Basic Silversmithing #1

This Workshop is perfect for a beginner or as a refresher! Make a beautiful sterling silver ring & finish it off with a stone you set yourself. (if you choose) This 3 hour class is held in our home studio in Spearfish, SD. 

 Community Education of the Black Hills 

FALL DATES 2026 

Registration opens 9/1

Sept. 13th, 20th or 26th

Oct. 4th, 11th, or 17th

Nov. 7th, 14th, or 22nd 

Dec. 5th, 6th, 12th 

Other dates are ALWAYS available by request! CLICK HERE TO REACH OUT

 All materials are provided. 1-2 students per class. All classes are from 11am - 2pm  

Ages 16 & up are encouraged, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also attending the workshop, thank you.

Class price is $200 per person

Join Gary for a 4 hour intensive, one on one, private workshop where you will refresh what you learned in the Basic Silversmithing class and expand into more complex processes. Create & set a silver bezel around an odd-shaped stone to create a beautiful Sterling Silver Pendant or Ring. Bring your own stone or choose one from our stash!

Price is $250 and is all inclusive.  

*PREQUISITE ~ Must have already taken The Basics of Silversmithing* (preferably within the most recent 6 months for ease & information retention)

Immerse yourself in designing & creating Silver & Stone Jewelry! Make a full suite: ring, pendant, earring & cuff bracelet from the ground up! Day 1 opens at 10am with the silver ring workshop. You'll practice soldering & learn your way around the bench. The afternoon session introduces a silver cuff bracelet. Hand craft your bezel & set around a free-form stone from our stash, or bring your own stone. Day 2, back to the bench to design a pair of earrings & a pendant to complete your ensemble! You'll have had us all to yourselves for 2 days! Get your questions answered & hopefully you'll be inspired you as you go forth into the wild!

Minimum 1 student/Maximum 2

$1195. per person, includes ALL supplies

Deposit required $395

The links you design in this class can be used in a variety of ways, allowing your creativity to really flow! We start with Sterling Silver wire, shaping & forming ~ all without jigs ~ YES, it's all by hand! Then, we'll hit it with a hammer to create texture, before we polish it to a bright, beautiful finish. We'll even add some little gemstone "dangles" if you wish! 

I've been designing & playing with this design for over 20 years & LOVE sharing my ideas!

Dates will be offered through Community Education of the Black Hills in the Fall.

Other dates are available by request. 

Feel free to reach out with the link below!

Classes are held in our home  in Spearfish, SD

Min. for a private party is 2 & Max. 6

Cost $95.00 per person, includes ALL materials, tools & instruction. (and probably a snack!)

I'll teach you how to make PERFECT loops for your connections that you can use in bracelets, necklaces, earrings, or whatever you can dream up! You'll take home the Bracelet you make as you followed along in this fun & informative Workshop.  Whether you’re a beginner or a more practiced designer, there's always something wonderful to learn or share when creatives get together & start playing!

Dates will be offered through Community Education of the Black Hills in the Fall.

Other dates are available by request. 

Feel free to reach out with the link below!

Classes are held in our home  in Spearfish, SD

Min. for a private party is 2 & Max. 6

Cost $95.00 per person, includes ALL materials, tools & instruction. (and probably a snack!)

Gather around & I'll share my tools, along with lots of tricks & techniques I have learned in my 20+ years of making fun, funky & unique earrings!

Each session is a little different as I guide you through making several styles of earrings using Sterling Silver, Copper & beads that can include pearls, crystals & other cool stones from my private stash!  You'll take home several pair of earrings after each class!

Dates will be offered through Community Education of the Black Hills in the Fall.

Other dates are available by request. 

Feel free to reach out with the link below!

Classes are held in our home  in Spearfish, SD

Min. for a private party is 2 & Max. 6

Cost $95.00 per person, includes ALL materials, tools & instruction. (and probably a snack!)