Workshops

Starting the end of May we will be offering drop ins again here at the Mountain Gems Studio.

June 10

June 24

July 8

July 22

Aug 5

Aug 19

Open studio time will be 12am- 5pm

1 Hour for $15

3 hours for $35

5 Hours for $55

All the shop tools will be available for rental use or you are welcome to bring in your own tool kit to work with. Note: Metals and solder will not be provided for use.

This rental space is available for anyone that has taken one of our Beginner Silversmithing Class or something similar. Must be comfortable with the torch and tools. The drop ins will be supervised but are not a teaching opportunity.

Call us to reserve your spot today!

Drop In Supervisor: Laurie Emerslund

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 Sterling Silver 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.

Saturday & Sunday, 10:30-4:30pm 

$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 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

A little creativity, a little intention, and a whole lot of beautiful things to arrange.

We open the workshop with a short breathing exercise and a moment of quiet intention setting—a chance to slow down, arrive fully, and decide what
energy you'd like to bring into the piece you're about to create.

From there, we dive into the creative process. We will explore the meanings, energies, Chakra associations, and color combinations of various crystals, rocks, and shells so you can choose the elements that best align with your intention. You will then spend the rest of the class arranging air plants, crystals, stones, and shells in a glass container to build your own crystal garden—a living display piece that is as personal as it is beautiful.

No experience is needed; just bring your curiosity and an eye for the things that catch your attention. Please note that students will be required to purchase the crystals, rocks, and shells used in their individual gardens. This workshop is perfect for crystal and nature lovers, or anyone looking for a reason to slow down and create something meaningful.

Time: Friday Evening, 6:15- 8:45pm

Cost: $60

We will have 3 Levels of Garden Kits to choose from

Shop the store and Personalize it with add-ons of your choice.

Instructor: Debbie Chan

This spinner ring workshop is fun, flirty, and playful! Perfect for anyone just wanting to try silversmithing, but challenging enough for those of us with the basics already under their belt.

Throughout the day, students will explore various textures and metals in a tactile way. Participants will learn to create twisted wire and assorted
hammered textures or utilize pre-made textured wires to embellish their
rings. There will also be opportunities to mix metals such as copper, brass, bronze, and silver.Once the bands are
created, students will learn how to flare their rings so the embellished bands float freely without falling off, resulting in a fun, fidget-friendly piece.

Saturday, 10:30-4:30pm 

$145 + 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: Kelly Allanson

If you love earrings, this workshop is for you! "All about the Hoops" is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced makers.

Join us for for a day dedicated to creating various types of hoops earrings. You will learn how different wires shape and textures can transform a standard hoop into something unique, creating that "wow factor" for your jewelry.

Students will create a minimum of 3 pairs of earrings using sterling silver, copper, bronze, or brass wire. All designs will be finished with sterling silver posts.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, 10:30-4:30pm 

$145 + GST for the course

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.

Instructor: Wendy Davey

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.

Saturday, 10:30-4:30pm

$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

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.

Saturday, 10:30-4:30pm
Cost: $145 + GST

Bring your scrap silver or purchase casting grain in store for your castings.

Instructor: Kelly Allanson

Gemstone bead jewelry is the top trend for 2026!

We are excited to invite you to our Gemstone Bead Bracelet and Earring Class—a perfect introduction for those new to jewelry making who want to create one-of-a-kind pieces.

In this class, you will use simple hand tools and basic techniques to design a custom bracelet with a clasp and two styles of earrings using your choice of gemstone beads.

We will also cover essential stringing materials, findings, and tool types. Since no soldering or sawing is required, these are skills you can easily continue practicing at home. Once you have learned these basics you will not only want to make beautiful pieces for yourself, but unique gifts for all your family and friends!

Sign up today for a fun session of creativity and learning! Please call 604-298-5883 for more info or to sign up for one of our classes.

Sunday, 12-3:00pm

$75 + GST for the course

Kit fee: $65; Sterling silver charms and tassels will also be available to add to your bracelet for a small additional fee.

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

Instructor: Laurie Emerslund

Craft it once, wear it forever!

Students will learn how to make a classic link bracelet over 4 evenings, using sterling silver, copper or brass wires. You can even do a combination of any of the wires to create a fun & playful bracelet.

Throughout this course you will learn how to bend and shape your chosen wire into uniform links, to create a classic chain bracelet. Learn to play with your link shapes and sizes to create unique patterns in your soldered chain. Once the chain is soldered, the instructor will show you how to clean up and polish your lovely creation bringing it to the next level.

The fundamentals for building and growing your soldering and finishing skills is done in an easy, repetitive manner that leaves you wondering where the time has gone!

Sign up today for a fun session of creativity and learning! Please call 604-298-5883 for more info or to sign up for one of our classes.

Fridays, 6:15-9:19pm

$150 + GST

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: Wendy Davey

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.

(Note: Projects in Pictures are samples of the setting styles you will learn, students will not be making all of the projects, rather learning the techniques to apply the settings to their own projects in the future)

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.

Saturday & Sunday, 10:30-4:30pm

$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

This cute little trio is fun and easy to make. Perfect for someone just building their skills in jewelry making.

Students will spend the day creating and forming leaves by folding and hammer texturing either silver or copper sheet into three dimensional leaves. Once they have created their leaves, they will be able to add up to 3 cabochons on the pieces.

Sunday, 10:30-4:30pm 

$145 + 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: Laurie Emerslund

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.

Saturday, 10:30-4:30pm

$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

Stylish, simple elegance is what this ring is all about.

This project will focus on creating a tension set in our heavy sterling silver bands that securely hold a stone suspended between the two sides of the band.

The nice thing is there is no soldering required for this project. Just a little muscle work and precision. Everyone will leave with a gorgeous ring on their finger with the knowledge on how to make another.

Saturday, 10:30-4:30pm
$145 + GST for the course

plus materials for the project

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.

Instructors: Kelly Allanson

Fluid and feminine, this ring embodies nature. Our focus in this project is all about taking rigid sterling silver wire and transforming it into a beautiful ring with movement and fluid lines.

Students will focus on building depth with distressed wires and melted balls of silver. We will further this by adding cut outs and drill holes to highlight the beauty of a pearl or cabochon of your choice. There will be many available options in the store for students to choose from. You are also encourage to bring you left over bits and pieces of silver if you have any to use in your design work.

Saturday, 10:30-4:30pm
$145 + GST for the course

plus materials for the project

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

Having taken a beginner silversmithing is recommended and encourage, but not necessary if you are comfortable learning at a fast pace.

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

Instructors: 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 in store studio.

Thursday Evenings, 6:15pm- 9:15pm
$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: Kelly Allanson