Metal Art Workshop: Ring Making

Learn metalsmithing techniques through jewelry-making

Do you want to try jewelry-making? This weekend workshop is a great place to start. Participants will learn basic metalsmithing techniques such as sanding, sawing, filing, drilling, forming, surface embellishment, soldering, and patination with non-ferrous metals such as copper and brass at the beginning of the workshop.

After understanding the materials and tools, participants will make a couple of sterling silver rings on the second day out of sheet and wire. A simple bezel setting to attach a cabochon stone is also introduced. Attend with your friends or family members to make special rings to take home and have a great weekend in the UW-Stout Metals lab Saturday through Sunday.

All materials, as well as lunch and snacks on both days, are provided. Individual lodging in a campus dorm for one night is available for additional cost. Learn more about what you will gain during the workshop below, and register no later than July 18!

August 1 – 2, 2026

Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM

Sunday: 9 AM – 4 PM

What will you gain?

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Comprehend properties of non-ferrous metals

• Understand relevant safety issues when working with metals

• Utilize basic metalsmithing processes of sawing, soldering, bezel stone setting, surface embellishment, and polishing

• Produce a one-of-a kind ring that reflects personal style

• Identify the artistic expression and artisanship in metalwork

Who should enroll?

This course is designed for anyone interested in jewelry making or metalsmithing. No experience is required. Whether you are a beginner looking for a new hobby or an artist wanting to add new material to work with, this weekend format provides the intensive instruction and lab time needed to succeed.

What will it cost?

Workshop Only:

• Early Bird Discount (Register by July 11, 2026): $629

• Stout Proud Discount (UW-Stout Faculty, Staff, Student, and Alumni Registration): $629

• Regular Registration: $789

Workshop with Lodging:

• Early Bird Discount with Individual Dorm Stay (Register by July 11, 2026): $689

• Stout Proud Discount with Individual Dorm Stay (UW-Stout Faculty, Staff, Student, and Alumni Registration): $689

• Regular Registration with Individual Dorm Stay: $849

Important Notes: 

• REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 18, 2026.

• Food: Lunch and snacks will be provided on both days. Dietary restrictions should be noted in the registration form.

• Faculty/Staff/Students: Use your UW-Stout email when registering to receive discount.

• Alumni: Reach out to gieskingj@uwstout.edu to receive a discount code BEFORE completing the registration form.

• Waiting List: Class size is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible! We will have a waiting list and will notify you if a space opens up, in order of completed registration.

• FAQs: For information on Payment and Cancellation Policy, Disability Accommodations, and other issues, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.

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Register HERE.

From the UW-Stout website.