LJUBLJANA WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Forging a Circle: Handcrafting a Silver Ring with Christoph Steidl in Ljubljana
A 3–4 hour, hands-on workshop at Zlatarna Zlato runo where participants learn step-by-step silversmithing to create a personalized ring.
Forging a Circle: Handcrafting a Silver Ring with Christoph Steidl in Ljubljana.
In central Ljubljana, Moč prstana places you inside the small atelier of jeweler Christoph Steidl for a focused, hands-on workshop in silver ring making. Over several hours you’ll move from material selection through melting, forming and finishing under the jeweler’s guidance, and leave with a one-of-a-kind silver ring made during the session.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Work directly with jeweler Christoph Steidl
The workshop is led by Christoph Steidl in his Zlato runo atelier; he guides participants through materials, processes and techniques used to make rings and provides hands-on instruction throughout the session.
From alloy to finished band
Participants learn and practise core jewellery processes—preparing silver alloy, melting, cleaning, forging, soldering and filing—culminating in the creation of a finished silver ring.
A personalized ring that symbolizes a bond
The session focuses on shaping a ring to chosen form and surface, producing a unique keepsake created with intention and skilled oversight.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
The pace is intentional and craft-focused: an introductory briefing on materials and techniques gives way to a sequence of hands-on stages—preparing the silver, heating and shaping, joining and refining—each overseen by the jeweler so you move steadily toward a finished ring in a single 3–4 hour session.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits and where it may not fit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs approximately 3–4 hours.
Meet at Zlatarna Zlato runo, Rimska cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana.
Instruction is available in Slovenian, English and German.
No specific gear or clothing requirements are listed in the trip data.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the workshop last?
The session lasts approximately 3–4 hours.
Where does the workshop meet?
Meet at Zlatarna Zlato runo, Rimska cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana.
Who leads the workshop?
The workshop is led by jeweler Christoph Steidl in his Zlato runo atelier.
What will I make?
Participants craft a personalized silver ring, choosing form and surface and completing the piece during the session.
What languages is the workshop offered in?
Instruction and guidance are available in Slovenian, English and German.
What if I can’t complete a step myself?
If a participant cannot complete the work, the jeweler will assist.