Beginner Level 1
Turn one design into a mirrored pair.
Saw, shape, texture and polish sterling-silver sheet into two balanced dangle earrings with a design created by you.
This workshop is not held at NewMakeIt’s 621 Timothy Street facility. Please go directly to the Gorham Street location.
Design once. Make it twice.
Develop one pattern and reproduce it in reverse to create a cohesive left-and-right pair.
Your finished project
A pair of sterling-silver dangle earrings
Transform flat silver sheet into a mirrored pair using drilled openings, precise saw-piercing, surface texture and a polished finish.
Precision, symmetry and surface detail.
Follow the full process from transferring the design to finishing the completed earrings.
Lay out the mirrored design
Transfer your pattern accurately so the two earrings read as a balanced pair.
Drill and saw the silver
Create pilot holes and use a jeweller’s saw to cut the internal design carefully.
Shape clean edges
File and smooth the pierced pieces while maintaining symmetry and proportion.
Texture and polish
Use emery paper, punches and polishing tools to create a professional surface.
Current workshop
dates and times.
Choose the available four-hour workshop date in the booking calendar above.
Jim Travers
Meet Jim.
Individual help with precise handwork
Jim Travers demonstrates safe saw setup, piercing and finishing techniques, then helps each participant maintain symmetry and clean detail across the pair.
Everything for the pair is included.
The workshop fee covers the silver, tools and finishing materials used from design layout through final polish.
Workshop details.
Beginner Level 1
The workshop introduces the essential piercing and finishing techniques used for this project.
Maximum six participants
The small class allows individual help with sawing, symmetry and finishing.
All materials included
Sterling silver, findings and finishing supplies are provided.
Off-site location
Market Candle Company, Unit 17, 1100 Gorham Street, Newmarket.
Come workshop ready
Wear closed-toe shoes and practical clothing. Secure long hair and avoid loose sleeves around tools. Required equipment and safety guidance are provided.
Ready to create your silver earrings?
Choose the available workshop date in the booking calendar above.
Please review our class cancellation policy before registering.