Silver Casting with Cuttlebone

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

A great activity for a friend trip, a family with teenagers looking for a hands-on activity, or your bachelorette party! 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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

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.)

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Silver Casting with Cuttlebone

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great class
Jenifer F,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It 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
5.00
Emily 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
I 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!