The Mermaid Den

A working, open-air home metalsmith studio located on the west side of O'ahu. Hosting workshops, private parties & Solo Lessons

 ✨ ABOUT & PRICING ✨

  • Classes are designed for beginners ages 6+, usually host 3–8 people for a "fellowship" style gathering and typically last 2–4 hours
  • Creative Freedom: You can choose your metal (14k gold filled or sterling silver) and select from a collection of shells, pearls & seaglass or bring your own (BYOS)
  • Skills Learned: You'll learn traditional bench jeweler techniques, including metal forging, soldering, and shell drilling
  • The "Sip" Part: Workshops include complimentary homemade scones, bubbly (mimosas), coffee, or tea. It is also BYOB if you'd like to bring your own beverages 
  • Standard Workshop: Start at $145 per person, which includes materials for one 14k gold-filled/sterling bangle, a SS bezel ring, or a SS bezel pendant.
  • You can add an extra piece(s) to your workshop for +$130
  • Specialty Upgrades: Cuff bracelets are $145 and premium 14k gold filled rings are $275
  • Mermaid Den Perks: Attendees receive a 6-month discount code for Rio Grande Wholesale jewelry tools and a curated list of startup materials & tools

✨ HOW TO BOOK ✨

Because this is a private home studio, sessions are by appointment/booking only.

 

✨ Welcome To The Mermaid Den✨

I can’t wait to have you over to get creative together!

You’re welcome to bring your own food & drinks — make yourself at home in my cabana-style open-air studio space. A mini fridge is also available for your use.

Complimentary local coffee, teas & mimosas are served alongside a freshly baked scone or sourdough pop-over.

Extra friends attending but not making is +$50 per person

Each ticket is to make one piece of your choice.

Making a ring & a bangle in one workshop is very popular & you can make 2+ pieces in 1 workshop — please inquire to add on extra pieces. +$130 per piece  

Bring all your shells and pearls & we can show you how to drill them <3

I have plenty shells, pearls, seaglass and other cool, creative things!

✨ BANGLE ✨

The drilling for 3 pieces is included. Your items or mine.

From my collection; you can choose 1 shell and 2 puka shells. More shells available with a donation.

• Seaglass is available & included

• Drilling more than 3 shells - $10 per piece

• Drilling pearls or glass - $10 per piece (drilling is included if you buy a pearl)

• Bangle charms - $15 

✨ BEZEL PENDANT/RING ✨

Single bezel sterling rings are what we make in the workshop.

3 bezel styles to choose from & 2 heights

You may bezel a shell from my collection or you can BYOS or gemstone cab

• Add a second bezel $50

• Add a second band $40

• Add 14k gold filled band for a mixed metal look $50 

• Thick Stacker Ring $45

• Bezel sunrise shell $50 

• Bezel sharks tooth $50

• Bezel 'Opihi +$50

*please bring cash for add-ons & assistant gratuity <3