GRAND LAKE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Forging Statement Hoops on Grand Lake: A Hands-On Silversmithing Workshop
A three-hour, beginner-friendly workshop at Rocky Mountain Folk School where you craft bold brass hoop earrings finished with sterling silver posts—this guide outlines what to expect and how to prepare.
Forging Statement Hoops on Grand Lake: A Hands-On Silversmithing Workshop.
On the shoreside town of Grand Lake, a compact metals studio provides a focused, three-hour introduction to basic silversmithing; students are guided step by step through sizing, stamping, forming, soldering, and finishing a pair of bold brass hoops with sterling silver posts, leaving with a polished, wearable piece they made themselves.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Bold, Handmade Pair of Hoops
Participants complete a bold pair of brass hoop earrings, finished with sterling silver posts, and take home a unique piece of jewelry they crafted entirely by hand.
Foundational Metalsmithing Techniques
The class teaches core techniques—measuring and sizing, stamping and texturing, forming, soldering, and finishing—that translate into future metalsmithing projects.
Real Materials in a Supportive Workshop
Work takes place in a supportive studio setting using real jeweler’s brass and sterling silver components, with all materials provided for the session.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The three-hour workshop is hands-on and instructor-led, moving through a compact sequence of tool orientation, design sizing, decorative stamping, forming and shaping, soldering sterling silver posts, and a sequence of filing, sanding and polishing to achieve a finished shine.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on work; closed-toe shoes are required. Bring reading glasses if you need them for close work, and a water or other non-alcoholic beverage.
Bring a willingness to learn and get creative; dress for a studio environment where you’ll be handling metal and tools.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior experience in metalsmithing?
No—this is a beginner-friendly class; no prior experience is required.
What will I make in the workshop?
You will craft a bold pair of brass hoop earrings finished with sterling silver posts.
How long is the class?
The workshop runs for three hours.
Are materials provided?
Yes—materials are provided for the session.
Where does the workshop meet?
Meet at Rocky Mountain Folk School, 315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake, CO 80447.