Workshops

This is the perfect class for those that can't commit to an 8 week class but want to learn everything. During these 2 full days, students focus on fabricating a Bezel Set Ring. Everyone will get a good understanding for torch use and other key fabrication techniques when it comes to Silversmithing. Through the two days, students will learn easy hammer texturing, bezel setting for a cabochon, forming, filing and polishing.

$245 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio supplies tool kits for weekend Silversmithing for use in the workshops.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Once you have taken one of our beginner Silversmithing workshops you are able to sign up for any of the intermediate classes.

Instructors: Sarah Montgomery / Robin Wong

Tidal Earrings (or Pendant)

This sassy one day workshop is designed to get students comfortable with soldering goldfilled wire and tube setting small faceted stones. These earrings lend themselves to a lot of creative freedom while still learning the skills covered in the workshop.

$145 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing classes.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Once you have taken one of our beginner Silversmithing workshops you are able to sign up for any of the intermediate classes.

Instructor: Kelly Allanson

Create something a little bit different in this class. Learn to make small flower embellishments and piece them together in a way that suits you.

Not feeling like soldering is your strong point? This class is what you need.

We will focused on torch work and forming 3 dimension objects. Through close guidance from your instructor we will build and fabricate a number of small flowers and solder them onto an open split shank.

Lots of great skills will be covered in this one day class and you will leave with the cutest ring ever!

$145 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing classes.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Once you have taken one of our beginner Silversmithing workshops you are able to sign up for any of the intermediate classes.

Instructor: Kelly Allanson

Love those big freeform shaped stones but don't know how to set them? This is the class for you!

Students will spend the day learning to set a stone of their choice with fun tabular prongs that makes their rings stand out with a fun little embellishments. There will be a few options of sterling silver wire for the band itself to help customize the ring to one's personal style.

Students will be required to purchase or bring their own silver and stones for the workshop. Supplies can be purchased at Mountain Gems on the day of the class or anytime before.

$145 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio
supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing
classes.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Instructor: Sara Montgomery

This intensive workshop is technique focused rather than design driven and is meant to take your setting skills to the next level.

The first day is spent working on samples of tube setting and Prong Setting. The 2nd day is focused on covering gypsy setting. Students are welcome to turn any of their practice samples into simple projects. Be aware if they so choose, it will take away time from getting the supervised practice time of the actual settings. All settings can be added to projects at a later time.

This two-day technical course offers a look at various stone setting techniques. We will be focused on gypsy, prong, tube setting.

No tools are required, the instructor will supply them for use in class. Students will only be required to purchase or bring their own silver and stones for the workshop.

$275 + GST for the course
Students will be required to purchase stones and silver for practice samples. All other tools will be supplied by the instructor.

Instructor: Kelly Allanson

The one day Spinner Ring Workshop is the perfect intro to metal forming with a playful twist.

Students will begin the day learning how to size and create a wide, textured sterling silver band. From here, they will fabricate multiple narrower bands out of copper, silver, brass or gold filled wires.Our instructor will demonstrate an assortment of inner rings that you can create to help you customize the ring to your design style. You will have the option of twisted wires, beaded wires, hammered, half round, square or round wires. These can then be left as is, hammer textured or decorated with silver embellishments or have tiny cabochons set in bezel cups on them.

Once all the narrower bands have been made, they will then get secured between the flared edges of the wider band. Allowing for free spinning inner rings. The instructor will demonstrate this by showing how to fold the edges of the metal with the help of punches and mallets to create the flare. Students will then apply the same technique to their own creations.

This fun and playful ring is definitely one that everyone loves to wear!

Students must have taken a previous Beginner Silversmithing.

$145 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio
supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing
classes.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Once you have taken one of our beginner Silversmithing workshops you are able to sign up for any of the intermediate classes.

Instructor: Sara Montgomery

Adjustable, funky and fun. This ring will have you all wrapped up!

Learn how to create great textures using reticulation silver and then turn it in to a playful ring that wraps around your finger. These rings are great for adjusting the size to fit the person on an as need basis.

Once you have created the ring band, students will have the option of adding a bezel set cabochon stone for a focal point. They can choose from round, oval or teardrop for this class.

Finally students will decide if they'd like to leave their project with a high shine or patina it to make their reticulated texture stand out.

Lots of fun techniques to learn in this one day workshop with Kelly Allanson.

$145 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing classes.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Instructor: Kelly Allanson

Spend a few hours learning about stones and their meanings. Our experienced instructor will be delving into the different meanings of stones and how to incorporate them into our projects. Some things that will be covered are the chakra stones, and how to bring intentions into a our jewelry pieces. We will also be introducing a piece of history with the Acrostic Jewelry and how to utilize this method with beaded jewelry. Acrostic Jewelry is a way to write hidden words or messages by using specific beads in our work.

Once students have designed and chosen their beads for their projects, they will move into the construction side of things. They will learn the intricacies of tying off the ends of a bracelet in a professional and beautifully finished ay that melds design with function.

From here, students will move into designing a Sterling Silver waterfall style earring, using stones that gradiate in colour tone or embrace the chakra colour palette. The students will have lots of stone/ colour options for playing with in their earring designs.

There is lots to be learned in this 3 hour course. Please call 604-298-5883 for more info or to sign up for one of our classes.

$75 + GST for the course
Students will be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects done during the workshop

1pm- 3:30pm

Material Kit: $65

Instructor: Laurie Emerslund

The Fused Ring makes a statement with its play of textures and stylized band. This project will teach students how to build something with nothing. Fusing is a technique where we use a process of melting the silver itself to be used as the solder to join the parts together.

Fusing is a great way to reuse all those left over bits of silver that get created when working in silver. Why not use the re-use/ reduce concept a little further with your creations and really use up every little bit you have.

Students are welcome to bring their own scrap silver or purchase silver at the store for their project. They will also have the option of buying gold or using old scrap bits of gold as accents for their rings, but it is not necessary and little embellishments can be made with silver instead.

No tools are required, the instructor will supply them for use in class. Students will only be required to purchase or bring their own silver and stones for the workshop.

$145 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio
supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing
classes.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Once you have taken one of our beginner Silversmithing workshops you are able to sign up for any of the intermediate classes.

Instructor: Kelly Allanson

Fun and stylish, these cute little stacking rings level up your setting skills.

This is a great class, for learning a quick and easy way to set faceted stones with prongs, without have to fabricate a full basket setting. This style creates a secure, low profile setting that is secure and versatile.

Next up is the Tension Set ring. This little beauty, it's subtle yet adds a little sparkle to your stack of rings. Easy to do with minimal effort.

And finally we have the braided ring. Lots of fun, simple to execute and brings diminsion to the stack of rings.

All three rings compliment one another nicely either in pairs or trios. Students will have a large selection of stones to choose from to make their rings unique to them.

$245 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing classes.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Once you have taken one of our beginner Silversmithing workshops you are able to sign up for any of the intermediate classes.

Love Beaded Bracelets? This is the class for you!

Spend an afternoon designing and stringing your own beaded bracelets. Students will learn about colour balance, meanings of the gemstone beads and how to imbue intentions in the 2 bracelets they make. Our fabulous instructor will also show students how to add scented oils to their bracelets.

Along with colour palettes with stones, students will also learn about different types of stringing material and which ones work best and why. Once everyone has made their bracelets they will learn the best way to finish it off so the join is obscured from view but still secure.

Students will have a wide selection of 6mm gemstone beads to choose from within their kit fees for 2 beaded bracelets. If they would like to include any golf filled/ sterling silver or copper beads, these can be purchased separately.

This class is perfect for the beginner and caters to small class sizes with lots of one on one instruction. Please call 604-298-5883 for more info or to sign up for one of our classes.

$40 + GST for the course
Students will be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects done during the workshop

Material Kit $30

Instructor: Laurie Emerslund

Come and spend a day learning how to cast on a budget. Create professional looking jewelry using basic items found around the house. Your instructor will show you how to cast using cuttlefish bone, sand, broom straw and other mediums. Lots of fun and time to play with all the different techniques! Go home feeling comfortable and confident around torches and molten metal. Students will also have the chance to complete a number of finished pieces of jewellery with their newly cast objects.

Cost: $145 + GST, no extra tools to buy.
Bring your scrap silver or purchase casting grain in store for your castings.

Instructor: Kelly Allanson

This 8 week course is the perfect way to learn the main skills when it comes to jewelry making. Students will make a minimum of 3 projects while covering a variety of different techniques like soldering, filing, polishing, design, metal fabricating and stone setting.
This class is perfect for the beginner and caters to small class sizes with lots of one on one instruction. Please call 604-298-5883 for more info or to sign up for one of our classes. It is generally on Thursday evenings from 6:15-9:15pm at our instore studio.

$295 + GST for the course
Students will be required to purchase a tool kit for the class ($135) and any materials used for individual projects done during the workshop

Tool Kit includes:
• 4" Sawframe
• 6" 1/2 round file (2 Cut)
• File Handle
• 1/2 Round (4 Cut) needle flie
• 1 dozen sawblades 2/0
• AA tweezers
• Emery Strips (240, 280, 400 grit)
• Burnisher
• Fine Tip Sharpie Pen
• Ruler

Once you have taken one of our beginner silversmithing workshops you are able to sign up for any of the intermediate classes.

Instructor: Sarah Montgomery

The Zen Pendant is yet another stone setting technique you can add to your library of skills.

Students will get creative in their pendant designs with a few guidelines to keep us focused on the core skills covered in this workshop. Some of those being, ball rivets, balance in layout and Hammered, button set faceted gemstones.

$145 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio
supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing
classes.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Once you have taken one of our beginner Silversmithing workshops you are able to sign up for any of the intermediate classes.

Instructor: Kelly Allanson

This is the perfect class for those that can't commit to an 8 week class but want to learn everything. During these 2 full days, students focus on fabricating a Pendant. Everyone will get a good understanding for torch use and other key fabrication techniques when it comes to Silversmithing. Through the two days, students will learn easy hammer texturing, bezel setting for a cabochon, forming, filing and polishing. 

$245 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio supplies tool kits for weekend Silversmithing for use in the workshops.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Once you have taken one of our beginner Silversmithing workshops you are able to sign up for any of the intermediate classes.

Instructor: Sarah Montgomery / Robin Wong

Sleek, clean lines, this ring encompasses all that is classic in looks. Students will learn how to create tension in their metal which in turn, secures the stone in place.

All levels are welcome.

$145 + GST for the course
Students will NOT
be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio supplies tool kits for
use during all of the weekend Silversmithing classes.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Instructor: Kelly Allanson

This two day class will teach students how to create simple shapes in agate and jaspers using flexshafts and diamond tools. The first day focuses on the carving and shaping of stone, while the second day looks at polishing and finishing aspects of the different types of stone. This class is perfect allowing students to be able to take their new skills home and set up their own carving station for minimal money.

This class has a maximum of 6 students so it is a small group where students will get a lot of individual attention.

$245 +GST for the course
Carving tools and diamond powder Kit required ($75). Available in store the day of class. Students will also need a small piece of rough rock or slab to carve in the class.

Instructor: Robin Wong

You've learned the basics and are now looking for the next challenge. Next Level Pendants will explore mixing types of metal and how to solder them together as well as focusing on honing students' sawing skills.

This one Day workshop with instructor Robin Wong, will guide students through the design and layout of pendants. If you're feeling the time crunch, Robin will have an assortment of reference ideas for students and their pendant designs. 

Mixed metals Pendant Class is focused on honing students sawing skills.  Once everything has been cut out, students will learn about assorted ways to add texture to help create more depth and contrast in a piece. After sawing and texturing pieces, students with move over to the torch and assemble everything using a technique called sweat-soldering. Then will finishing options which the instructor will demo a high polish as well as oxidation if you're looking for a more dramatic finish.

Definitely a great class with lots of great info to take away with, along with your picturesque pendant.

$145 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio
supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing
classes.

Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.

Once you have taken one of our beginner Silversmithing workshops you are able to sign up for any of the intermediate classes.

Instructor: Robin Wong