Artisan Ring Making Workshop
Bensham Grove Community Centre, Gateshead, NE8 2XD
Tuesday 8th December 2026 12:30PM
*FREE COFFEE, TEA AND BISCUITS INCLUDED*
What you will make: a textured, wide band ring in Sterling Silver.
What you will learn: How to measure for the perfect fit, how to plan and apply texture to sheet metal, how to pierce sheet metal, how to anneal metal with a blowtorch to soften it, how to form the ring shape, how to solder sheet metal, how to true and polish your work.
How will you learn: Demonstrations, discussions, hands on experiences
What materials will be provided: a strip of Sterling Silver sheet measuring 0.9mm x 9mm which is long enough to fit your finger.
Those who have more experience or work quickly will be helped to make a granulation ball, or cut a small shape and solder it to the ring.
Your tutor, Imogen is an experienced, professionally qualified silversmith will be on hand to guide and support you with design and technique.
What you will make: a textured, wide band ring in Sterling Silver.
What you will learn: How to measure for the perfect fit, how to plan and apply texture to sheet metal, how to pierce sheet metal, how to anneal metal with a blowtorch to soften it, how to form the ring shape, how to solder sheet metal, how to true and polish your work.
How will you learn: Demonstrations, discussions, hands on experiences
What materials will be provided: a strip of Sterling Silver sheet measuring 0.9mm x 9mm which is long enough to fit your finger.
Those who have more experience or work quickly will be helped to make a granulation ball, or cut a small shape and solder it to the ring.
Your tutor, Imogen is an experienced, professionally qualified silversmith will be on hand to guide and support you with design and technique.
Event Details
From 12:30PM to 3:30PM
