Argentium and Keum Boo with Christine Zock

The participants learn how to weld and process the parts without solder on various self-designed pieces of jewellery. Argentium can be obtained, it’s only slightly more expensive than regular sterling silver Keum Boo: A 0.02 mm thin thin gold sheet can also be bonded over a large area with Fine Silver or Argentium without solder. This fascinating technique, originating from Asia, works with the help of a stove plate at about 400 degrees C. Through intensive molecular connection of the two metals. After applying the fine gold pads, the parts can be further processed into a piece of jewellery.

Course instructor: Christine Zock is Certified Master Bench Jeweller specialised in Argentium and Keum Boo.

Date: 10.08.2025-15.08.2025.
Teachter: Ch. Zock.
Place: Freiburg.
Fee: 790 Euros.


Application & Signing up
The Price of € 790.- includes only class fee and the use of Tools. Participants have access to an extensive range of materials for the realization of jewellery. A flat rate is charged for the basic course material. Additional Materials are paid according to individual need at the end of the course. Tools are provided, some special tools can be purchased after the Workshop. Own Materials and Tools can be used as well.

The confirmation of your registration will take place immediately if a place is available. Reservations become valid with the receipt of a deposit of at least 25% of the course price within 14 days after receipt of the registration confirmation. The remaining amount must be received by the Design Werkstatt at least 1 month before the start of the course. If you withdraw up to 1 month before the start of the course, a processing fee of 25% of the course price will be retained. After that, there is no entitlement to reimbursement, unless the participant who is unable to attend provides a suitable replacement. Travel, accommodation, food and insurance are the responsibility of the participants.

If a course has to be cancelled by the Design Werkstatt, amounts already paid will be refunded in full.