Spend three focused hours on Canyon Road learning silversmith basics and leaving with custom stacking rings. This hands-on workshop pairs technical instruction with the creative energy of Santa Fe’s arts district.
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A late-afternoon light slants across Canyon Road as students take their places at workbenches, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains watching from the north. Inside Acequia Jewelry Workshop the metallic tang of flux and the soft glow of a torch set a focused tone; outside, gallery doors and the Santa Fe River hum with slow city life. Over three hours, participants move deliberately from measuring and sizing to forming, soldering, texturing and finishing a set of custom silver stacking rings.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires fine motor control and standing for short periods.
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History
Canyon Road evolved from a 17th–19th century route into Santa Fe’s premier arts district; silversmithing and metalwork have deep roots here in Spanish and Native crafts traditions.
Conservation
The studio uses small-group instruction to minimize material waste and encourages recycling of metal scraps; visitors should respect local galleries and historic streetscape by following parking and trash guidelines.
Reserve your spot on the Silver Stacking Rings- Jewelry Making Workshop today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear closed-toe shoes
You’ll be near torches, files and solder — closed-toe shoes protect your feet from dropped tools or hot metal.
Bring reading glasses
Fine work requires close vision; bring reading or magnifying glasses if you use them.
Hydrate and pace yourself
Class is three hours long with focused handwork — sip water and take short rests to avoid hand fatigue.
Plan transit ahead
Canyon Road has limited parking; use downtown parking or a short taxi/ride-share for easiest access.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet around tools, hot metal and workshop surfaces.
Reading or magnifying glasses
Helps with fine detailing and sizing during soldering and finishing.
Layered, comfortable clothing
Light layers are useful in Santa Fe’s variable canyon temperatures and for workshop comfort.
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Notebook and pen
Record finger sizes and technique notes on the provided cheat sheet for future projects.