GRAND LAKE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
At the Bench in Grand Lake: Crafting a Sterling Silver Bracelet with Stone
A 3-hour, beginner-friendly silversmithing workshop at Rocky Mountain Folk School where students shape, set, and finish a sterling silver bracelet.
At the Bench in Grand Lake: Crafting a Sterling Silver Bracelet with Stone.
Set in Grand Lake, Colorado, this beginner-friendly silversmithing class walks participants step by step through shaping and forming sterling silver, setting a stone, and finishing a wearable bracelet—no prior experience required and all basic materials provided.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bench Skills from First Cut to Finish
Students learn foundational metalsmithing techniques at the bench—shaping and forming the silver, then preparing surfaces for setting and polish—under instructor guidance.
Choose and Set a Stone
A selection of stones is provided for students to choose from; those who prefer can upgrade to a premium stone available for purchase through the instructor.
Leave with a Handcrafted Bracelet
By the end of the session each participant departs with a finished sterling silver bracelet set with their chosen stone and a solid introduction to silversmithing skills to build on.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
In a focused three-hour session, the instructor guides a small group through the sequence of benchwork: preparing and shaping the bracelet form, setting a selected stone, and applying final finishes. The pace is hands-on and deliberate, designed to leave beginners with a completed piece and practical skills.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who might look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs approximately three hours.
Sessions begin at the Grand Lake Center, 301 Marina Drive, Grand Lake, CO 80447.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on work, closed-toe shoes, bring reading glasses if needed and a water or non-alcoholic beverage; come ready to learn.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need previous silversmithing experience?
No—this is a beginner-friendly class and no prior experience is required.
How long is the workshop?
The class lasts three hours.
Where do I meet for the class?
Meet at the Grand Lake Center, 301 Marina Drive, Grand Lake, CO 80447.
What should I bring to the workshop?
Bring comfortable clothing suitable for a hands-on workshop, closed-toe shoes, reading glasses if needed, and water or a non-alcoholic beverage.
Are materials included, or do I need to buy supplies?
All basic materials are provided; a premium stone upgrade is available for purchase directly from the instructor for those who want it.