Start your smithing journey here!

These classes are designed to get you started on your silversmithing journey. No experience is required for any of these classes.


Learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop. Skills learned include the use of an acetylene torch soldering, sawing, forging, and texturing.

A collection of beginner jewelry projects

Discover the amazing creative versatility of PMC (precious metal clay). Students complete 3 or more pieces of jewelry while learning the basics of rolling, sculpting, stamping, and firing.

A silver pendant made with precious metal clay

Learn the ancient art of Chainmaille weaving. At the completion of this introductory course, students will be able to complete the Byzantine weave to make bracelets and necklaces.

Copper chainmaille

Discover the mysterious world of transparent enamels. Work on copper, fine silver and sterling silver.

Enameling examples

Learn how to apply and embellish jewelry pieces with colorful enamel. Basic techniques are introduced such as sifting powdered enamel and kiln firing.

Enameling samples

Learn the foundational skills of silver fabrication techniques in this intensive 5 week course.

Silver with an embossed pattern

Learn the time honored craft of Lost Wax. You will learn to sculpt a ring or pendant (your choice) out of wax with two techniques, addition and reduction (carving & melting).

Blue wax and carving tools

In this beginner level two day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques . Skills learned include the use of an acetylene torch soldering, sawing, forging, and texturing.

Students taking a class at SilverWorks

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop.

A collection of beginner jewelry projects