Special Activities & Workshop List

Create a meaningful piece of jewelry you’ll love to wear! In this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of metal stamping and soldering while designing and crafting your own sterling silver ring. Personalize your ring with initials, dates, meaningful words, or symbols, then shape, solder, and finish it using professional jewelry tools. This class is designed to be both approachable and skill-building. No prior experience required! ✨ What You’ll Learn: Metal stamping techniques for clean, professional results Basic soldering and ring-forming skills Polishing and finishing techniques for a wearable, high-quality ring 🔨 What’s Included: Sterling silver ring band Use of professional stamps, tools, and polishing equipment Step-by-step guidance in a fun and supportive environment Duration: Approximately 2 hours Perfect for beginners, creative explorers, or anyone looking to make a personalized keepsake. You’ll leave with a custom ring and new jewelry-making skills!

Design and create a beautiful sterling silver gemstone pendant in this hands-on metalsmithing workshop! Perfect for beginners, this class introduces essential jewelry-making techniques while guiding you step by step through the process of making a polished, wearable piece. You’ll create a 17mm sterling silver pendant featuring a 6mm faceted gemstone set in a pre-made tube setting. Add your own texture and finishing touches, then complete your piece so it’s ready to wear on a sterling silver chain. ✨ What You’ll Learn: Filing and shaping Surface texturing techniques Soldering fundamentals using a butane torch Tube setting a calibrated gemstone Finishing and polishing techniques 🔨 What’s Included: Sterling silver sheet (to make an average of 17mm circle) Pre-made tube setting Choice of gemstone from the class selection (6mm faceted gemstone ) Sterling silver chain Use of all tools and equipment Step-by-step instruction What to Bring: Any magnification you prefer for close detail work