Metalsmithing Ring Workshop

Come learn foundational metalsmithing techniques, including forming, soldering, texturing, and finishing, while creating a small collection of brass stacker rings.   
Students will create three rings using different textures and embellishments.

Possible embellishments:
 • Hammered texture
 • Textured wires
• Small metal ball accents

Bring to class: safety goggles or glasses, hair tie if needed, reading glasses for close-up work if needed.


Instructor Bio:  
Colleen Puglia is a jewelry artist who creates handcrafted pieces inspired by flowers, gardens, and the quiet beauty of natural forms. Working primarily with metals such as silver, copper, and brass, her designs often feature botanical motifs, organic textures, and softly imperfect forms that reflect the rhythms of nature.
Colleen’s work is rooted in traditional metalsmithing techniques including sawing, soldering, forming, and hand finishing. She is passionate about sharing these skills with beginners and believes that learning to work with metal can be both empowering and deeply rewarding.
Through her teaching, Colleen encourages students to explore creativity while building strong technical foundations in jewelry making.
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