Join our instructor, Charlene Hall, to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind gemstone pendant in this fun and hands-on one-day silversmithing workshop.
You’ll begin by choosing a semi-precious gemstone in a colour that speaks to you, then learn the techniques needed to turn it into a wearable piece of jewellery. Charlene will guide you through the process of creating and soldering a bezel, then securely setting your gemstone to create your finished pendant.
No previous experience is necessary — Charlene will guide you through each step and introduce you to the fundamentals of traditional silversmithing in a relaxed, creative environment.
All tools and materials are included, including your choice of a semi-precious stone. You’ll leave the workshop with a beautiful handmade gemstone pendant that you created yourself.
Price: $250 per person
Includes all supplies. There will be time for a lunch break during the session.
Limited space available; Courses are for students 16+ years old. Younger teens may attend if accompanied by an adult who is also registered.
Charlene Hall is a jewellery designer and silversmith based on Pender Island, BC, where she designs and handcrafts each piece in her studio.
With over 25 years of experience, Charlene has studied a wide range of jewellery-making techniques and continues to expand her skills through ongoing learning and exploration.
Her work is driven by a deep curiosity about metals and how they interact, as well as a long-standing love of the stones she works with. Each stone plays a central role in shaping the final design, resulting in jewellery that is often one of a kind and guided by the natural character of the materials themselves.
With the experience and time to hone her craft, Charlene creates high-quality, heirloom jewellery pieces designed to be worn, cherished, and passed on.