{"product_id":"sterling-silver-ring-making-workshop-durango-colorado","title":"Sterling Silver Ring Making Workshop | Durango, Colorado","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy a Day of Silver, Stone \u0026amp; Creative Play! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, November 7, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Durango, Colorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Tuition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $220 + materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Materials Kit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Starting Price: $265\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's something pretty special about making something with your own two hands. Especially when it's something you'll wear for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Mend Metalworks for a hands-on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejewelry making workshop in Durango, Colorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where you'll learn traditional silversmithing techniques while creating your very own one-of-a-kind sterling silver gemstone ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll begin with the fun part: choosing a stone that speaks to you from a collection of beautiful natural gemstones. From there, I'll guide you through the process of transforming sterling silver sheet and wire into a finished ring, using traditional metalsmithing techniques along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll learn to work with a jeweler's saw, solder with a torch, form and size your ring band, fabricate a bezel setting for your stone, and bring it all together with the finishing touches that make a piece truly yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo experience necessary. Whether you've always been curious about silversmithing, are looking for a creative experience in Durango, or simply want to spend a day making something beautiful, this beginner-friendly jewelry workshop is for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSawing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a jeweler's saw to cut and shape sterling silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoldering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Learn to use a torch to join metal components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Build your own bezel setting from sterling silver sheet and wire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shape, solder, and size your ring band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Setting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Securely set your chosen gemstone in its handmade bezel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e File, sand, and polish your ring for a beautiful finished piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Customization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop tuition is $220, plus materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$45 standard materials kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes everything you need to create one sterling silver gemstone ring, including a stone from our curated standard collection, sterling silver for your bezel setting, and a simple ring band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to make it a little more your own? You'll have the opportunity to choose from premium gemstones, decorative ring bands, and additional silver details for an added cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll materials will be available to select and purchase on the day of the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a hands-on, beginner-friendly silversmithing workshop, and you'll be doing the making! I'll guide you through each step, demonstrate the techniques, and offer plenty of individual instruction along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll be working with metalsmithing tools, including jeweler's saws, torches, and polishing equipment. Expect to get your hands a little dirty, learn something new, and discover how satisfying it is to turn raw materials into wearable art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass size is limited to \u003c\/span\u003esix participants\u003cspan\u003e to ensure everyone gets the guidance and attention they need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop requires a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003efour participants to proceed\u003cspan\u003e. You'll be notified of event confirmation or cancellation no later than three days prior to the workshop. As a small business with limited capacity, I ask that you please review the sales and cancellation policy carefully before registering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch \u0026amp; Logistics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch is not provided, so please bring your own or plan to grab something nearby. We'll take a quick 30-minute break to refuel and recharge before getting right back to making!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease wear closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and dress comfortably for a day of working with tools and metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the day, you'll head home with a one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring, a new appreciation for the art of metalsmithing, and the satisfaction of saying, \u003c\/span\u003e\"I made this.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome curious. 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