Silver Stacking Rings Metalsmithing & Jewelry Class

With Liz Covert

Forge, solder, and shape sterling silver to create your own custom set of stacking rings. This hands-on workshop introduces the fundamental techniques of silversmithing in a fun and accessible way, guiding you through the age-old art of working with metal and flame. You will learn everything from sizing and texturing to soldering with a torch. Take home a beautiful, handcrafted set of rings and the metalsmithing skills to create countless more. Join this supportive beginner-friendly workshop, discover a new creative art, and connect with a community of fellow makers!

What You’ll Make:

  • You will create and take home a set of three sterling silver stacking rings. Each ring can be customized with different textures and finishes, making your set unique and ready to wear.

Skills & Concepts You’ll Learn:

  • Essential studio safety and proper tool handling

  • Properly measuring and sizing a ring

  • Filing and forming silver wire

  • Soldering with a torch to create a seamless join

  • Shaping and rounding rings on a mandrel

  • Applying various textures with hammers and stamps

  • Finishing and polishing techniques for a professional look

Equipment & Tools You’ll Learn:

  • Jeweler’s Files, ring mandrel, soldering torch & set-up, hammers, stamps, and quick polishing equipment.

Class Outline:

  1. Studio Safety & Introduction: Overview of tools, torch safety, and project goals.

  2. Demonstration & Sizing: Instructor demonstrates each step, from measuring to soldering. Students size their rings.

  3. Hands-On Fabrication: Students form, solder, and shape their rings with individual guidance.

  4. Texturing & Finishing: Students apply textures and polish their completed ring set.

  5. Wrap-Up: Review of techniques, care for silver jewelry, and Q&A.

Other Class Details:

  • Prerequisites: None. No Experience Required.

  • Class Capacity: 8 maximum, 3 minimum

  • Materials Provided?: Yes

  • Age Limit: 14+. Guardian required if under 18 (info)

  • Partner Ticket Available?: No

  • Clothing/Equipment Requirements?: Closed toed shoes, an apron, and tie your long hair back if needed.

About the Teacher

Liz honed her skills while earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in small metals and sculpture. Inspired by the world around her, she continued her education with a Masters in Cultural Studies. Liz’s extensive experience in metal work includes welding, blacksmithing, and a career in sculpture conservation, including working at the Smithsonian. Liz is the owner and creator behind Covert Metals, a one-woman metalworking studio located in Denver, Colorado. You can find her work at CovertMetals.com or on Instagram and Facebook @covertmetals.

What People Say about Liz Covert's Classes….

“Liz as the instructor immediately made the space feel safe, fun, and welcoming. She explained the process in a way that felt doable for all skill levels.”

“Liz is possibly the most enthusiastic and engaging human I’ve ever met!”

“I took two jewelry classes in college and struggled, but Liz gave tips and pointers my college professors never did that helped me be so much more successful.”