Silver Works - Make Your Own Claddagh Ring

Join Silver Works for a 2-hour workshop where you will learn how make a Claddagh Ring by learning the basic skills of goldsmithing and make your very own ring.

What can I expect

Learn how to make a Claddagh Ring
Expert guidance from the team of Goldsmiths
Tea, Coffee and chocolate treats provided
Acquire new and unique skills

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Make Your Own Claddagh Ring

Whether you are interested in learning a new skill or you want to create something in a fun and relaxed environment, this workshop is for you.

During the class you will learn how to make your own silver Claddagh Ring.

What is a Claddagh Ring?

This is a traditional Irish ring in which a heart represents love, the crown stands for loyalty and the two clasped hands symbolize friendship.

You will begin with a Claddagh Ring strip and you will learn the basic skills of goldsmithing that will allow you to transform this into a gorgeous, made to measure Claddagh ring that you will be proud to say you made yourself.

What you will learn

You learn the basics of goldsmithing which includes;

How to mark using a scribe and pierce your strip of silver with a jewellers saw.
How to form a ring using pliers and a ring mandrel
Watch it being soldered whilst being explained the process by your teacher
How the file the ring using different size hand files
How to texture the ring using a planishing hammer - if you want to
Watch it being polished on a polishing motor to your chosen finish - matt or shiny!

Maximum 6 tickets per class - subject to availability.

Workshop duration - 2 Hours

Tea, coffee and chocolate treats provided

Please wear closed shoes

All tools and equipment, drills & aprons are provided for the duration of the course

Silver Works - 24 Drury St, Dublin, D02 V658