GRAND LAKE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Silversmithing in Grand Lake: Craft a Spinner Ring at Rocky Mountain Folk School
A three-hour, beginner-friendly workshop in Grand Lake where participants form, size, solder, and finish a sterling-band spinner ring and leave with a handcrafted piece.
Silversmithing in Grand Lake: Craft a Spinner Ring at Rocky Mountain Folk School.
At Rocky Mountain Folk School in Grand Lake, this beginner-friendly silversmithing workshop teaches foundational metalsmithing techniques as students craft a spinner ring from start to finish—using sterling for the wide band and sterling or copper for spinner accents—with all materials provided and no prior experience required.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Wearable, Moving Ring
Create a dynamic spinner ring designed to move with you—forming a wide band and a separate spinner that rotates around it to produce a tactile, wearable piece.
Foundational Metalsmithing
Learn essential silversmithing techniques—measuring, forming, soldering, filing, sanding, and polishing—that provide a practical foundation for future jewelry work.
Quality Metals and Options
Work with quality metals including jeweler's brass and sterling silver accents; rings are created using a sterling wide band with sterling or copper spinner accents.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
Over a focused three-hour session, instructors introduce tools and safety, then guide students through measuring and forming a wide band, sizing and shaping spinner bands, soldering and assembly, and the filing, sanding, and polishing needed to finish a wearable spinner ring.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop is best for—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a hands-on workshop, closed-toe shoes, and bring reading glasses if you need them for close work. Bring water or a non-alcoholic beverage and a willingness to learn.
The workshop runs three hours and meets at Rocky Mountain Folk School – 315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake, CO 80447.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior experience?
No prior experience is required; the workshop is designed for beginners.
How long is the workshop?
The class runs three hours.
Where is the workshop held?
At Rocky Mountain Folk School – 315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake, CO 80447.
Are materials provided?
Yes. All materials are provided; rings are created using a sterling wide band with sterling silver or copper spinner accents, and a sterling silver wide band upgrade is available at the start of class for an additional fee.
What will I leave with?
Each student leaves with a finished spinner ring and the basic metalsmithing skills covered during the workshop.
What should I bring to class?
Bring comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on work, closed-toe shoes, reading glasses if needed, and a water or non-alcoholic beverage.