Instructor: Zeineb Alieva
Dates: January 13th | January 30th | February 3rd
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Cost: $110 (all materials included; tax included in materials price)
Skill Level: Beginner, everyone is welcome!
Create a Sterling Silver wide band Ring from sheet metal
Inspired by the bold ring bands worn by TV character David in Schittt’s Creek, Zeineb set out to teach others how to make these fun pieces. Ring making can seem intimidating, but it’s an essential part of jewelry making and is the perfect place to begin. In this hands-on ring making class, you’ll create your own sterling silver ring from scratch.
Not only will you leave with beautiful, wearable piece— you’ll also gain practical skills that can be applied to future jewelry projects.
Whether you’re new to metalwork or just want to try something creative, this class offers a great starting point.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout this three-hour session, you’ll be introduced to foundational techniques used in professional jewelry studios. First, you’ll measure and cut sterling silver sheet based on your ring size. You will individualize your ring using stamping tools, hammers, etc. Then you’ll learn how to shape your ring in order to prepare for soldering. She will also take you through the skills to solder a large solder seam. This is what sets this course apart from our silver stacking rings course. It allows you to make a more individualized ring and understand more about soldering with a larger seam. You will finish the course by learning how to polish your ring
Take the Next Step
This ring class is an excellent introduction, but there’s so much more to explore. If you’re feeling inspired, we highly recommend taking Benchwork Basics next. That class builds on what you’ve learned here and introduces bezel setting, sawing, granulation, and more. If you’re not quite ready to jump into a 3 week course we also have our hoop making class (also taught by Zeineb) or our bezel setting class, which allows you to work with custom picked cabochons from local stone supplier Shiny things for Shiny people!
All materials are provided — just bring your curiosity and leave with an individual ring you made yourself!
