Where are Beit Barsoum jewelry workshops held?

All workshops are held at the Beit Barsoum studio in Fustat, Cairo, Egypt — in the heart of Egypt's historic goldsmithing district.

Do I need prior experience to join a jewelry workshop?

No prior experience is needed. Beit Barsoum offers beginner-friendly courses as well as advanced workshops for experienced makers.

Are the jewelry courses taught in Arabic or English?

Courses at Beit Barsoum are available in both Arabic and English.

How many students are in each jewelry class?

Classes are kept small — a maximum of 8 students per cohort — to ensure each student receives personal attention from the instructor.

Who teaches the jewelry workshops at Beit Barsoum?

Workshops are led by Robeir Barsoum, a third-generation goldsmith with over a decade of experience and former instructor at Design Studio by Azza Fahmy.

Can I order a custom gold name necklace from Beit Barsoum?

Yes. Beit Barsoum crafts custom gold name necklaces made to order in 18k and 21k gold, rooted in over 80 years of Egyptian goldsmithing tradition.

Do you make custom name necklaces in silver?

Yes. Beit Barsoum crafts custom name necklaces in sterling silver, handmade to order.

How long does a custom name necklace take?

Production time varies by design and material. Contact us directly via WhatsApp for a specific timeline on your order.

Can I get a name written in Arabic on a gold necklace?

Yes. Beit Barsoum specializes in Arabic name jewelry with over 80 years of crafting custom Arabic gold name necklaces.

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Beit Barsoum

Introduction to Jewelry Making

LE 3,400.00 EGP

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Date 7/6/26 till 10/6/26 21/6/26 till 24/6/26

This is where it all begins. Over four evenings you'll sit at a real jeweler's bench, hold real tools in your hands, and learn the foundational techniques that every piece of handmade jewelry is built on. You won't be watching. You'll be making.

Time: 6pm till 9pm

You will learn

Working safely at a jeweler's bench
Sawing and shaping metal
Filing and refining
Texturing and surface finishing
Polishing to a professional finish

This is for

Complete beginners
Anyone curious about jewelry making
Creatives who work with their hands

Included

All tools
Brass or copper — you choose
Professional guidance
Your finished pendant

Materials: All courses are taught in brass or copper — you choose on the day. Students who wish to work in sterling silver may do so; silver is available to purchase by weight on the day.

You leave with:

A finished pendant in the metal of your choice, designed and made entirely by your own hands.

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