Jewellery Making Class with Silversmithing in Chiang Mai

A silver ring you designed, shaped, joined, and polished yourself makes a more personal Chiang Mai souvenir than another item pulled from a shop shelf. At Nova Collection Jewelry, an experienced silversmith guides you through the work, but you do the making.

I like two things in particular: the class uses traditional handcrafting methods, and the instructor, Nugoon, has more than 30 years of experience. The group is capped at six, so there should be room for individual guidance while you work.

The main consideration is the extra silver charge. The class costs $161.34 per person, but material is billed separately at THB130 per gram, so your final cost depends on how much silver your design uses.

At a glance

• Make the piece yourself: Design, shape, join, and polish a silver ring or pendant from start to finish.
• Learn from a veteran silversmith: The instructor has more than 30 years of experience. Nugoon is named as a teacher for the class.
• Keep the class small: A maximum of six people means this is a more personal workshop than a large group demonstration.
• Plan for the full day: The schedule is 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, including a one-hour lunch break.
• Budget for silver by weight: Tools are included, but silver costs THB130 per gram and is paid at the end.
• Bring a family member over 12: Young people can take part with adult supervision.

From a sketch to a finished silver piece

The day begins with a simple design. You do not need to arrive with a polished drawing or a jeweler’s vocabulary. The point is to settle on a manageable idea, then learn how that idea becomes a piece of metal you can wear.

You can make a ring or pendant, and the class description also mentions a necklace as a possible creation. The exact choice may depend on the design you settle on and the silver needed, so ask the studio about your preferred piece before class if that choice matters to you.

Once you have a design, you shape the silver by hand. You then form and join the parts, before finishing the piece with a polish. This sequence is the heart of the experience: rather than watching a silversmith make something, you work through the steps yourself with an expert guiding you.

That distinction is important. A short demonstration can show you what jewelry making looks like, but making even a simple ring gives you a better sense of the care and labor behind a finished piece. You will handle the material, learn how separate steps fit together, and see how a rough shape becomes something ready to wear.

The class is suitable for beginners and all skill levels. That does not mean every design will be equally easy to make. A simple shape is likely to be a sensible choice if this is your first time at a workbench. You can still make the design personal through its form and details, without making the project harder than it needs to be.

Nugoon’s role at the workbench

The class is taught by a silversmith with more than 30 years of experience, and Nugoon is named as an instructor. That experience matters most when you reach the hands-on parts: shaping, joining, and finishing metal all call for care, and a good teacher can guide you through the steps while leaving the work in your hands.

That balance is a strong point of this workshop. Nugoon is described as friendly and as someone who walks you through the process while letting you do the work. For you, that means help when you need it, without turning the session into a demonstration where the instructor does the difficult parts and you simply watch.

I especially like that approach for a first silversmithing class. You can learn by trying each task yourself, but you are not left to guess your way through the process. If you are used to classes where the teacher takes over to make the finished product look perfect, this one is meant to give you ownership of the result.

The small group cap of six supports that hands-on style. It does not guarantee that you will have one-to-one instruction at every moment, but it does limit the size of the class and makes individual guidance more plausible than in a large workshop.

Six hours on Tha Phae Road

The meeting point is Nova Collection Jewelry at 179 Tha Phae Road in Chiang Mai. The activity starts at 10:30 am and ends back at the same address. The class is scheduled to run until 4:30 pm, with a one-hour lunch break, so set aside most of the day rather than treating this as a quick stop between other plans.

The stated duration is approximately five hours, while the full day schedule spans six hours. The one-hour lunch break explains the difference: you are at the studio for the longer period, with about five hours devoted to the class itself. That leaves time to work carefully rather than rush through every stage.

The lunch break is useful, but lunch is not listed among the included items. Plan for the hour as a break in the schedule, and check with the studio if you need to know whether you should bring food or arrange it nearby.

The meeting point is near public transportation. The class itself is stationary, so once you arrive, you can focus on the workshop rather than moving between stops. The listed end point is the same as the start, which makes it easier to plan the rest of your day.

What the price covers, and what it does not

The listed price is $161.34 per person. It includes the use of silversmithing tools, instruction, and the chance to make a piece you take home. The silver is extra, charged at THB130 per gram at the end of class.

That separate material fee is the key detail for budgeting. The amount you pay for silver depends on how many grams your finished piece uses, so the total cost is not fixed at the advertised class price. If you are comparing the workshop with another activity, consider both the fee and the material cost, rather than treating $161.34 as the whole bill.

There is good value here if you want more than a souvenir. You are paying for a full-day, guided activity and for the opportunity to learn a craft technique while making something personal. The finished piece also gives you a direct reminder of the time you spent in Chiang Mai, rather than an object that could have come from any jewelry counter.

The value is less compelling if you only want an inexpensive keepsake or have no interest in the process. This is a class, not a quick make-and-take activity. You will spend much of the day working through several stages, and you will pay extra for the silver.

The material fee is paid at the end, according to the class details. If you want firm control over your final cost, ask how the silver weight is calculated and what your design might require before work begins. The information provided gives the rate per gram, but not the typical weight or total material cost of a ring or pendant.

A good choice for a shared day

This class suits people who like to learn by doing. You do not need prior jewelry-making experience, and the process is structured around a simple design and a series of guided handcrafting steps. It can also work for a single booking or a small group.

It is a particularly appealing activity for a parent and a young person over 12, as children in that age group may participate with adult supervision. The day gives you a shared project, and each person can make their own piece rather than simply watch the other work.

It may also appeal to couples or friends looking for an activity that leaves you with something individual. You can spend the same day in the same class, but the final piece reflects your own design and effort. One family attended with young adult children and described it as a memorable day together, which fits the workshop’s strengths as a shared experience.

This is not the right fit for anyone who wants a passive, polished show. The appeal lies in handling the metal and taking part in each stage. You should be comfortable spending several hours on a focused craft project, with a lunch break in the middle.

The practical details to settle before booking

Classes are available for one person, small groups, and young participants over 12 with adult supervision. The maximum group size is six. If you have a particular design in mind, want to make a necklace rather than a ring or pendant, or need to understand the likely silver cost, contact Nova Collection Jewelry before you book.

Confirmation is provided within 48 hours of booking and is subject to availability. The activity is booked, on average, about 20 days ahead, which is a useful planning guide if your Chiang Mai dates are fixed. It is not a guarantee that a particular date will be full or open, so check availability rather than relying on that average.

The listed cancellation terms allow a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes made less than 24 hours before the activity are not accepted, and cancellations inside that window are not refunded. The cut-off follows local time in Chiang Mai.

Should you book this Chiang Mai class?

Book this if you want a hands-on day, value expert guidance, and like the idea of wearing something you made yourself. The strongest reasons to go are the experienced silversmith, the small class size, and the chance to work through the piece from initial design to polish.

Think twice if your schedule is tight, you prefer a short activity, or you need a firm all-in price before booking. The class fills most of the day, and the silver fee is additional and based on weight. For a craft-minded person, though, those costs buy more than a trinket: they buy the time, tools, instruction, and satisfaction of making a silver piece with your own hands.

FAQ

How long does the class last?

The scheduled day runs from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm and includes a one-hour lunch break. The activity is described as approximately five hours long.

What can I make?

You can make a silver ring or pendant from your own design. The class overview also mentions a necklace, so ask the studio if you want to confirm that option.

Is silver included in the price?

No. Silversmithing tools are included, but silver is charged separately at THB130 per gram and paid at the end of class.

Do I need jewelry-making experience?

No prior experience is required. The class is described as suitable for all skill levels, including beginners.

Can children take part?

Young people over 12 can take part with adult supervision.

Where does the class start and finish?

It starts and ends at Nova Collection Jewelry, 179 Tha Phae Road, Chiang Mai.