You will learn the basics of goldsmithing, this includes:

– How to mark with a scribe and pierce your strip of silver  with a jewellers saw.
– How to form a ring using pliers and a ring mandrel
– You will watch it being soldered whilst being explained the process by your teacher
– How to file the ring using different size hand files
– How to texture the ring using a planishing hammer- if you wish

– You will watch it being polished on a polishing motor to your chosen finish – matt or shiny!

Our  classes here at Silverworks have been awarded the Most Reviewed Experience in Ireland by Airbnb! We were also shortlisted as a finalist for 2020 Hen & Stag Supplier of the Year by Wedding Online. Due to our excellent reputation our classes tend to book up, we recommend booking ahead to avoid any disappointment!

The  Workshop is approximately 2 hours and costs €119 per person.

Please see below the booking area at the bottom of the page for our current availability

If you are a group of 6 or above please reach out to us if you are interested in a private class.

Should you have any further questions, please do pop us a message to enquiries@silverworks.ie

This is why we offer only 6 places within our bespoke courses, so you get the most out of each class!

You will be taught by highly experienced goldsmiths, working within the industry who has an abundance of Jewellery design experience.

Claddagh ring (size 10.50mm) included in full price.

Larger silver Claddagh ring (size 13.50mm) is an additional €10 to be paid on arrival for the workshop. Please request this in advance of your workshop. 

Expert tuition from our team of fabulous Goldsmiths.

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

We provide Tea & coffee and some chocolate treats also.

We now offer engraving on the ring you make! It is a one week turnaround time. Make it even more special by adding initials or a date. The cost of this is €30 if collected from our city centre shop. 

You will be contacted by text when it is ready for collection. Alternatively, if you need it shipped, it would either be €10 (within Ireland) to €15 (outside of Ireland) depending on where you live. Please note that it is at Owner’s Own Risk for items to be posted. We cannot accept responsibility for lost items once we leave them in our courier’s hands. We do all we can to but once they are gone to post, there is nothing further we can do. 

We can also offer a gold plating service, its €30 for a 14-21 day service turnaround. Simply let your teacher know and they will organise this for you. 

In order to cancel a booking, you must inform us by email at enquiries@silverworks.ie

Your cancellation must be confirmed as received by us on or before the relevant dates, as set out below. All cancellations and transfers are subject to an administrative fee of 10% of the cost of the class/course.

• If your written request is received more than 30 days before the event is due to begin, you will be entitled to a full refund of the amount paid, less the administrative fee.
• If your written request is received within the 30 day period before the event, you will not be entitled to a refund for your place.
• Cancellations requested after the course/event has started will not be considered.
• Transfer to an alternative course/event should be requested in writing at least 14 days before the course start date.
  Transfer requested less than 14 days before the event may be declined unless a replacement student can be found for your place prior to the start date.
• If you fail to attend a course, event or class, no refund will be given, and no transfer request will be accepted.
• If a class is cancelled or postponed for reasons for which we are responsible, such as staff illness, we will make every reasonable effort to reschedule the class to suit the majority of attendees, or add missed hours onto remaining classes.

Please note that all courses require a minimum number of attendees. If too few bookings are received, courses may be rescheduled.

Gift vouchers are not refundable in any circumstances.

If you cancel a course and are entitled to a refund, we will usually refund any money received using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. We will process the refund due to you as soon as possible and, in any event, within 30 days of the day we received your valid notice of cancellation.

We ask that you wear closed shoes. You will be provided with aprons to keep your clothes clean. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to get in touch with us today at info@silverworks.ie

I have someone under the age of 18 that wants to take part, can they?

Yes absolutely, this class can be attended by people as young as 10. However, anyone under the age of 16 does need to be accompanied by an adult that has also booked a spot on our workshop.  We use hand tools such as hammers and files that could potentially hurt them so we need you there to watch over and help them.

Do we have wheelchair access into our workshops?

Unfortunately, we are not wheelchair accessible at our location. There are a set of stairs up and down to our both our workshops. 

Based in two locations in the Heart of Dublin City Centre, on the lively Drury Street and at our new location on Georges Street. We are in a prime location for multiple bus routes as well as being within short walking distances from Luas Lines, Train Stations and Trinity College. For workshops in our Drury Street location you’ll find us above our sister brand shop named ‘The Collective’ which is home to over 30 Irish based jewellery designers’ and more at 24 Drury Street, D02 V658. Spot our Silver Works sign outside the building! For workshops based in our Georges street location we are at 4 South Great Georges Street, D02 NR59.

Some Dublin Buses that will bring you within a 2 minute walk to our location:

83, 83a, 9, 16, 123, 14, 15, 140, 40