friend's birthday, she really appreciated the gift.
Beth
24 Nov
I can’t speak highly enough of this class, Rod was such a great teacher and really made sure that we were 100% happy with our rings. My friends have been amazed when I’ve shown them what I made.
Kaydi
24 Nov
Roderick was a lovely teacher and the whole session was done in a very cozy setting. Left the class with my very own silver ring and an experience to keep :)
Ana
15 Jan
It was a great experience! I really recommend it to everyone. Roderick was amazing, having a lot og patiencw wit us.
FiFi
2 Jul
As a 30th birthday gift, my friend and I treated our other friend to this workshop so we could all go away with friendship rings.
Rod was so patient with us and went back and forth with us to squeeze us into his busy schedule and still allowed us to have a full 2 hour session despite running late.
We learned so much and he helped us make it feel easy.
All so pleased with our individual rings. Well worth it!
Riccardo
1 Aug
Yip...loved this so damn much I'm now buying all the equipment to start making my own at home. Great space and Roderick is just the best.
Benjy
4 Oct
I found the teacger to be veey
Justine
8 Nov
Roderick was incredibly welcoming and very fun to learn from! He made sure we were safe and thoroughly explained every step! My boyfriend and I came out of the class with two beautiful rings we wear every single day and look forward to doing more sessions with Roderick as he is an AMAZING teacher!!!
Sophie
28 Jul
Best class ever! Rod is such a great teacher and kind man - welcoming, informative and creative!
Isabel
2 Jul
Roderick was super friendly and a great teacher. We learnt so much and had a great morning. Would wholeheartedly recommend this amazing workshop!
Sissy
31 Jul
A very informative and interesting workshop. I learnt a lot in such a short period of time. Rod is a patient, empathic, warm and passionate teacher and knows how to include all his students. If there was a 'part 2', I would definitely attend it and I strongly recommend it for anyone thinking of developing their hobby of jewellery making. Also, it was great fun to experiment!
Adeline
11 Aug
I thought the workshop was excellent. It was easy to follow, gave me lots of tips, and I thought was good value for money. I learnt lots of new things and left with exceptional pieces of jewellery. Hours well spent! Thanks Rod!
Maria
4 Oct
it was a eeLly
alicia
14 Oct
As a beginner, I found the instructions were delivered in a clear and easy manner. One lesson is not sufficient and I hope to return for more schooling on the art and skill of jewellery making!
Maya
1 Feb
Rod was absolutely brilliant - great teacher and very personable. We had a great session, learnt lots of new techniques in a sort time and are very happy with our creations. Highly from recommended. Thanks again!!
Elizabeth
3 Apr
Really great. He was super friendly and thorough! I wish it could go on for longer!!
Lenka
15 Apr
It was amazing! Roderick is great teacher and we had lovely day.
Paulette
16 Apr
It was a pleasure to attend Roderick's class. Roderick's class was very well presented and structured to include everyone's personal learning needs. I am delighted with my ring and earrings, both finished to a high standard, which reflects the standard of teaching.
Zainab
5 Jun
I really enjoyed the silver jewellery making workshop with Rod and I'm pleased with what I made (a ring and two pairs of earrings). Rod is a skilled tutor and takes you through the process step by step. I definitely recommend this class to anyone who is interested in making their own silver jewellery.
Alexandra
23 Jun
Brilliant workshop! Rodrick was a fantastic and engaging teacher, really glad I went and would recommend to anyone thinking they want to try out something new
Amy
25 Jun
Wonderful class. Roderick was very knowledgable and friendly. Thank you!!
Millie
27 Aug
This was such a good afternoon. The jewelry is beautiful, I am so happy with what I came with. Rod is a wealth of knowledge and highly skilled. Super easy guy to talk to as well. Millie
Louise
24 Sep
Rod’s workshop was faultless! He is not only an expert at his craft but a confident and friendly teacher. This was a birthday gift and I had never made jewellery before - I am now really keen to book another course, not least because I love wearing my new ring and earrings! I can’t recommend this highly enough. Thanks again!
Elisa
15 Oct
It has been by far the most rewarding and fulfilling course I have ever done! Rod is very knowledgable and patient, he explains each passage thoroughly, demonstrate it and then watches closely whilst you do it, giving you great tips and suggestions. I feel that with only three hours course I know so much more about jewellery and the correct tools and materials to use. I am in love with the jewels I have created with Rod's help! He keeps the class very interesting and fun, I really enjoyed spending time with him, and I highly recommend his classes! Now I can't wait to purchase some materials and start creating!
bassenherbe
26 Nov
Fantastic course! I had the opportunity to make a lovely silver ring and a pair of cufflinks for my partner. Rod was very friendly and great at explaining all the different stages of jewellery making to our small group. He was also very careful with health and safety, and ensured we were comfortable throughout the class.
Nussi
14 Jan
This class was great, and I really enjoyed being able to leave with some unique pieces of Jewellery. I’d definitely like to go back and develop some more skill!
Anonymous
17 Nov
Rod is a brilliant teacher, very patient and helpful. This course is great and has given me the confidence to keep learning and making on my own!
Lindsey
20 Oct
Rod was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He was very patient whilst I tried to organise 12 hens and get dates and money sorted and he was exceedingly patient and fun with said hens whilst they made their rings. The workshop was fantastic, Rod was an excellent teacher, everyone was so pleased with the rings they made and we all had good fun. I'd recommend Rod and his workshop to everyone.
Denna
31 Oct
I had such an amazing evening. Rod was a great teacher and I'm so happy with my finished ring. I can't stop looking at it. Thanks so much for an excellent class.
Elena
14 Oct
Rod was a great teacher - engaging and patient and really knowledgeable! I had the best time. Rod explained each step and helped us make our own rings. This would be a great class for anyone, from people looking for a fun evening doing something different to hen parties. Highly, highly recommended!
Jessica
29 Oct
Great course! Roderick was really helpful and it was nice to walk away with a finished ring.
Glenda
29 Oct
Iolanda
14 Oct
I LOVED this class. I learned a lot, looking into working silver at home now! Also very fun and friendly environment, tutor was great. Would (and will!) attend another class with him!
violetta
15 Nov
Had a really, really great workshop! I loved learning about all the science-y stuff and learning more about why the metal behaves the way it does, as well the more arty side of how to make the finished ring look beautiful. For the first time I have a ring that fits me - I never want to take it off!
Anonymous
1 Dec
Roderick was a very good teacher, patient and engaging, and his class was well paced. We were all really pleased with our rings, and he managed to adapt the class to different tastes. Would recommend!
Ruth
26 Jan
My mum and I went to Rod's silver ring-making workshop as my Christmas gift to her, and had a great time. It was so satisfying to spend a couple of hours focusing on creating something, learning about the processes, bending pieces of metal, melting solder, hammering texture and coming away with something really special that we'll both treasure. Rod is an excellent teacher and I'd really recommend this workshop!
Sarah
28 Jan
Excellent
Kiran
6 Feb
Roderick was really friendly and knowledgeable - making the workshop informative and fun! We made some beautiful little rings and wold definitely recommend this course to others :)
Anna
20 Feb
This workshop was really fun. We learned a lot, had a fantastic time, and ended up making something we really like. Roderick was a great teacher- very patient and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.
Marina
10 Mar
Fantastic workshop, I left with a beautiful ring which is my favourite from now on! Rod explained different techniques along the process and showed all the tools and how to use them safely.
Absolutely loved it!
Laura
12 Mar
Rod was an exceptional host and wonderful teacher. Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and will absolutely be booking more! Cannot recommend enough.
Georgia
18 Mar
I would definitely reccomend this workshop, perfect for absolute beginners.
Roderick was so patient with us all and made us all feel at ease.
Thanks for such a great afternoon, I’ll definitely be back for some more creating in the future!
Charlotte
28 Mar
We had such a fantastic time at the ring making workshop . Roderick is a great teacher with lots of patience! Highly recommend the workshop and Oddy as well , as the customer service has been great.
Kate
8 Apr
This workshop was amazing! Was such fun and so interesting to learn the ring making process. Roderick was a great teacher; he was patient, helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend the workshop.
Aryan
22 Apr
A very worthwhile experience! The two hours flew by.
Jordan
23 Apr
Roderick is an excellent teacher and a warm & entertaining personality. His passion for the subject shone through and his thorough knowledge of the process equipped him to answer all of the curious questions that I could possibly ask.
I had no prior experience with making jewellery at all, so this was an entirely new endeavour for me. I opted to make a very simple ring, and was surprised at just how varied the designs produced by the other individuals on the course were - our rings looked nothing alike! I have left Rod's course with the knowledge & understanding of how to make a silver ring - a niche skill, but I sure enjoyed learning it.
Aline
27 Apr
I absolutely loved this workshop with Roderick and would definitely recommend.
He is so passionate, professional, patient and such a lovely person. I am really pleased with the ring I made :)
Ka Wai
27 May
A great workshop to start the bank holiday weekend! Rod was very thorough and clear going through the process of making. I love the ring I made, would highly recommend!
Marilyn
8 Jul
This workshop was great! Roderick is a fantastic, patient teacher. He was able to guide the very unexperienced, like myself, through the ring making process. I learned a lot and really enjoyed the workshop. Also, my ring turned out beautifully!
laura
29 Jul
The worship was absolutely brilliant!
But the best of it was Roderick. He was such a good teacher! I enjoyed very much the whole class, the way he explained every step and tools.
I will definitely come back soon for another workshop!
Sheena
3 Sep
I attended Rod's class with 4 friends at the beginning of September 2018 and we had such a great experience. Rod is a fabulous teacher and we all love our new rings! Would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in a beginner level introduction to ring-making. Thanks again Rod!
Celeste
1 Oct
Really good
Sangeeta
7 Oct
An amazing, inspiring and creative workshop - I absolutely loved it and Roderick was both warmly welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable. Would happily attend all over again.
Will
8 Nov
Rod was extremely informative and patient – two key traits to have when leading a workshop! He was very informative and approachable, and I look forward to working with him again soon on a new project!
Joanna
3 Feb
The workshop was fab, Rod is a great teacher! It was paced well, so totally achievable in the time given. We felt like we'd gained real experience in using the tools and materials while at the same time Rod had an eye on each of our rings so nothing could go drastically wrong. Thank you very much, can't wait to see my ring freshly hallmarked!
Alice
14 Apr
Had an absolutely fantastic time at Roderick's workshop. He explained every step of the process really clearly and provided just enough assistance when needed. All three of us were really pleased with how our rings turned out - they fit perfectly and each had a unique design. Would highly recommend.
anna
20 Apr
Such a great and fun experience. And lovely to wear something you've created yourself!
Gillian
20 Apr
Thank you!!!!! I had a great time
Salma
29 May
It was great - made a really nice ring
Anna
24 Jun
So much fun, really warm host, very clear and very safety conscious.
My one suggestion would be to let participants do the measuring or the sliding of solder themselves or for each other so that they experience every tiny element.
Thank you so much.
Kerry
25 Jun
I had a fantastic afternoon workshop with Roderick this weekend making my own silver ring. I really enjoyed the format of the class, which I found both social and informative. The group was small enough to get to know others, but also allowed for individual attention to ensure my ring making skills were on track. The result of the workshop was a wonderful silver ring that I wore very proudly afterwards. Most of my friends couldn’t believe I had made such a thing of beauty! I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in having a go at making their own silver ring.
Henry
28 Jul
What a great class. Fancinating to go from wire to ring. Roderick was an amazing teacher and lovely person. Would definitely recommend. I can confirm you do not need any skill to leave with a nice ring :)
Anonymous
28 Jul
Fantastic tutor and really fun and well organised class! Definitely recommend.
Susan
28 Jul
Great teacher, enthusiastic , knowledgeable and explained all the processes clearly, shared his time well between all participants. Very welcoming and supportive. Had an enjoyable time and love my ring, many thanks.
Louis
3 Aug
Amazing two hours on a Saturday afternoon making a ring from a trip of sliver wire! Rod was an excellent teacher and mentor giving myself and the other 3 people the right amount of guidance and support ! 100% recommend this !!
Sofia
25 Aug
Amazing workshop! Roderick was a lovely, patient and fun teacher. I had an amazing time, and I absolutely love the ring I made.
Emily
26 Nov
Fantastic, patient and knowledgable tutor - really enjoyed it.
Chris & Annie
11 Dec
After finding the Silver ring workshop, we contacted Roderick to see about making our wedding bands. With all the help and support needed Rod made our whole experience a special and memorable event.
With Rod's help, we created two beautiful rings that were made with our specific requests. We are both extremely happy with how the rings look, feel and the overall experience we had while making them.
Chris & Annie
11 Dec
After finding the Silver ring workshop, we contacted Roderick to see about making our wedding bands. With all the help and support needed Rod made our whole experience a special and memorable event.
With Rod's help, we created two beautiful rings that were made with our specific requests. We are both extremely happy with how the rings look, feel and the overall experience we had while making them.
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