If you’ve been searching for “jewelry making classes near me” and want more than a craft-store experience, you’re in the right place.

At Fire & Fringe, located in Downtown Caldwell, we offer private, one-on-one silversmithing classes where you create real sterling silver jewelry using natural gemstones.

This is not an assembly class. This is traditional, hands-on silversmithing.

Why Our Jewelry Making Classes Are Different

Many jewelry workshops focus on pre-made components or limited hands on experience. At Fire & Fringe, you learn real metalsmithing techniques and complete every step yourself.

Each class includes:

Private instruction (never paired with strangers)
One-on-one or groups of friends (1–4 comfortably, up to 6 with approval)
Real sterling silver
Genuine gemstones
Professional tools and safety equipment
A fully finished piece you made yourself

After a live demonstration, you will shape, solder, set, and polish your own jewelry. I will guide you, but you do the work. If you’re looking for silversmithing classes in Idaho that teach true technique, this is it.

What You’ll Learn in a Beginner Silversmithing Class

Even if you’ve never touched a torch before, you can take this class. Depending on which class you choose, you’ll learn how to:

Shape size sterling silver ring
Solder using traditional silversmithing techniques
Create bezels
Set natural gemstones
Polish and professionally finish your piece

You’ll leave wearing jewelry you made, and understanding how it was created. If you’ve been wanting to learn silversmithing but didn’t know where to start, this is your entry point.

Not Local? You Can Learn Silversmithing at Home

If you’re searching for jewelry making classes but can’t attend in person, I also offer downloadable beginner silversmithing workbooks.

These step-by-step PDF guides include:

Tool and supply lists
Safety guidelines
Materials recommendations
Detailed project walkthroughs
My personal techniques and tips
Clickable links to tools, resources, and more

The workbooks are designed for beginners who want to start their own home studio or deepen their skills after taking a class. You don’t have to live in Idaho to learn, however you will need to purchase your own tools and materials.

View the availble silversmithing workbook here:

Shop Workbooks

Why Learn Silversmithing?

Because creating something with your hands is different.

Working with fire.
Shaping metal.
Setting stone.

There’s something powerful about wearing a piece of jewelry you made yourself, especially when it’s crafted from sterling silver and natural turquoise.

Whether you’re ready to book a private silversmithing class in Caldwell, Idaho or download a beginner jewelry making guide to learn from home, Fire & Fringe gives you both options.

Spots are limited. The studio is small. And once you start, you’ll wish you had done it sooner!