Valentine’s Day Silver Ring Making Workshop

Class Description:

When: Friday

Duration: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dates: 14/02/25

Teacher: Jenny Fahey

This Valentine’s Day, make something truly memorable with your loved one by joining our Silver Ring Making Workshop at The Metal Space.

Perfect for beginners, this workshop offers a hands-on experience where each participant, guided by a skilled jeweller, will learn the essentials of handcrafting a sterling silver ring. You’ll explore every step, from marking out and saw piercing to forming, soldering, and applying unique textures. Practice and perfect your skills on copper before creating your final piece in silver, choosing from various finishes to make your ring uniquely personal.

Ideal for couples, friends, or anyone wishing to experience something special this Valentine’s Day, this workshop provides all tools and materials needed for a fun, immersive day.

All skills will be practiced & finessed on brass prior to starting our sterling silver ring. Each student has the opportunity to explore different finishes & techniques to take home a custom & personalised ring.

If students are interested in making a chunky, signet style or more detailed ring instead of a classic band we recommend taking our wax carving ring workshop.

Course Objectives:

Marking out - How to plan & accurately mark out metal to the correct size.

Saw piercing - Learn and master using the jewellers saw to precisely cut metal.

Forming - Understand different forming techniques which can be used to create rings.

Soldering & using torches - Learn how to safely use jewellers torches, what is annealing & master using a torch to solder metal together.

Texturing - Explore different textures; from hammered finishes, roller printing, burr textures, letter stamping & more.

Finishing - How to prepare your ring with emery paper correctly prior to finishing, polishing, satin finishes and even how to create dimension and depth in your finish using patination.

Troubleshooting & problem solving -Develop problem solving skills to address common challenges encountered during the ring making process.

Who Should Attend:

This class is suitable for beginners with no prior experience in jewellery making. It is a great class to come along with your partner or friends and have a fun time creating something memorable while learning something new.

Outcome:

By the completion of the course, participants will have learnt traditional jewellery fabrication techniques to create your own stunning sterling silver ring. This will create a foundation of basic skills to continue exploring the joy of making jewellery. 

Included in the program:

You will have access to our extensive tool collection & all necessary materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper & consumables. Participants are welcome to bring any additional tools or design inspirations they may have.

Please come to class dressed appropriately:

Clothing: Wear garments made of natural materials, such as cotton, wool, rayon, or linen. Synthetic fibers are not allowed. Your attire should include long pants, a shoulder-covering T-shirt, and well-fitting clothing. Avoid loose garments, shorts, skirts, and tank tops.

Footwear: Always wear fully enclosed shoes. Sandals, flip-flops, high heels, and platform shoes are not permitted.

Hair: Ensure that long hair is securely tied back.
Jewellery: Remove all jewellery from your hands, including rings and bracelets. Avoid wearing long necklaces and earrings.

Accessories: Do not wear hats, earphones, headphones, scarves, or similar items while working in the workshop.

Minimum Numbers

This class requires a minimum of four students to go ahead. In the unlikely event minimum numbers are not reached, we will contact you with alternative dates to reschedule your booking.

Cancellation & Rescheduling

Due to limited availability in our private and group classes, all bookings are non-refundable. Rescheduling is also not possible, as the logistical arrangements and personalized focus of each class cater to small groups. The Metal Space is required to pay tutor fees regardless of attendance. If you fail to attend or miss your scheduled booking, you will not be eligible for a refund.

In the event this class is cancelled by The Metal Space for unforeseen reasons, the class fee will be refunded to the students.

Refunds are processed promptly by The Metal Space however we are not able to determine how long the financial institution may take to transfer. Please allow up to 10 business days for the refund to be processed. 

Make up classes

If a class is missed for any reason, a make-up session cannot be offered. As a small school with a limited number of classes, we are unable to accommodate or cover the cost of a tutor for make-up sessions.

Please check your schedule and ensure your availability before enrolling.

Student Responsibility

At all times it is the student’s responsibility to check the class starting date, time and venue location.