Instead of just dinner reservations for a girls night out, have you ever considered a unique form of girls creative night out? The one I’m referring to is metalsmithing, (silversmithing but also using copper and brass) —jewelry making! Ladies love jewelry. We love bonding, gabbing and creativity, too. When all this is involved in one girls night out (with wine and healthy snacks, too), you have the perfect combination. On top of all that, it culminates in a gorgeous piece of jewelry which goes home with you! A souvenir of a great night out with friends and a cathartic, creative and therapeutic experience of stretching your wings to try something new.

We chose our metals (silver or copper), then followed the directions of the silversmith who led us through the steps of measuring, cutting, filing, forming, blowtorching, boiling, polishing, stamping, etc. (and more). The class size of 4-5 people is good for enough individualized attention with time left for small breaks and visiting in between the steps. We helped each other choose our engravings and it was interesting to see who chose the shiny, hammered designs and who chose the oxidized look and texture.                            

Moving, creating and learning together on girls night out is such a departure from the typical calorie-rich nights out involving dinner and conversation (which is also fun, too!) Going home with a beautiful piece of jewelry made me feel like a kid on a field trip.

We could shop, also, which made it a bit of a  “sip and shop and create” experience.

The Dillon Rose website explains it best. Classes are available throughout the year so get on the email list.  Contact me if you have further questions, too. https://vimeo.com/226977300  

https://www.dillonrose.net

Rachel’s unique background in jewelry making can be found here on this blog:

Silversmiths with a Gypsy Spirit

photos by Gina Kingsley