Intro to Silversmithing – Drop Earring/Stud/Clip On Earring Workshop

Step back in time—then make it your own in this hands-on silversmithing workshop. Learn to design and create textured earrings using recycled metals, exploring basic metalsmithing techniques such as mark-making, hand sawing, and stamping with letters and numbers. You'll also discover essential silversmithing skills, including soldering on stud posts and clip-on fittings, and ball making. Over 3 hours, you'll craft 1–2 pairs of earrings, choosing from drop earrings, studs, or clip-ons, while adding your own creative touches and building practical skills in this timeless craft. Under the guidance of Silversmith Jemica Ostrofski, learn how to design and fabricate textured earrings using recycled metals. The basic metalsmithing techniques of mark-making and hand sawing will be explored using various hammers, letter stamps, number stamps and other tools. You will also learn some basic silversmithing techniques, from soldering on stud posts and clip on earrings, and ball making. You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to your design along the way, while learning key techniques and skills. The workshop will run for 3 hours, during which you will be making 1 – 2 pairs of earrings, choosing from drop earrings, studs and clip on earrings.