Organic Ring Making with Silver Clay | SEPPELTSFIELD

JamFactory Barossa:
Workshops at Seppeltsfield Estate

Explore the unique properties of 999 silver clay and vibrant, heat-resistant stones in this immersive ring-making workshop led by multidisciplinary artist Shirley Wu. Designed for complete beginners, this hands-on session will guide you through the process of shaping, texturing and refining silver clay to create your own ring, hand-set with a selection of provided stones such as cubic zirconia, synthetic ruby and spinel.

Once your ring is dried and sanded, it will be kiln-fired on-site for approximately one hour, during which you can enjoy a break (tea and snacks will be available; you may wish to browse JamFactory's shop and gallery or explore Seppeltsfield Estate) before returning to brush and polish your piece. Witness the remarkable transformation from clay into fine silver, ready to wear.

• All tools and materials will be provided for participants to create a silver stone-set ring up to size 25. (An additional 5g of silver clay is available for purchase for $20 for sizes above this.)
• Please bring reading glasses if you require them for detailed work
• If you are making a ring for someone else, we recommend bringing one of their rings for accurate sizing (paper and tape measurements can be unreliable).

Shirley Wu

Shirley Wu is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist and jeweller working in metal, glass and ceramics. Her practice is centred around the transmigratory experience (her own and others), holistic therapy and meditative processes.

General information on our short course requirements, facilities and refund policy can be found here