Alte Feuerwache · Köln

Come make with me…

Hand-making jewellery in the “Alte Feuerwache” Köln.

Open to all levels
Student and tutor at the bench

One-Day Workshops

925 Ring Workshop

The 925 silver ring workshop is the perfect introduction to studio jewellery making. In this intimate small-group setting, you’ll design and craft your own sterling silver ring from start to finish, guided with care at every stage. The atmosphere is relaxed yet focused — a setting that allows you to settle into the rhythm of the craft. Along the way, you’ll learn basic fabrication methods including saw piercing and soldering, and finishing techniques such as texturing, stamping, and polishing. You’ll have the opportunity to personalise your ring through various finishing and decorative touches, leaving with a piece that’s entirely your own — plus a skill set you can carry into further studio lessons or your own craft practice.

Hoops Workshop

During this one-day workshop, you’ll be guided step by step through making a pair of sterling silver hoop earrings and a pair of sterling silver stud earrings. In this class you’ll learn the core jewellery-making skills — including soldering, annealing, saw piercing, and polishing, plus measurement tips and tricks, with stamping, texturing, and imprinting lace or patterns into metal also possible. Your hoops and studs can be fully customised in width, profile, size, texture, and finish.The day begins at 10am, with the morning session focused on measurement, annealing, and forming. We break for an hour at lunch to stretch and recharge before the second half of the day, when you’ll solder, file, and finish your hoops and studs with your chosen customisation.

You’ll be guided through techniques such as texturing tools, forming silver with a hammer, soldering, filing, and sanding. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with your own finished silver hoops and studs — plus a skill set you can carry into further studio lessons or your own craft practice.

Please note a minimum of three students is required for this workshop to proceed — if this isn’t met 72 hours before the scheduled start, we’ll contact you to arrange an alternative date.

Make Your Own Wedding Bands — Together

In just one day, craft the wedding bands that will represent your promise to each other — with us guiding you every step of the way, using precious metals and traditional goldsmithing techniques.

It’s a hands-on experience you’ll both remember, resulting in rings that are uniquely personal and truly made by you, for you. Workshops are by appointment — book your obligation-free quote today to chat design, materials, sizing, and find a date that suits you.

Our workshop experience is €500 per couple, with per-gram pricing for the material and style you choose. Each session is exclusively for the two of you — so you get our full attention from start to finish.

To book this class, just write me an email using the contact form below – we’ll find a date!

Sand Casting Workshop

Discover the magic of sand casting and create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery in recycled silver. You’ll learn the whole process, from carving and casting through to finishing your completed piece. We’ll start by carving a simple band or signet ring in wax — a small pendant is also possible — discussing the technical considerations of sand casting along the way. The first half of the day is spent creating your wax form through traditional wax carving, then making a mould using delft clay. After lunch, we’ll pour the metal and learn how to file, sand, stamp, and polish your piece — including how to prepare the sand and mould correctly for a clean cast.

The jewellery can be made in brass, bronze, or silver. 10 grams of silver are included in the price, with additional silver available to purchase on the day if you have grander plans..

This class is limited to 6 students, so you’ll get clear, personal guidance on the best designs for casting, along with all the tips for successful results. I’ll take you through finishing your piece from raw to a high polish — invaluable if you’d like to go on and cast your own designs in future.

Please note a minimum of three students is required for this workshop to proceed — if this isn’t met 72 hours before the scheduled start, we’ll contact you to arrange an alternative date.

One-Day Workshops

240€per person
Saturdays & Sundays10:00–17:00recycled silver

Spend a day at the bench and head home with jewellery you’ve designed and made yourself, in recycled metal. We work together from 10am to 5pm — from your very first idea through to the final polish — with a one-hour lunch break along the way. Light refreshments, drinks, and a vegetarian/vegan lunch in our 1h lunchbreak are included.

No experience needed. All tools and materials are provided. Classes are limited to 6 students, so you’ll get clear, personal guidance along with all the tips for successful results.

Please note a minimum of three students is required for this workshop to proceed — if this isn’t met 72 hours before the scheduled start, we’ll contact you to arrange an alternative date.

lunchbreak at the Feuerwache
Students DIY Ring

6 Week Evening Course

35€per class / 210€ for 6 weeks
EveningsWednesday or Thursday2.5 hours

Bring your own project to life. Explore the fundamentals of jewellery making in this hands-on 6 week course, where you’ll learn a variety of traditional goldsmithing techniques using metal, while creating your own unique pieces in a supportive studio environment. Each session costs 35€; you can choose your sessions freely further down this page. If you need more than 6 sessions for your project, I’m sure we can work something out.

Reserve a place

Book your spot

 
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Weekly Courses
Thursdays & Fridays · 18:00–20:30 · max 6 people
September 2026
Places per session
No dates scheduled at the moment — please check back soon.
No online payment — you’ll get an email to confirm your place, and you pay on site.
 
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One-Day Weekend Class
Saturdays & Sundays · 10:00–17:00 · max 6 people
September 2026
Places per session
No dates scheduled at the moment — please check back soon.
No online payment — you’ll get an email to confirm your place, and you pay on site.

Both bookings are non-binding — I’ll contact you by email to confirm and answer any questions. Live availability is handled by the studio’s booking calendar.

Kristina at the bench

Guiding you through the journey…

Kristina Neumann is an Australian–Chinese artist. Her practice explores jewellery as a personal and relational object, shaped through material, memory, and everyday rituals.

She creates works for exhibitions, custom commissions and provides safe, accessible and engaging workshop experiences that encourage people to slow down, connect, and make something meaningful by hand.

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Alte Feuerwache · Melchiorstraße 3 · 50670 Köln

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