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Afternoon jewelery making workshops
Visit magical jewelry workshop and create your own piece of jewelry with your own hands! You can choose from several different options for afternoon meetings. You can work with titanium, silver, gold, or other materials upon agreement. Get to know the secrets of jewelry making and the unique atmosphere of the workshop, in which I let organic and minimalist objects grow under my hands with the help of fire, strength and focused work. Experience what it's like to try to translate your idea of jewelry into an unyielding metal. Sweat, blood and tears and finally your unique treasure of your own making.
Making of jewelry using the silver granulation method
Within four hours, you will make a small piece of jewelry using the silver granulation method. This is a very old technique that is still widely used today. It is really variable and allows you to give free rein to your creativity. Jewelry is created by "gluing" granules/balls of silver to each other or to a base in an infinite number of arbitrary compositions. You can choose between earrings, a ring and a pendant, or similar small jewelry (ear cuff, septum, nostril, etc.). The workshop is led by jeweller Charlotte Pastrano.
How much time do you need? 4 hours.
How many people can be in the workshop together? 4 people, plus Charlotte
What can I make? A ring, earrings, pendant or similar small jewelry.
How much does the workshop cost? The price is 3,500 CZK / person.
DATES:
June 25, 2026, 5 - 9 p.m., 1 place left out of 4
Making of jewelry using the gravity casting method in a sand mold
This technique is already a bit more demanding, but it is all the more interesting! You can print almost anything in a sand mold that has a shape that allows this technique to be used. It cannot be used on hollow shapes. You can make the model yourself from jewelry wax, or you can use some natural materials or, for example, a favorite button. Then you prepare a sand mould, print the model in it and create the moldings. Next, you will melt the silver and pour it into a sand mold. You then finish the resulting casting into the desired shape and complete the piece of jewelry.
The workshop is led by Jan Vlasák.
How much time do you need? 5 hours.
How many people can be in the workshop together? 4 people, plus Jan.
What can I make? Ring, earrings or pendant.
DATES
(coming soon)
Making of titanium earrings with a gold pin
Titanium is a very tough material, which we will shape in the workshop using a saw, files, belt sander and other grinding tools. As a reward for the effort spent to achieve the desired shape, you will find really light earrings that are comfortable to wear. The price of this workshop also includes gold pins and studs. Titanium creates a unique contrast in combination with yellow gold.
How much time do you need? 5 hours.
How many people can be in the workshop together? 2 – 4 people, plus Jan.
What can I make? Earrings or pendant.
How much does the workshop cost? The price is 4,900 CZK / person.
You can order your term for at least two persons. The workshop will take place on a weekday afternoon.
Contact Markéta at marketa@janvlasak.com
Making of silver jewelry by casting into cuttlefish bone
A very effective technique that guarantees you an attractive result. You can capture the interesting layered structure of cuttlefish bone in silver and create a piece of jewelry according to your wishes - it is possible to cast simpler shapes, you can work with a model that can be printed in two working molds, and after printing it can be removed from the mold without breaking the impression. Cuttlefish bone casting is technically very similar to sand casting, the only difference is in the mold material used. Cuttlefish bone has been used as a mold for casting jewelry and small objects for thousands of years. Nowadays, it is already technically surpassed, but it has its charm, especially because after casting, the cast bears a rather distinctive layered structure imprinted from the cuttlefish bone.
How much time do you need? 5 hours.
How many people can be in the workshop together? 4 people, plus Charlotte or Jan.
What can I make? Ring or pendant.
DATES:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 4 – 9 p.m., 1 place left out of 4, price is 3,900 CZK / person, workshop is led by Jan
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 1 – 6 p.m., 3 places left out of 4, price is 4,400 CZK / person, workshop is led by Charlotte
Experimental silver casting
"Pour it wherever you want, just not in your shoes."
Creative silver casting is a technique for those who like to let chance speak in their work. Silver can be cast into water, rice, sand, gravel or a whole range of other materials. We will create organic structures and interesting random shapes. It is creative free casting to produce objects without wax or other models. We will cast in various materials of your choice, natural materials and other materials. The finished casting can be used as a component for the subsequent production of jewelry, or it can represent a separate object, talisman, paperweight :-)
How much time do you need? 5 hours.
How many people can be in the workshop together? 4 people, plus Jan.
What can I make? Ring, earrings or pendant.
How much does the workshop cost? The price is 3,900 CZK / person.
DATES:
Monday, June 1, 2026, 4 – 9 p.m., fully booked
Book your spot!
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Who's behind the workshops?
Workshops are prepared and organized by Markéta Vlasáková. Markéta enjoys writing emails and working with spreadsheets, has a great overview of everything, and wants you to leave the workshop not only with a handmade piece of jewelry, but also with a unique experience. She takes care of all the preparations and will be your main point of contact regarding reservations, vouchers, and more.
Honza Vlasák leads the afternoon workshops, focusing mainly on silver casting techniques such as sand casting and cuttlebone casting. He loves experimenting and isn't afraid of anything. With many years of experience, Honza is convinced that there's no such thing as an unskilled person.
Most workshops are led by jeweler Charlotte Pastrano. She runs all silver granulation workshops as well as other silver casting sessions. Charlotte has been leading workshops since 2024 and is the kindest and most patient instructor. She truly enjoys seeing your creations come to life!
Throughout the workshop, the instructors will provide you with full support. They will explain the tricky parts of making each piece, demonstrate every step, and guide you through the entire process at a pace that suits you. There's nothing to worry about! The only things you need to create your own piece of jewelry are three essentials – quality tools, know-how, and time. The first two are waiting for you in the workshop; the time is up to you! :)
Gift voucher
Would you like to gift the experience of creating your own piece of jewelry? I have gift vouchers for you! You can pick up the voucher at the workshop, or we can send it to you electronically. To request a voucher, contact Markéta via the form above or at marketa@janvlasak.com. Vouchers are issued for a specific workshop on a specific date.
Technical information for all workshops
Please be punctual. You may arrive up to 15 minutes before the workshop starts. We recommend wearing work-appropriate clothing. Protective equipment such as safety glasses and work aprons will be provided on site. Light refreshments will be available. You will take your jewelry home in tasteful minimalist packaging.
Silver jewelry weighing more than 3 grams must be hallmarked. I will take it to the Assay Office the day after the course, so you will be able to pick it up the following afternoon (a great opportunity to visit the workshop again!). During the workshop, you can use up to 5 g of silver; if you use more, the excess will be charged separately according to the current material price.
The workshop will take place if at least three participants register for the date. Thank you for your understanding.
The workshop fee is payable upon booking. If you cancel your participation more than seven days before the scheduled date, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel less than seven days before the workshop, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged. In case of illness or other serious reasons, you can of course reschedule your booking.