Workshop Overview
Join us September 10–14, 2025, for Silver & Soil, a four-day immersive workshop hosted and curated by Redwing Ranch in Gardner, CO. This elevated, stay-based experience is led by Wyoming-based silversmith, hunter, and traveling artist Jessica Wegener of Wyo Prairie Fire Designs.
Whether you’re a curious creative or brand-new to jewelry making, this workshop is designed to give you a strong foundation in silversmithing while connecting to land, place, and practice.
Participants will:
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Learn the fundamentals of silversmithing in a relaxed, small-group setting
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Create their own silver ring and additional turquoise jewelry pieces
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Receive a full silversmithing starter kit to continue crafting at home
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Enjoy nourishing meals, on-ranch lodging, and casual walks through the pastures and to the river
This workshop is limited to 6 participants and includes private or shared rooms in our cozy on-ranch Airbnb, the Malachite House, with meals prepared by a private chef.
Who This Is For
This experience is designed for beginners and creative spirits who want to:
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Learn how to craft jewelry from scratch
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Build both artistic skill and structural craftsmanship
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Take time for creativity and connection in a beautiful, working ranch setting
No prior experience required.
What’s Included
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All meals from welcome dinner to Sunday breakfast
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4 nights of lodging in private rooms
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Full beginner silversmithing tool kit to keep
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All materials (silver, turquoise, etc.)
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Ranch pasture & river walks
What to Bring
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Comfortable indoor/outdoor shoes
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Layers for cool evenings (jacket, hat)
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Workshop clothes (jeans, clothes that can get dirty)
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N-95 mask (required for some parts of instruction)
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Swimsuit (optional river dips!)
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Water bottle & sketchbook or notebook
Pricing & Registration:
This workshop is limited to 6 participants. Tickets include all lodging, food, instruction, and materials.
Are you a local? Email us at info@redwingranch.farm to get a locals discount
Wondering what you get for the price?
Our prices are designed to be all-inclusive AND all-accessible. So here's the breakdown:
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nights of 5-star housing, on Ranch—$800
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meals, locally sourced and dietary inclusive, plus snacks— $550
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days of full instruction by a professional silversmith — $1500
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personal take home kit with tools and materials to continue the work — $ 500
That's a $3,350 value...
currently listed at only $2,500, over 25% discount thanks to our sponsors.
Jessica Wegener of Wyo Prarie Fire Desgins
Meet Your Instructor
Jess Wegener (you might also know her as Jess Dollard) is the silversmith behind WYO Prairie Fire Designs, where her love for wild Wyoming landscapes, Indian Paintbrush blooms, and bold turquoise come to life in every handmade piece. By day, Jess is a full-time dental hygienist, and by night she’s at the bench — crafting small-batch silver and turquoise jewelry that reflects her deep appreciation for nature, heritage, and western craft. What started as a self-taught passion project quickly turned into a thriving creative outlet, and now she’s sharing her skills and spirit with others. In the Silver & Soil experience, Jess brings warmth, encouragement, and a love of learning to the table. Whether you're brand-new or building on existing skills, you’ll walk away with confidence, craft, and something beautiful you made yourself.