Florence: Private Jewelry Making Class & Tuscan Snack

Make your own silver jewelry in Florence’s artisan workshop

You’ll shape silver with your own hands in a real Florentine workshop guided by a local goldsmith—melting metal, sawing, hammering, polishing until your piece feels personal. Bring old jewelry if you want to give it new life. There’s time for Tuscan snacks and easy conversation before you leave with a keepsake that holds its own story.

What’s included

Your day includes all necessary tools and materials for crafting (with 3 grams of silver), guidance from a professional goldsmith throughout every step—even if you’re totally new—and regional Tuscan snacks served mid-session. Pickup from San Casciano Val di Pesa bus stop is included; city pickup from Florence can be arranged for an additional fee on site before returning with your handmade piece.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private jewelry making workshop

• Arrive at air-conditioned workshop
• Learn to melt and solder silver
• Roll plates or pull wire
• Use saw, file, hammer, polish tools
• Create personal jewelry piece
• Enjoy regional snack break
• Take home handmade jewelry souvenir

The Experience

I didn’t expect to feel nervous about holding a tiny saw, but there I was—standing in this sunlit Florence workshop, hands just a bit shaky. Our guide (Francesca—she told us to call her Fra) smiled and said, “Don’t worry, the metal is patient.” The place smelled faintly of warm metal and something herbal from her garden out back. She showed us how to melt silver over the flame—there’s this split second when it turns liquid and you kind of forget to breathe.

We got to bring old jewelry too. I’d found my grandma’s broken locket at the bottom of my bag that morning (I almost left it at the hotel). Watching it melt into something new felt weirdly moving—Fra noticed and just nodded like she understood. She let us try all the tools: rolling plates, pulling wire, hammering with this satisfying thunk that echoed off the stone walls. There was no rush; if you messed up a cut or fumbled with the file, Fra just shrugged and said, “It’s part of the story.”

Halfway through she set out snacks—a hunk of pecorino, olives slick with oil, bread that tasted like it came straight from someone’s kitchen. We ate standing up because none of us wanted to stop working for long. By the end, my fingers were smudged black and my little pendant wasn’t exactly straight…but honestly? It felt more mine that way. The light outside had shifted golden by then—I still think about that moment sometimes when I touch the necklace now.

Top questions

Is pickup included for this private jewelry class in Florence?

Pickup from San Casciano Val di Pesa bus stop is included; Florence city pickup is available for an extra €120 round trip paid on site.

Do I need experience to join the jewelry making class?

No experience is needed—anyone age 7 or older can participate and learn during the session.

Can I bring my own old jewelry to melt down?

Yes, you can bring old or heirloom jewelry (including gold) to melt down and create something new.

How long does the class last?

The private jewelry class lasts approximately 4 hours.

Are snacks provided during the workshop?

Yes, regional Tuscan snacks are served as a refreshment during the class.

What materials are included in the price?

Your fee covers all tools plus 3 grams of silver; extra silver costs €4 per gram.

Is this activity suitable for children?

The workshop is suitable for participants aged 7 years and older.

Where does the class take place?

The jewelry making takes place in an air-conditioned artisan workshop near Florence, Tuscany.