Sterling silver rings workshop - Feb 2020

From clean lines to organic shapes, rings open up infinite design possibilities. During this step-by-step workshop, I’ll walk you through the process of making a simple sterling silver ring band. You’ll then have time to use these basic techniques to make additional rings, personalised with various texturing techniques. At the end of the day, ​you'll take home two or three sterling silver rings created with your own hands.

What the day includes:

• Whole  day workshop from 9:30am – 4pm
• Lunch and refreshments throughout the day
• All tools, equipment and materials including sterling silver
• A clean, contemporary work space to create your rings
• Personalised instruction from an experienced jewellery maker 
• A glass of champagne at the end of the day to celebrate your creations!

What you will learn and create:

• How to measure and make a precious metal ring band
• How to personalise your rings through embossing and texture
• You will leave with 2-3 of your own personalised sterling silver rings
• A unique learning experience that will stay with you forever!

What you should wear and bring with you:

• Please wear casual, comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes
• Your hands will get dirty, so please don't wear anything too precious
• If you have long hair, please wear it in a pony tail or a bun, and
• We’ll be doing detailed work, so please bring your reading glasses.

About your tutor, Zvoni Hodak

Hello! My passion for making jewellery began in my early 20’s in Melbourne while working as a studio assistant for a renowned  jewellery designer. Then, following a career in business consulting in Canberra, I returned to jewellery making in 2011 when I moved to the beautiful Southern Highlands with my husband and creative collaborator, Phil. I use both traditional silversmithing techinqiues and newer digital technologies to produce clean, modernist pieces. I love working with natural gemstones and silver palladium, a precious metal that doesn't tarnish over time and provides a beautiful bright white canvas for my designs. I look forward to sharing my passion for jewellery making with you!

About our studio

Our studio overlooks the beautiful hills and valleys of Wildes Meadow in the Southern Highlands of NSW. You will have your own fully equipped workbench and access to a range of tools and equipment that are perfectly set up to help you learn how to make jewellery with sterling silver and other precious materials. Our emphasis is on having fun and learning in a small and collaborative group setting. The exact location of our studio will be sent to you in an email after booking.

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What next?

Just add this item to your cart and, once processed, you will receive an email confirmation of your order containing all the relevant contact details, times and studio location. If you've already attended one or more of our workshops, please use the code SMITHY10 at checkout to get a 10% reduction on the booking fee. And, if you're a member of the SHAC (Southern Highlands Artisans Collective), you can use the code SHAC10 to also get a 10% discount on the fee! To become a member of the SHAC, just go to www.theshac.com.au to sign up. Et voila, it's that easy! Hope to see you at the workshop!

What if I can't attend after booking?

We understand that life can get in the way and plans can change. If you need to reschedule, we can provide 100% credit towards another workshop if you contact us 7 or more days prior to the workshop date. Less than 3 days notice and we can provide 50% credit towards another workshop. Unfortunately, we can't provide any refunds or credits if you cancel on the day of the workshop.

And if in the unlikely event that we need to reschedule the workshop, you will be offered either a full refund or 100% credit towards another workshop.