Organic 999 Silver Clay Ring Making Class with Stone

Make a handmade, one-of-a-kind colour stone ring with silver-clay!



2.5 hours Location Surry Hills Class size 8 to 10 guests   $185 ($195 per guest when you book for 8+ guests, $185/guest for 8+ guests)

Join artist Shirley Wu, in her award-winning jewellery workshop, to create your own unique silver ring with a splash of colour.
In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll get hands-on with silver-clay and learn the fun process of making your own ring. I’ll guide you step by step as you mould the silver-clay and hand set heat-resistant stones like cubic zirconia, giving your ring a personal touch with up to 10 different stones to choose from.
The workshop includes firing and polishing on site-- you can witness how the clay turn into silver, magic! After the session, your ring will be fired and ready for collection (takes about 1.5 hours).
Private bookings (min 8 people) are welcome!
What you'll get
A handmade silver ring with colourful stones! Including silver-clay 5 grams and 10 heat resistant stones
Knowledge of silver-clay and simple hand stone setting
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly class.
What to bring
Please bring your reading glasses for delicate stone setting
For larger size ring I recommend to purchase extra 5g silver-clay ($25)to make sure enough material to work with, I will have ring sizer for you to find out during the class ;)
If you are making a ring for your love one, please bring one of their ring for measurement, paper or tape measuring method can be unreliable.
Everything else is provided.
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

Bustle Studios - Surry Hills, Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW

This venue is a short walk from Central Station station (500m).

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Recent reviews of Organic 999 Silver Clay Ring Making Class with Stone

  • 5/5 from Katherine Handey, attended Apr 2025: Was a great class! Teacher was so lovely. Would definitely go again. Tip: 5g of clay isn’t much, if you want to do something slightly more complex but another bag.
  • 4/5 from Ann Fox, attended Apr 2025: Excellent workshop! Shirley was very inclusive, she gave detailed instructions and created a warm atmosphere. I’ll definitely be booking another one of her workshops next time she is in Sydney.
  • 5/5 from Dalena Truong, attended Aug 2024: I recently took a clay silver ring-making class with Shirley, and it was a fantastic experience! Shirley is incredibly lovely and made the entire process so enjoyable. Her passion for the craft is evident, and she is exceptionally knowledgeable about the materials and techniques involved. Not only did she guide us through each step with patience and clarity, but she also shared fascinating insights into the historical significance of silver and the artistry behind ring making. I left the class with a beautiful piece of jewelry and a newfound appreciation for the craft. Highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning more about jewelry making!
  • 5/5 from Richelle, attended Apr 2024: Shirley was so helpful during the class and made sure everyone was looked after to make sure their rings would come out the best way possible. She is knowledgeable, kind, and funny which made the class enjoyable. I would not have expected that I could make such a beautiful ring for my first time! The materials and gemstones are high quality as well. Would recommend this class to anyone wanting to try making their own jewellery!
  • 5/5 from Christina Banos, attended Apr 2024: Shirley was a great teacher. Absolutely loved learning how to make a silver ring. Highly recommend to anyone looking at creating there own piece of jewellery.
  • 5/5 from Mandy Long, attended Apr 2024: Shirley was amazing, such a fun and creative class! Hope she comes back so I can do it again!
  • 5/5 from Ian Kwong, attended Mar 2024: Shirley was great, she was very friendly and accommodating. She also took the time to attend to everyone in the class.
  • 5/5 from J’adore Anonymous, attended Mar 2024: Great class. Patient and creative teacher. She showed us how to shape the silver clay, set stones, fire and polish it. We got to see the whole process. I would recommend this to others.
  • 5/5 from Sophie Tourrier, attended Mar 2024: Love my gorgeous ring that I made, coming back for another class with my daughter.
Your teacher

Shirley Wu Jewellery
Shirley Wu Jewellery

5.0 (135)
female Women-owned

Shirley Wu is an award-winning artist based in Adelaide, specialising in jewellery, glass art, and commissioned pieces. She has years of experience working with metal and glass, and has been leading jewellery workshops for three years, helping participants of all skill levels create unique, meaningful pieces.
Shirley’s workshops are fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly with clear instructions, designed to help participants bring their ideas to life through silver-clay and contemporary jewellery-making techniques. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, create a one-of-a-kind jewellery piece, or explore the artistry of metal and glass, Shirley provides a supportive and engaging space for creative expression.
Shirley’s artistic practice explores transmigratory experiences, holistic healing, and meditative processes. Her art practice spans jewellery, installation, performance, video, and audio, often reflecting on her upbringing in a traditional Chinese patriarchal family and her evolving feminist awareness as an Asian immigrant.
Shirley holds a Master of Design (Contemporary Art) from the University of South Australia and a Bachelor of Arts in Jewellery & Accessories from Middlesex University, England. She is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Adelaide Fringe Best Workshop & Talk Award (2025), Pilchuck Glass School Scholarship (2024), and Brighton Jetty Emerging Artist Award (2022). She was also a finalist for the Fuse Glass Prize (2022) and the MilanoVetro-35 (2020).

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