Date night
A date you both wear home
Two seats side by side, a torch each, and a ring apiece at the end. If you’re hunting for unique date ideas in Spokane, this is one you’ll remember every time you look at your hands.
$180
Per person
3–4
Hours, plan for all of it
4
Work spaces per session
925
100% sterling silver
What you'll make · 3–4 hours · 4 seats
Step by step, at your own bench
A variety of gemstones and natural stones and sterling silver bands are laid out for you to choose from. The selection changes from day to day based on my inventory, so every class is a little different.
Meet the stones- IPick your stone from the trays
- IIForm your sterling band
- IIIBuild and solder your first bezel
- IVSet the stone and polish
- VWear it home
Start to finish
What a ring making class here is really like
Most people who come to the ring workshop have never held a torch. That’s the point. It’s a beginner jewelry making class built so that three or four hours later you have formed, soldered, set, and polished a sterling silver ring that fits your finger, with a stone you chose. Here’s the afternoon, in my students’ words.
- I
Book a seat, then just show up
Pick a date on the calendar and book one seat or all four. Arrive 5–10 minutes early to check in, climb the stairs to the barn loft, and your bench is waiting with everything on it.
“We appreciated the easy to use and streamlined process from booking to our finished rings.”
Hikao - II
Choose your stone
Trays of gemstones and natural stones, plus sterling bands to match. The selection changes with my inventory, so every class is a little different. Take your time.
“It was so fun choosing the stone and learning all the steps to making a silver ring.”
Heidi - III
Safety first, then hands on
Class starts on time with safety instructions and a demonstration of each step. After that, you do the work yourself at your own bench.
“Great class with lots of options and hands-on teaching!”
Andrew - IV
Build the bezel and solder
Form your band, wrap a bezel around your stone, and solder it with a real torch. I’m at your elbow for every joint, at whatever pace you work.
“She is so attentive to each student, no matter their pace or abilities.”
Deb - V
Set it, polish it, wear it home
Push the bezel over the stone so it holds, polish until it shines, and put it on. You walk out wearing it.
“I went in hoping to be not embarrassed with my creation but left shocked that I made such a beautiful ring.”
Christina - VI
And then, usually, the next class
A lot of ring students sign up for the pendant, earring, or four-week workshop before they leave.
“I signed up on the spot for the pendant class!”
Heidi
$180 per person covers it all
Bring nothing but yourself.
- IThe entire workshop, start to finish
- IIInstruction and guidance at your bench the whole way
- IIIMaterials: a single stone and a single sterling band
- IVEvery tool, torch, and supply you need
- VA sterling silver ring you take home with you
The Studio
A barn loft in Valleyford
All classes take place in the loft of my converted barn in Valleyford, WA, just south of the Spokane Valley and 23 minutes from downtown Spokane.
- IFour work spaces, each purchased individually, every session.
- IIThere are stairs up to the studio, so it is not ADA accessible.
- IIIThe bathroom facilities are primitive (a composting toilet).
- IVReception in the barn is terrible, so replies to email can take a while. I will get back to you.
Made at the bench
Rings from recent workshops
Who comes to class
Who books the ring workshop
Make your own ring for a date, a birthday, a girls’ night, or just because you’ve always wanted to try.
Parents & kids
Bring your daughter, son, or grandkid
Some of my favorite reviews come from two generations at neighboring benches: mothers and daughters, a mom and her son, a grandmother and her granddaughter. Two people, two rings, one story.
Girls’ night · Birthdays · Bachelorettes
Book all four seats
Take every seat and the class is yours. It’s a birthday party idea for adults, a bachelorette activity, or a girls’ day out where everyone leaves with a different ring.
Experience gift
A gift that isn’t another thing
Reserve a seat in their name or send a gift card and let them choose the date. They get an afternoon at the bench and a piece of sterling jewelry they made themselves.
Buy a gift card434 reviews · 97% five-star
From the ring workshop
“Fun was had!! My granddaughter and I had the best time at our ring workshop, and we love our finished rings! What a fantastic teacher in a well equipped studio with a great selection.”
Hikao · Ring Workshop
“It was a core memory. She has created such a welcoming fun environment that lets creativity thrive.”
Alex · Ring Workshop
“The instructor is so patient and knowledgeable and her materials, studio and instruction are high quality. I’m so happy with the ring I made.”
Emily · Ring Workshop
Read all reviews“We had so much fun and Sarah was amazing. Highly recommend.”
Keaton · Ring Workshop
Questions
Questions and booking policies
How do you make a silver ring?
In class it goes like this: choose a stone, form a sterling band to fit your finger, shape a bezel (a thin wall of silver) around the stone and solder it in place with a torch, then push the bezel over the stone so it holds tight, and polish. I demonstrate each step, then you do it yourself at your own bench. The ring workshop →
How long does it take to make a ring?
Plan on 3–4 hours for the ring workshop, start to finish, including time to choose your stone. You leave wearing the ring.
What is a bezel setting?
A bezel is a thin band of silver that wraps around the edge of a stone. Once it’s soldered in place, you gently push the top edge over the stone so it’s held all the way around. It’s one of the oldest and most secure ways to set a stone, and it’s the setting you learn in every workshop here.
Is silversmithing hard to learn?
The basics are very learnable in an afternoon. Most of my students have never soldered anything before they sit down at the bench. Getting really good takes practice, which is what the four-week workshop is for, but you don’t need experience or any special skill to make a piece you’re proud of. The four-week workshop →
What should I wear to a jewelry making class?
Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty, and closed-toe shoes. Tie back long hair and skip loose sleeves or dangly scarves, since you’ll be working near a torch. Everything else, from tools to safety gear, is at your bench.
Can I book the whole class for my group?
Yes. Seats are sold one at a time, so book every seat and the class is yours. Ring and four-week sessions have four seats; pendant and earring sessions have two. It’s a good fit for birthdays, bachelorette parties, girls’ nights, and small team outings. For anything larger, email me. Email Sarah →
When should I arrive?
Please plan to arrive 5–10 minutes early to allow time for check-in, so class can begin promptly at the scheduled start time.
What if I’m running late?
Workshops begin on time. If you arrive after the start, you may miss important safety instructions and demonstrations. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late may not be able to participate, depending on the project and safety requirements. Late arrivals are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling, as each class is carefully structured and prepared in advance.
What if I can’t make it?
If you do not attend and do not give advance notice, the cost of the workshop is forfeited. Because class sizes are limited, seats are reserved, and materials are prepared for each person, there are no refunds or transfers for no-shows.
What if only a few people sign up?
If fewer than two people sign up for your class, I may offer a rescheduled date or a refund. I’ll contact you the day before the class (the cutoff for new bookings) with your options.
Can I book a private lesson instead?
Yes. If group classes aren’t your thing, reach out and we can set up a two-hour one-on-one workshop.
Getting here
Classes for Spokane and the Inland Northwest
The studio is in Valleyford, just south of Spokane Valley and 23 minutes from downtown Spokane. It’s an easy drive from the South Hill and Liberty Lake, and under an hour from Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls, so students come from all over the Inland Northwest.
Spokane · Spokane Valley · South Hill · Liberty Lake · Valleyford · Coeur d’Alene · Post Falls · North Idaho
Coming from Coeur d’Alene or Post Falls?Questions before you book?
Ask Sarah about a class
Not sure which workshop suits you, or hoping to bring a group? Send a note and Sarah will reply by email. This doesn’t reserve a seat — seats are booked through the class calendar.