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Turn a discarded spoon into a custom ring or bracelet in this hands-on workshop in Savannah. In two hours you’ll learn cutting, filing, shaping and polishing techniques and leave with a finished piece and practical metalworking skills.
Turn a discarded spoon into a custom ring or bracelet in this hands-on workshop in Savannah. In two hours you’ll learn cutting, filing, shaping and polishing techniques and leave with a finished piece and practical metalworking skills.
Stepping into the studio, the clink of metal and the scent of polishing compound replace the city’s humid air. Light from a front window catches the curved lines of spoon handles and fork tines laid out like a small, salvaged fleet. You choose a piece, feeling the weight and history of the object before you cut, shape and finish it into something new.
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Operated by Double Trouble Treasures Upcycled Art Workshops · Savannah, Georgia
Stepping into the studio, the clink of metal and the scent of polishing compound replace the city’s humid air. Light from a front window catches the curved lines of spoon handles and fork tines laid out like a small, salvaged fleet. You choose a piece, feeling the weight and history of the object before you cut, shape and finish it into something new.
The practice of repurposing silverware has roots in thrifty household repairs and 20th-century craft movements; today it bridges maker culture and sustainability. Locally, Savannah’s craft scene favors hands-on learning and reclaimed materials—this workshop mirrors that ethic by teaching practical metalwork on a small scale. The silver you handle may have started as flatware stamped from sheet metal; your work transforms it through measured cuts, filing and polishing.
Around the studio you’ll notice regional touches: postcards of the riverfront, a jar of shells from the nearby coast, shelves of patina samples. The experience is part design lesson, part light metallurgy — no prior training required, but attention to detail matters. In two focused hours you’ll learn to measure, trim sharp edges, form curves for a ring or a bracelet, and apply a final buff for shine.
Plan for practicalities: arrive with clean nails and closed-toe shoes, expect mild standing, and bring a small bag for your finished piece. The instructor provides tools and a vintage silverware blank; you leave with a wearable object and the skills to try another at home. Whether you come for creativity or a conscious take on craft, this workshop gives clear steps to make something personal from something old.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short periods of standing and fine motor control
No. The workshop is beginner-friendly and instructors guide you through each step from measuring to finishing.
You’ll take home a completed ring or bracelet made from vintage silverware, plus any small embellishments added during the class.
Yes; a vintage silverware piece and the studio tools and consumables needed to complete your project are provided.
Age requirements vary; the booking form asks for age band and the studio may set a minimum due to tool use—check before booking.
Savannah has a strong maker and antiques scene; repurposing flatware connects contemporary craft to the region’s history of domestic skill and trade.
Upcycling flatware reduces waste and demand for newly mined metals; the workshop emphasizes reuse and teaches basic care to extend the life of your piece.
Double Trouble Treasures Upcycled Art Workshops operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Stepping into the studio, the clink of metal and the scent of polishing compound replace the city’s humid air. Light from a front window catches the curved lines of spoon handles and fork tines laid out like a small, salvaged fleet. You choose a piece, feeling the weight and history of the object before you cut, shape and finish it into something new.
Stepping into the studio, the clink of metal and the scent of polishing compound replace the city’s humid air. Light from a front window catches the curved lines of spoon handles and fork tines laid out like a small, salvaged fleet. You choose a piece, feeling the weight and history of the object before you cut, shape and finish it into something new.
The practice of repurposing silverware has roots in thrifty household repairs and 20th-century craft movements; today it bridges maker culture and sustainability. Locally, Savannah’s craft scene favors hands-on learning and reclaimed materials—this workshop mirrors that ethic by teaching practical metalwork on a small scale. The silver you handle may have started as flatware stamped from sheet metal; your work transforms it through measured cuts, filing and polishing.
Around the studio you’ll notice regional touches: postcards of the riverfront, a jar of shells from the nearby coast, shelves of patina samples. The experience is part design lesson, part light metallurgy — no prior training required, but attention to detail matters. In two focused hours you’ll learn to measure, trim sharp edges, form curves for a ring or a bracelet, and apply a final buff for shine.
Plan for practicalities: arrive with clean nails and closed-toe shoes, expect mild standing, and bring a small bag for your finished piece. The instructor provides tools and a vintage silverware blank; you leave with a wearable object and the skills to try another at home. Whether you come for creativity or a conscious take on craft, this workshop gives clear steps to make something personal from something old.