Private Tour

Silver Ring Workshop in Kent, England

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Learn a new skill and make a completely unique ring that you can wear and treasure forever.

You are encouraged to make your design unique with patterns, textures and personalised stamps.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

Coffee and/or Tea

Guide

Price for materials is not included (minimum of £10 covers basic ring)

What To Expect

You'll join me in the studio at 10am, we will discuss basic designs and measure your finger. I will make you a drink, give you an apron and you will sit at the workbench. The first stage is to saw your silver to length. I will then teach you how to pattern, texturise and/or stamp personalise your piece. By this stage the silver will need to be annealed, I will explain why and teach you how to use the torch. You will then forge your ring to shape and saw it to size. It is then ready to be soldered, I will explain the process and you will use the torch to join the ring. I will then teach you how to use the metal files to clean the join, buff any scratches and polish the whole ring up ready to wear. Sessions for one or two people last between 2-3hours. MATERIALS ARE NOT INCLUDED an additional cost of £10-£30 per ring will need to be paid at the end of the session depending on the finished weight of your rings. Please note this is a beginners workshop so ring designs will be kept simple - no signet rings.

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Silver Ring Workshop in Kent, England

Reviews

4.99

97 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent visit, well worth doing
Melissa C,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a lovely experience with Annie. Well worth a visit. We were able to make a new memory that we were able to take home. We will visit again. Thank you!
Annie was a great host,...
Max N,
Mar 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Annie was a great host, very informative and knowledgeable super helpful when asked all manner of questions and was patient and guides you through every step of the process. Would highly recommend the experience to anyone.
A lovely teacher who teaches you the skills to make a silver ring to wear home
Melanie G,
Dec 1, 2024
- Viator
5.00
My second ring workshop with the talented - and patient - Annie in Canterbury! A terrific teacher. This time I brought my husband along so that he could make a ring for himself. Each step of the process is clearly explained and demonstrated by Annie and then we used each technique at the next stage in making our own rings - the result is that the completed rings are made by ourselves. The gallery in Canterbury where the workshops are held is delightful - and coffee too! My husband said as we left "I can't believe that the scrappy piece of metal I started with this morning is now a shiny ring I'm wearing home". We'll certainly be booking another workshop with Annie.
Well worth it
Emma P,
Oct 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The place was easy to find and close to a multi story car park, Annie was welcoming, talked us through everything with perfect patience and encouragement, the gallery is beautiful and the other staff friendly, really nice comfortable workshop, absolutely loved the experience, would definitely do this again!
A well-planned class - delivered by an extremely competent teacher
Melanie G,
Jul 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00
A thoroughly enjoyable and well-planned class in a beautiful, ancient building in the heart of Canterbury. The class was delivered by Annie – an extremely competent and patient teacher. Starting with choosing the design for my ring, Annie explained the use of the tools and then carefully demonstrated each step of the process on ‘her’ ring which I then replicated on ‘my’ ring. This method of teaching ensured that I really felt I had made my own silver ring, to wear home. I was thrilled with the result – and the ring has been much admired. Seeing a dull band of silver metal become a shiny, glinting ring in just a few hours in my own hands was an amazing experience.