Organic Silver Ring Making Class with Stone

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



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 4 to 20

  $185 - $195 ($195 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $185/guest for 2+ guests) (Afterpay available)

Welcome to the Studio

Welcome to the Studio

Settle into your workspace, meet your facilitator Shirley and get ready for a relaxing, creative experience. No experience needed!


Make Your Design

Make Your Design

Browse my collection of handcrafted rings for inspiration, then deisgn your favourite style, texture and gemstones to make it your own.


Make Your Ring

Make Your Ring

Learn how to shape silverclay into your own ring. I'll guide you through each step, so beginners are always welcome.


Set Your Gemstone

Set Your Gemstone

Choose your favourite gemstone and carefully set it into your ring to add your own personal touch.


Smooth & Refine

Smooth & Refine

Once your ring has dried, you'll gently sand and smooth the surface, getting it ready for firing.


Fired, Polished & Ready

Fired, Polished & Ready

After the workshop, I'll kiln fire and polish your ring in my studio that'll be ready for pick up!


Create a beautiful fine silver ring that's completely your own. Winner of the 2025 Adelaide Fringe Best Workshops & Talks Award, this beginner-friendly jewellery experience invites you to shape silverclay by hand, choose colourful gemstones, and create a ring that's uniquely yours.
One of everyone's favourite moments is watching the silverclay piece transform into 99.9% pure fine silver ring. It's a magical moment that never gets old, even after welcoming more than 1, 000 participants to my workshops.
Your workshop includes 5g of silver clay, enough for most ring designs, plus a selection of colourful heat-resistant stones. I'll guide you through shaping, sizing and stone setting, helping you avoid common problems and create a ring that last forever.
Your ring will then be professionally kiln-fired and polished on site. Depending on the firing schedule, it will be beautifully presented in a jewellery box and ready to collect approximately two hours after the workshop or the following day.
Join me in my natural light-filled jewellery studio in Adelaide CBD, designed especially for small, hands-on workshops, or choose my relaxed McLaren Vale location surrounded by wine country. Please note that the Adelaide CBD studio is upstairs with stair access only and is not wheelchair accessible.
Whether you're coming with a friend, planning a date, celebrating a birthday or simply trying something creative for yourself, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind ring and memories to treasure.
Why join a workshop?
Unlike making at home, you'll have an experienced jeweller by your side to guide you through every step, troubleshoot your piece and show you how to securely set stones for kiln firing.

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Upcoming dates for Organic Silver Ring Making Class with Stone

Times are Adelaide time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 8:00am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

34 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 28 Feb 2027.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 11am-1:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026, 6pm-8:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 1pm-3:30pm (McLaren Vale)
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Fri 6 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 1pm-3:30pm (McLaren Vale)
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sat 2 Jan 2027, 1pm-3:30pm (McLaren Vale)
  • Sun 3 Jan 2027, 10am-12:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sat 9 Jan 2027, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 1pm-3:30pm (McLaren Vale)
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027, 10am-12:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sat 23 Jan 2027, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sun 31 Jan 2027, 10am-12:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sat 6 Feb 2027, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sun 7 Feb 2027, 1:30pm-4pm (McLaren Vale)
  • Sat 13 Feb 2027, 1pm-3:30pm (McLaren Vale)
  • Sat 20 Feb 2027, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
  • Sun 28 Feb 2027, 2pm-4:30pm (Adelaide • CBD)
What you'll get
*A handcrafted 99.9% fine silver ring
*5g of silver clay, enough for most ring designs
*A selection of colourful heat-resistant stones
*Guidance in silver clay and stone-setting techniques
*Professional firing and polishing
*A jewellery box
*Home care instructions & polishing cloth
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Knowledge required
No previous jewellery making experience is needed. I'll guide you through every step, so you'll feel confident creating a ring you'll be proud to wear.
What to bring
* Reading glasses if you need them for delicate stone setting.
* If you're making a ring for someone else, please bring one of their rings for sizing, as paper or tape measurements can be unreliable.
* A ring sizer will be available during the workshop to help you find your size.
Extra silver clay is only usually needed for a larger ring size or a particularly chunky design, and can be purchased on the day if needed.
Everything else is provided.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, 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.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

246-248 Pulteney Street, Adelaide SA and Fleurieu Arthouse, 202 Main Road, McLaren Vale SA (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

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Recent reviews of Organic Silver Ring Making Class with Stone

  • 5/5 from Rose Rusanoff, attended Sep 2026: I booked a ring making class with Shirley for 3 people to celebrate a friend's birthday and it was fantastic! She was very thorough with her explanation of the process, and we were able to follow along easily despite never working with silver clay or making jewelry before! Thankyou Shirley! This was a fantastic opportunity and I recommend this workshop to anyone looking to make a ring! Shirley will absolutely help you get the jewelry piece you are looking for
  • 5/5 from Helen Ford, attended Sep 2026: Went with my daughter in law and had a great time. Shirley was excellent and gave ideas and suggestions but allowed us the scope to develop our own ‘creativity’. The small class size made it friendly with plenty of laughter. Loved all of it and can’t wait to see the finished ring. Thanks Shirley
  • 5/5 from Ruby Kwok, attended Aug 2026: My friend Chloe and I joined the silver ring making class on Friday night and it was such an enjoyable evening! Our instructor, Shirley, was amazingly friendly, patient and knowledgeable, guiding us through every step of the process. She went above and beyond for us by making sure our rings were ready before my friend flew back interstate. We are both obsessed with our rings and we can’t recommend this class enough! Thanks Shirley!
  • 5/5 from Kathy McPherson, attended Aug 2026: Booked with my MIL for her birthday and it was the perfect present for a crafty / creative person. Such a beautiful space & Shirley was really informative, warm and made the whole experience really fun! The intimate class size made it much easier to learn and still be independent. Definitely recommend
  • 5/5 from Josephine Leach, attended Aug 2026: The class was great and Shirley gave clear and easy to follow instructions, and support when needed. So happy with the final result.
  • 5/5 from Sharon Hocking, attended Aug 2026: This ring making class was really cool! We learnt a lot and we are very happy with the rings we made. Definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Torna Pitman, attended Aug 2026: Shirley is a lovely teacher, calm and clear, very well prepared. We learnt how to make organic silver rings with embedded stones. Shirley led the workshop beautifully and we learnt so much.
  • 5/5 from Trudy Martin, attended Aug 2026: It was very clear instructions an enjoyable afternoon.
  • 5/5 from Olivia Purvis, attended Aug 2026: Shirley was an attentive, helpful, and warm teacher. She made a welcoming environment and really appreciate her skill!
  • 5/5 from Leanne Rich, attended Aug 2026: Our teacher was very knowledgeable on ring making and design. She was so friendly and patient. My daughter and I were very pleased with the beautiful rings created in this Class. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Leah Byrne, attended Jul 2026: Great class, lots of fun and Shirley was an awesome teacher. We had such a good time and would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Lynley Slater, attended Jul 2026: This was a gift for my daughter’s birthday and we loved the class and the outcome. You are never sure if you have enough creative ideas to make something so pretty but Shirley is so good at explaining the process it was easy, immersive and something I highly recommend and will do again.
  • 5/5 from Amy Lau, attended Jul 2026: Highly recommend this workshop! My friends and I booked a private ring-making class, and it was such a fun and memorable experience. Shirley was an amazing instructor, so warm, patient, and encouraging. She explained each step clearly and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the process. We’d happily do another class with Shirley in the future!
  • 5/5 from Ali Morrissey, attended Jul 2026: Such a wonderful teacher. The instructions were simple and easy to follow and she was there to help at every step!
  • 5/5 from Emma Spedding, attended Jul 2026: Such a great class! Shirley is a great teacher, so knowledgeable, super patient and makes it so easy to follow along. Made rings that we will keep forever!! Thank you and see you again soon! :):)
  • 5/5 from Rae Plush, attended Jul 2026: Fantastic teacher! Highly recommend this class - shrley is passionate about silver clay and generously shares her love of art!
  • 5/5 from Christy Dellaney, attended Jul 2026: Was a beautiful afternoon, perfect day shared and the lovely Shirley was very informative Would definitely do it again!
  • 5/5 from Christina Massolino, attended Jun 2026: An absolutely beautiful experience! I booked this class with my best friend ahead of her moving overseas. We wanted to create a special piece of jewellery for each other that would serve as a reminder of our friendship and closeness (despite the distance). The resulting rings are so so perfect, but more importantly, the time we got to spend together in the class with Shirley and the other attendees was actually so special, something we could not have anticipated. Forever grateful for this new skill (amazing teacher!), as well as our new keepsakes. Highly recommend as a best friend or partner date!
  • 5/5 from Kirk Flynn, attended Jun 2026: What a great experience! Shirley was excellent at creating a great atmosphere for learning such an intricate skill along with providing creative inspiration. Would recommend to anyone wanting to do something creative with a loved one, plus you get to keep it forever!
  • 5/5 from Mikaela Todd, attended Jun 2026: I could not recommend this experience more. Shirley was extremely polite and knowledgeable in the area and provided any support or encouragement needed in the session. I could not be happier with the ring I can now wear every day filled with memories and so much love. I will definitely be returning!
  • 5/5 from Narelle Lessue, attended Jun 2026: We had such a fantastic time making our rings with Shirley Wu Jewellery. Shirley was very knowledgeable and encouraged us to play, test and think outside the box to create beautiful, meaningful jewellery. She supported us in incorporating my daughter’s late grandmothers stones, fixing our errors and seeing beauty in organic materials.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Palmer, attended May 2026: So glad I booked in - Shirley is a great teacher who is welcoming, patient and such an amazing artist. You get the perfect amount of material to use so there are no extra hidden fees, can add as many gemstones as you want and there's every colour of the rainbow to choose from. The Fleurieu Arthouse was a great venue especially considering that you can have something to eat and drink at the pub nextdoyor while you wait for your rings to be fired. It's hard to find quality rings at this price point so considering you get professional expertise, a day of entertainment and take home a fully personalised ring the same day makes it incredible value for money. I would book in again & recommend it highly
  • 5/5 from Kath Brice, attended May 2026: This is the second workshop I’ve done and thoroughly had a good time. Shirley is so helpful and you know the amount of things that we learnt was amazing that we are gonna book in for another one so totally recommend.
  • 5/5 from Queenie Hu, attended May 2026: It was SO FUN!! We ended up with the coolest rings I would defo recommend!!!
  • 5/5 from Megan Spelman, attended Mar 2026: This was great! I went to a class with my family and it was a lovely time. Shirley was a great teacher and it was easy to follow. We were all happy with the rings we made and all said that we would love to do it again.
  • 5/5 from Karen Burke, attended Mar 2026: Shirley Wu's silver ring making class was amazing. Shirley is a great teacher. The end product was beautiful. So much fun!
  • 5/5 from Viktoria Becse, attended Mar 2026: I really enjoyed the Silver Clay workshop. Shirley was very friendly and explained everything clearly. I’m very happy with what I made. Thank you – I’ll definitely come back!
  • 5/5 from Susan Barlow, attended Feb 2026: Another fabulous session with the talented and lovely Shirley Wu. She very generously shares her knowledge and is encouraging in a fun session. Loved it
  • 5/5 from Kahli Griffin, attended Feb 2026: This class was perfect - a relaxed environment with a well prepared class full of useful tools and inspiration pieces, and most importantly calm supportive guidance from Shirley. We had tricky designs and Shirley took the time to ensure we had beautiful finished pieces.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Whittlesea, attended Feb 2026: Shirley was very helpful and generous with her knowledge and instructions. The class was really enjoyable, it was great to be able to make a lovely ring.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Acton, attended Jan 2026: A lovely afternoon activity with my daughter. Shirley was great and explained all the steps clearly. There was a very wide variety of gems to choose from and the rings came out great.
  • 5/5 from Claudina To, attended Jan 2026: I received this class as a gift which was easy to redeem. Went with a group of friends and we all enjoyed the class. Shirley was friendly, informative and gave clear instructions, which helped as we were all beginners in ring making. A very organised and fun class.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Goldfinch, attended Jan 2026: This was such a fun and informative class, Shirley was an amazing teacher, she has so much knowledge and I loved the way she taught, showing us step by step. My husband and I both made beautiful rings and I can’t wait to wear them.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Turnbull, attended Jan 2026: Shirley was so patient and amazing!
  • 5/5 from Janine Carger, attended Jan 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed the organic silver ring workshop today. Our teacher Shirley Wu was wonderful, she was clear with her step by step instructions and ensured that we were all successful with our ring making.. the workshop was relaxing and I look forward to going to a future class..
  • 5/5 from Beverly Estrada, attended Jan 2026: Excellent workshop, Shirley was very knowledgeable about her craft, her technical skills in teaching first timers in jewellery making was exceptional. Had a great time sculpting my first jewellery and enjoyed in laying the gems spontaneously loved it. What a commendable workshop thank you Shirley will see you again.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Ward, attended Jan 2026: We absolutely loved our workshop with Shirley! We were welcomed right from the start and guided in a fun and gentle way by Shirley to create our individual pieces. The process of making the rings was simple yet very engaging, and with room to individualise and create something really special. Shirley is a kind and generous soul who is very generous in sharing her knowldege and expertise. I would definitely recommend doing her workshops.
  • 5/5 from Kristina Perris, attended Jan 2026: As a crafty person I've done many classes over the years and this was one of the best ever. Shirley's calming instructions and ideas were brilliant. It was very rewarding to be able to create a one off item of jewellery which I love. Can't rate Shirley's class highly enough - I'll definitely be back for more!
  • 5/5 from Annie McCallum, attended Jan 2026: We had a great time! Shirley was very organised, helpful and the session ran smoothly (it went so quick). And, we love our rings
  • 5/5 from Sage Wilde, attended Dec 2025: A huge, warm thank you to @shirleywu.jewellery for designing and delivering such an informative and intuitive Organic Silver Ring Making Class! Shirley was incredibly talented at giving clear instructions with the right balance of background context, while also massaging the space to encourage creativity, experimentation and participants to embrace the perfect imperfectness of handcrafted art. We felt safe to make mistakes, which can be a hard environment to cultivate within a short workshop! Shirley was also extremely generous with sharing her wisdom and experiences as a multidisciplinary artist. My fiancée walked away feeling very excited and inspired to learn more about jewellery making—something she’s been wanting to dive into for a long time now, but where do you start?! Shirley Wu, that’s where. We learned how to keep our silver clay the right consistency throughout the different stages of making, how to safely embed different cuts and sizes of stones (mostly cubic zirconia), how to troubleshoot common problems, and our creations were fired and ready for collection the same day! Highly recommend attending one of Shirley's workshops, giving her socials a follow, and perusing her creations.
  • 5/5 from Susan Barlow, attended Dec 2025: Another fabulous workshop with Shirley. She's an enthusiastic, friendly and warm person who shares her extensive knowledge generously. The venue at McLaren Vale was also great. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Ethan Murphy, attended Nov 2025: Great instructor, fantastic ring making course, super fun and suitable for any skill level. Would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Dulce Arechaga, attended Nov 2025: Amazing class. Super fun and very well explained by Shirley. And the best part is the beautiful ring that you get to take home. I absolutely recommend it.
  • 5/5 from Jess Franklin, attended Nov 2025: We had our Xmas party making silver clay rings with Shirley. We all had the best time and are so happy with what we made, Shirley is such a wonderful teacher and runs such a fun class. Even if you have no experience it’s super easy to follow. Will definitely be doing again in the future
  • 5/5 from Hazel, attended Nov 2025: This would be in my top 3 of all the ClassBento classes we have done. I'd do this one again, it was awesome. Two of us attended, and both our rings are stunning
  • 5/5 from Kita Finlay, attended Nov 2025: Shirley Wu, our instructor, was so kind and patient and made the experience so much fun. We made our silver clay rings and the process was so calming and fun, great excuse to be creative and be in the city!
  • 5/5 from Barry, attended Nov 2025: A great learning experience, Tutor was fun and very knowledgable. Enjoyed the class and made a silver ring that i collected at the end of the day. 100% would recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Linda Williams, attended Nov 2025: Booked Shirley’s ring making workshop for a friend’s birthday, and it was so much fun! The workshop was very well run and very happy with the quality of the materials. Shirley is a great teacher, very helpful - and patient! I’ll definitely be booking in again!
  • 5/5 from Kaylee Maitland, attended Nov 2025: Shirley is a wonderful teacher. Kind and patient. I love this class and will be back to do it again.
  • 5/5 from Rowena Edginton, attended Nov 2025: Had a great experience.
Your teacher

Shirley Wu Jewellery
Shirley Wu Jewellery

5.0 (134)
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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