HANDS-ON SILVERSMITHING CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND BEYOND
Learn silversmithing in a welcoming studio environment with professional instruction from Levent Oz. Whether you are a complete beginner or want to build on existing skills, these hands-on classes guide you step by step in creating real handmade silver jewelry.
Students learn essential silversmithing techniques while making finished pieces they can wear or give as gifts. Class sizes are small, so each student receives personal guidance.
Beginner classes meet for 2 hours per week for 4 consecutive weeks. Tools and materials are included. No prior experience is required.
AT A GLANCE
- No prior experience required for beginner classes
- Tools and materials included
- Small classes with personal instruction
- Finished handmade jewelry projects you can wear or give as gifts
CURRENT SILVERSMITHING CLASSES
Explore current silversmithing classes, private lessons, and workshop opportunities offered at Silver of Oz. Select a class below to view available dates and registration details.
BEGINNER SILVERSMITHING CLASSES
Designed for students with no prior silversmithing experience. You will begin with a project that teaches sawing, filing, and polishing, then create a bezel-set stone ring while learning soldering, measuring, and stone setting. Tools and materials are included.
Class size is limited so each student receives personal instruction.
INTERMEDIATE SILVERSMITHING CLASS
For students who have completed the beginner course or have comparable experience. Begin by creating a Russian wedding ring made of three interlocking bands that roll over the finger, while learning how to integrate separate pieces into one finished design. Then explore fusion, a technique that joins multiple silver elements to a backplate without solder. You will use this technique to create a finished ring or pendant while developing greater heat control and confidence at the torch.
Beginner Class is prerequisite for Intermediate classes!
Current beginner students receive priority registration.
COUPLES NIGHT OUT
We also offer events like Girls Night Out and Couples Night out. Click here for our current schedule.
PRIVATE CLASSES
Silver of Oz offers the opportunity to learn Silversmithing in a one on one (or couples) setting. The courses can be completed over multiple sessions or in weekend intensives, which is particularly helpful for students traveling from outside Omaha.
If you are interested in scheduling private sessions, please contact Levent directly.
STUDIO HOURS
PRE-REQUISITE: Must have permission from Levent Oz. Please contact Levent to find out open studio hours and schedule time.
There is an additional $15 charge for those using studio-supplied solder.
Studio Hours may are purchased in blocks of ten (10) hours and includes use of all tools. This does not include any material.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Beginning
The first class helps you master the use of the jeweler’s saw, filing and polishing. The second project takes you further in silversmithing as you learn how to design a ring.This requires you to learn how to measure your ring shank, design a bezel for the stone, set the stone in the bezel, and how to properly solder the ring shank and setting of the stone together. This will teach you important techniques in soldering and further your sawing and filing skills.
Intermediate
Students will refine basic silversmithing techniques (sawing, filing, sanding, soldering and stone setting), understand how metal reacts to heat control while soldering (fusion ring), create and object with moving parts (Russian wedding ring), and observe safety rules related to all shop activities.
PREREQUISITE: Must complete beginner class or equivalent.
Advanced
Advanced classes are offered to students who have completed the intermediate course or have comparable experience. Students work more independently while developing advanced fabrication skills through projects such as hollow-form rings and hammered-texture jewelry. Classes are offered periodically as students progress through the program.
PREREQUISITE: Must complete beginner & intermediate classes or equivalent.
Special Projects Classes
Students who wish to continue developing their silversmithing skills may enroll in special projects classes. The class and instructor select projects together from a variety of sources based on the interests and skill levels of the group. Projects may introduce new techniques and generally take several weeks to complete, with the class meeting once each week.
PREREQUISITE: Must complete beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes or equivalent.
Open Studio
Open studio is available to experienced students who have completed the advanced class or have equivalent experience. Students work independently on their own projects using the studio workspace and tools. Open studio time is sold in 10-hour blocks and may be scheduled during daytime hours or on weekends, subject to availability. Materials are not included.
Registration Refund Policy
If you wish to cancel your class registration, you must call or email info@silverofoz by the following deadlines:
– 8 days or more prior to class: full tuition refunded minus a $20 cancellation fee.
– 7 days prior to a class and up to 24 hours after the first class: 50% tuition refunded minus $20 cancellation fee.
– 24 hours after first class or later: sorry, no refund.
In the event a class is cancelled by Silver of Oz, registrants will have the option of receiving a class credit for a future session or a full refund. Class fees or credits may be transferred to a different participant, as long as the new participant meets the prerequisites.
If the registration was made through Metro Community College, then their refund policy is applied!