Making rings: A ring can say a lot and sometimes exactly the right thing. A Workshop with Karl Fritsch
Published: 26.03.2026
Goldschmitte. Zürich
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DEADLINE: 18/09/2026
Ring: Untitled
Gold, Ruby, Saphire, emerald
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Karl Fritsch began his education at the Goldsmiths School in Pforzheim and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts (1987–1994) in Munich. His practice focuses on the ring, Fritsch explores taste, aesthetics and desire as he manipulates perceived ideas of preciousness and convention.
Fritsch has taught in art schools across the world, exhibited internationally, and his work has been acquired for public collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and the National Gallery of Victoria and Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. A practice that focuses on the ring, Fritsch explores taste, aesthetics and desire as he manipulates perceived ideas of preciousness and convention. The highly covetable rings have seen him win numerous awards and become a cult figure in contemporary jewellery. He also works collaboratively with a range of artists, including artist Francis Upritchard and furniture designer Martino Gamper.
In 2006 he received the highly prestigious international Françoise van den Bosch Award.
In 2024 he was a finalist for the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize.
Workshop fees: CHF 500.–
Students are entitled to a 10 % discount.
A discount is offered if more than one workshop is booked.
Participants: maximum 8.
Subscription: up to two weeks before the workshop begins.
Advance payment: half of the workshop fee.
Course material is included in the cost.
Metal is charged separately.
Tools are available.
Course languages: German and English
You will receive detailed information before the workshop begins.
Modifications reserved.
In 2006 he received the highly prestigious international Françoise van den Bosch Award.
In 2024 he was a finalist for the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize.
Workshop fees: CHF 500.–
Students are entitled to a 10 % discount.
A discount is offered if more than one workshop is booked.
Participants: maximum 8.
Subscription: up to two weeks before the workshop begins.
Advance payment: half of the workshop fee.
Course material is included in the cost.
Metal is charged separately.
Tools are available.
Course languages: German and English
You will receive detailed information before the workshop begins.
Modifications reserved.
Ring: Untitled, 2026
Diamond, yellow gold
Photo by: Dominique Provost
Part of: DIVA. Museum for diamonds, jewellery and silver
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Goldschmitte. Zürich
- Mail:
- info
goldschmitte.net
- Phone:
- +41 (0)44 363 04 52
- Management:
- Johanna Neeser
DEADLINE: 18/09/2026
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