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FILIGREE RINGS WORKSHOP
"IN PERSON" - CALGARY ALBERTA
OCTOBER 24 and 25, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday)
9:30 am - 5 pm Mountain Time
LEARN HOW TO MAKE 3 DIFFERENT STYLES OF FILIGREE RINGS
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FILIGREE RINGS WORKSHOP
Saturday and Sunday October 24 & 25, 2026
9:30 am - 5 pm Mountain Time
IN PERSON, Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club
Calgary Alberta Canada
WORKSHOP FAQ
REGISTRATION LINKS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Saturday and Sunday October 24 & 25, 2026
9:30 am - 5 pm Mountain Time
IN PERSON, Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club
Calgary Alberta Canada
WORKSHOP FAQ
REGISTRATION LINKS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
What will I learn in this workshop ?
Advance your skills in making filigree jewellery with Canadian Filigree Artist Milt Fischbein. Milt will teach you the fundamentals of making filigree rings. At the end of this workshop you will have created three different styles of filigree rings.
Filigree is an ancient technique that involves the creation of lace-like silver jewellery out of fine silver wires. Using very basic tools, beautiful objects are made by twisting and curling fine silver threads and soldering them into carefully crafted frames.
In this interactive workshop you will be introduced to the world of filigree rings. You will learn how to make three different styles of rings and will have the opportunity to add your own design flare to some of them
Techniques that you will learn include
Filigree is an ancient technique that involves the creation of lace-like silver jewellery out of fine silver wires. Using very basic tools, beautiful objects are made by twisting and curling fine silver threads and soldering them into carefully crafted frames.
In this interactive workshop you will be introduced to the world of filigree rings. You will learn how to make three different styles of rings and will have the opportunity to add your own design flare to some of them
Techniques that you will learn include
- Design basics for making several styles of filigree rings, including an adjustable band ring.
- Correct types of filigree wire, round wire and square wire to use to make different ring designs
- How to determine the correct band size to match ring finger size
- How to incorporate faceted gemstones and cabochon stones into your ring designs
- How to make a tube style setting for a round faceted gemstone
- How to tube set a round faceted gemstone using traditional setting tools as well as a bezel punch
- How to use a Ready Set prong setting to set larger faceted stones into your rings
- Short refresher on how to make your filigree wire
What tools will I need ?
The Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club has basic tools but you might want to bring your some of your own personal tools
Here are a few tools that you might consider bringing. Once you have registered, your will receive a detailed list of required tools
Here are a few tools that you might consider bringing. Once you have registered, your will receive a detailed list of required tools
- Ceramic Honeycomb and Pins
- Ring Holder
- Small Crowbar
- 4 mm round bur
- Flush Cutter
- Digital Caliper
- Ring Mandrel
WHAT MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES WILL I NEED
A partial list of materials and supplies required follows. A more detailed list with searchable links will be emailed to you after registration.
You can also purchase a material kit that will have all the materials you need to make the three rings
You can also purchase a material kit that will have all the materials you need to make the three rings
- Paste Solder
- Fine Silver wire 26 Ga
- Sterling Silver wire Round 20 Ga
- Sterling Silver wire Round 18 Ga
- Sterling Silver wire Square 18 Ga
- Sterling Silver wire Square 16 Ga
- 4mm Round Faceted Stone
- 4 mm Heavy Walled Tubing or 4 mm tube setting
- 8 mm square Cushion Cut Faceted Stone
- 8 mm cushion Prong Ready Set Setting
- Jump Rings 20 Ga 4.6 mm OD (8)
How do i purchase a material kit
If you prefer not to purchase your own materials, you may purchase a material kit which will contain all of the materials you will need to complete the workshop.
You can purchase the material kit at check out when you register for the class, or you can email me and order it and pay for it at the workshop
Total cost of the material kit is $135 CAD
The material kit price includes:
You can purchase the material kit at check out when you register for the class, or you can email me and order it and pay for it at the workshop
Total cost of the material kit is $135 CAD
The material kit price includes:
- Fine Silver Wire, Round, 26 Ga, 5 meters
- Fine Silver Wire, Round, 22 Ga, 0.9 meters
- Sterling Silver wire Round 20 Ga 0.3 meters
- Sterling Silver wire Round 18 Ga, 0.1 m
- Sterling Silver wire Square 18 Ga, 0.15 m
- Sterling Silver wire Square 16 Ga, 0.6 m
- 4mm Round Faceted Stone
- 4 mm Heavy Walled Tubing< less than 1 inch long
- 8 mm cushion cut CZ Faceted Stone
- 8 mm cushion Prong Ready Set Setting
- Jump Rings 20 Ga 4.6 mm OD (4)
- Silver Paste Solder in a Syringe
WHAT IS YOUR PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY ?
Payment is full is required at the time of registration
Early Bird Registration $325 CAD ends September 7. But as this is a last minute opening due to cancellation, you will be able to purchase the workshop at the early bird price until the end of September.
After September 30, the workshop will be sold at the full price of $450 CAD
Workshop fee is Fully Refundable until the last day of September.
Cancellations will not be accepted after September 30, however, if we manage to sell your seat, then you will receive a full refund minus a $50 CAD cancellation fee.
Early Bird Registration $325 CAD ends September 7. But as this is a last minute opening due to cancellation, you will be able to purchase the workshop at the early bird price until the end of September.
After September 30, the workshop will be sold at the full price of $450 CAD
Workshop fee is Fully Refundable until the last day of September.
Cancellations will not be accepted after September 30, however, if we manage to sell your seat, then you will receive a full refund minus a $50 CAD cancellation fee.
How do I pay for the workshop and the material kit
You can pay for the workshop with a credit card using the links at the bottom of this page.
Canadian students can also pay with e-transfer to [email protected]
Canadian students can also pay with e-transfer to [email protected]
why are prices in canadian dollars ?
I am a Canadian based instructor. My Point of Sale provider "Square" only allows home country currency sales.
You may purchase the workshop and material kit with credit cards issued in almost any country and the credit card company will convert the Canadian dollar sale to your credit card currency. For example if you purchase the material kit with a USA credit card, your credit card company will convert the $135 CAD fee to $USA at the prevailing exchange rate.
You may purchase the workshop and material kit with credit cards issued in almost any country and the credit card company will convert the Canadian dollar sale to your credit card currency. For example if you purchase the material kit with a USA credit card, your credit card company will convert the $135 CAD fee to $USA at the prevailing exchange rate.
Will the workshop be recorded ?
NO, as this is an "In Person", workshop there will be no workshop recording
what are the WORKSHOP PREREQUSITES ?
- This workshop is recommended for those who have taken a basic filigree workshop such as Milt's Intro to Filigree, or for those who have some filigree experience.
- Basic jewellery fabrication experience
- Experience soldering with a jewellery torch
- Must be a member of the Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club. You may join the club when you register for the workshop. Cost of club membership is $35/year
How do i join the calgary rock and lapidary club (prerequsite)
Cost of joining the Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club is $35 CAD per year
As we are close to year end, there is a discounted membership available at about half the regular price good to year end 2026
To pay for your membership, visit the Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club website at www.crlc.ca
As we are close to year end, there is a discounted membership available at about half the regular price good to year end 2026
To pay for your membership, visit the Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club website at www.crlc.ca
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You may register for the workshop by using the buttons below.
You may also purchase a material kit for $135 CAD.
Note that prices are in Canadian Dollars and the Square purchasing system will accept USA or Canadian or other International Credit Cards
You may also purchase a material kit for $135 CAD.
Note that prices are in Canadian Dollars and the Square purchasing system will accept USA or Canadian or other International Credit Cards