My fiancé and I attended Danielle's DIY Wedding Ring Workshop, and what an incredibly special and meaningful experience!
I did an initial consultation with Danielle a couple months ago and she gave me information on the process and found out a bit more about the types of rings we wanted to make. I took forever to decide on the type of ring I wanted, but Danielle was patient and helped me understand what options were available.
On the day of the workshop, we arrived at Danielle's studio and got right to work! We each started with a solid piece of metal, and Danielle walked us through each step of filing, bending, brazing, more filing, and careful polishing. She was there every step of the way to help if we needed it, but also let us do the majority of the steps ourselves so that the rings are really and truly made by us!
I'm an introvert by nature, and I was worried about spending 8+ hours with a stranger - what if it was awkward?? But Danielle is so personable and has so many captivating stories. We had so much fun talking in addition to the actual ring workshop! I was also worried about making the rings when I don't have any prior experience working with metal, but Danielle was a patient, kind, and effective teacher. They turned out beautifully.
The rings are pieces of art, and it feels so meaningful that we made them for each other. I can't wait until our wedding day so I can wear mine forever!
I would highly recommend Danielle's DIY Wedding Ring Workshop to every engaged couple. It's such a fun and unique bonding experience (which is a nice break in the middle of wedding planning!) and the rings you make each other hold so much meaning - what an incredible...
   Read moreI signed up for a workshop with Danielle as part of a personal goal to create art in some form or fashion. With very little experience, I chose to try my hand at jewelry making. My first workshop with Danielle was so fun! I learned how to make a turquoise bezel ring and I was instantly hooked. Soon, I signed up for another class, we recycled a piece of jewelry I already owned and created a pendant. I loved the process so much I signed up for yet another class where I learned how to make a bangle with a stone setting. Danielle is a wonderful teacher who is patient, encouraging and has the ability to explain her craft in a way that makes any novice feel confident enough to try. Danielle is also a skilled artisan who can collaborate with you to create a bespoke piece of jewelry that has deeper meaning and can someday be passed down. I've enjoyed my time in her studio and look forward to taking more classes in the...
   Read moreWe met Danielle over a year ago. We talked about reimagining my wedding set and incorporating family gold and diamonds in the design.
It was such a fun journey - started with Pinterest board ideas to sketches. Once a sketch was selected, Danielle printed a 3-D ring for me to wear and share feedback. Once modifications were completed, the magic ensued. By our 29th anniversary, I was wearing my beautiful ring!
I love that three generations of gold and diamonds now adorn my finger and a bonus, unexpected feature is the stones are in the form of an angel.
We came back several months later and designed my husband's ring. We again used family gold and diamonds. His design features similar texture and width, but highlights his love of astrology in the form of the...
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