Overview
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3 hours
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A great activity for friends, partners, or families to do together! Each creation is completely unique, and you'll learn new things in a safe and comfortable environment, with expert guidance the whole way. Leave with a one-of a kind wearable treasure, made with your own hands! We teach groups of up to six participants; if you have fewer than six participants and would like to make this a private experience, please reach out to us and we will do our best to accommodate.
Our studio on Canyon Road in Santa Fe is in the heart of the historic arts district, surrounded by world-class galleries and the unique Pueblo-Revival architecture that this area is known for. With views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and the Santa Fe River close by, you are truly in a creative's paradise.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of cuttlebone casting — a traditional metal casting technique using the bone-like shell of a cuttlefish. Perfect for beginners and jewelry enthusiasts alike, this workshop guides you through all the steps of the process. You can choose to make a pendant, a ring, a keychain, or a small talisman. Carve your desired form into the bone to make a mold. The instructor will show how to properly set it up for a successful casting, and will melt the silver as you watch. You'll put the finishing touches on your piece to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with unique texture. Walk away with your own handcrafted item and a new skill rooted in centuries-old craft! *The class instructor will do the actual torch work and casting while the students observe. Please plan to wear closed-toed shoes, clothing that you don't mind if it gets a little dirty, and bring your reading glasses if you need them. This is a 2-3 hour class (depending on the number of participants, it can take a little longer to finish all the castings. Plan for two hours for up to 3 people and around 3 hours for 4-6 participants.)
Options
Silver Casting with Cuttlebone
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Silver Casting
Caroline D,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Its a unique activity to try and each person gets to keep their creation. The teacher is super knowledgeable and engaging.
Great Experience - Highly Recommend!
Kathryn S,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fun experience! Emily is an excellent instructor, very patient and talented. All three of us truly enjoyed the entire process. This is the kind of class that would be fun to take more than once.
Great class
Jenifer F,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great, and we had no experience at all and our pieces turned out great. Emily was a great teacher.
Great Class
Marco L,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Emily is very knowledgeable about silver castings. She guides you with advice on design and structure. She is very patient & encouraging. It was thought initially we just do sightseeing on Canyon Rd but we were so glad we took this course instead. Highly recommend!
We both created our own...
MaryJoan B,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We both created our own silver souvenir with no experience of our own! Emily was patient and helpful. Her passion comes through.
The highlight of my trip to Santa Fe
lindsaymZ4268ZQ,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can't say enough great things about my experience! Booked this on a whim during a short trip to Santa Fe and it ended up being the highlight of my time there, I'm so glad I went. Perfect choice for locals, solo travelers, or pairs/groups, I can't recommend it enough. Emily was a phenomenal teacher—I've never worked with any of the materials or tools that were involved but she made them all very approachable and I learned a lot along the way. Fun challenge to use my brain in a new way and ended up with the coolest kind of souvenir: one I got to make myself!
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