Student Testimonials

"I've taken a few classes with Katie and she is probably the BEST jewelry instructor I've ever had - and I have taken many classes over the years. She is extremely talented and incredibly patient - and very willing to share her knowledge! She has so many tips and tricks, I really look forward to my next class with Katie!"— EILEEN


"We had such a blast making our wedding bands with Danielle. My fiance was a little worried he would mess up my band, so he was hesitant to try this, but Danielle assured us she wouldn't let us leave with something we didn't adore, and she was right. She guided us through every step of the way, and helped us craft beautiful, personalized wedding bands. We couldn't be happier. It was such a fun day! In addition, she took pictures throughout the day, and we ended up with an awesome photo album! She even took one of my favorite pictures of us ever. Huge thanks to Danielle!"— BLAIR


“My brother and I did the Hammered Hearts men’s class for Valentine’s Day. Katie is awesome, very patient, and took the time to explain everything so we understood it. We can’t actually wait to make more jewelry here, it was a blast and I highly recommend it!”— TIM “Katie is a thoughtful, patient teacher and she knows her stuff. You’ll learn so much from her, quickly. ” — TIM


"My fiancé and I did the wedding band workshop. Danielle was professional and fun to spend the day with, and our rings came out amazing!! We both now have professional looking rings that we made for each other! Loved the experience, absolutely worth it!"— KATHRYN


"I have been a student of Katie Poterala for about 5 years. She has always been very patient and her instruction is thorough and complete. I have accomplished much more than I ever thought possible because she continues to challenge you to not settle for anything less than something you’d be proud of and that she is also proud to say that one of her students did this. I have also taken several workshops both in her own studio as well as other studios around the area. I would highly recommend Katie as an instructor in any aspect of metalsmithing and jewelry creation."— BEN


"I love my jingle bells from the beginner's metalsmithing workshop taught by a talented, friendly, and patient designer! The organic aesthetic of the gallery beautifully showcases each artist's work. Kudos for this sparkling addition to Main Street creativity!" — BONNIE


"I signed up for a stackable ring making class with a few friends! It was a bit overwhelming at first, but Katie broke it down into doable phases. We had a good time, drank some wine and departed with actual silver jewelry we could wear!"— RENEE


"A day and experience we will never forget.  My fiancé and I made our wedding bands together through Danielle's wedding band all-day workshop. We could not be more pleased with how they turned out! Danielle was so patient, going through every step from melting down nuggets of gold to the final hammering finish. I know we will cherish these rings and this experience forever!"— SAVANNAH


"We came from Chicago for the workshop and it was 100% worth it. It’s amazing to look down at our rings and know we made them. The day itself is so much fun—Danielle is incredibly knowledgeable about the process and equipment and keeps up a running flow of interesting information (in addition to just being a delight to chat with). Everything feels very personal and customized, and the final product is beautiful. We’re so grateful to have this day as part of our wedding memories."— RUSSELL


"Truly a one of a kind experience!  My wife Jenna and I completed Danielle's craftsman workshop making our two wedding bands. Our rings were made from the material of two sets of family rings. Danielle was super accommodating to our needs and we had a lot of fun with her throughout the day.  Our rings look incredibly professional even though they were made by me and my wife. This was a truly unique experience that we would never trade for anything. Making these rings was a very special day in our wedding story and something that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.— SAM


"This was such a cool thing! My fiancé and I making our rings for each other was not only a cool experience but very special and something we will forever remember."— LAUREN


Best Pre-Wedding Thing We Did! When we started to look at wedding rings, instead of just the whole "walk into a store and pick a ring" situation, we wanted something that felt meaningful. We looked into a make your own wedding ring workshop and we are so happy we found Danielle Miller. She was wonderful from the beginning: super friendly and easy to talk to over the phone, she made it easy to pick a date, and she was so very kind and patient with us when we made our rings. We made a weekend out of it because Greenville, SC is such a cute city and we're so glad we did. The ring making workshop is a great way to do something as a couple before the wedding, and it made the rings meaningful. We are so thankful to Danielle for making the ring making process so fun and enjoyable. Strongly recommend!!” — MARINEE


Danielle deserves 5+ stars. She goes above and beyond to give you the best experience and wants you to leave 100% satisfied. For anyone looking for a unique experience that will be remembered for generations to come I highly recommend Danielle’s wedding band workshop.” — STEPHANIE


"We loved working with Danielle! She was easy to communicate with before setting up the workshop by phone and by email. During the workshop, the two of us had Danielle’s undivided attention and it was easy to follow her instruction and guidance. In no time at all I felt comfortable in the space and was surprised at what I could do! I am so glad we had Danielle’s expertise throughout the day to advise the subtle changes to the size, thickness and shape that really made the bands look and feel like a perfect fit on our hands.
Everyone was so impressed with our rings after hearing about how we made them, but honestly they were so easy to make with Danielle’s guidance. Danielle made the atmosphere in the workshop calming and encouraging. Kevin and I really valued the experience of our workshop day. Taking a break from more hectic wedding planning weekends to work together on something was a great way for Kevin and I to reconnect."— CAITLIN




"We had a blast making our wedding rings with Danielle! She was very patient and taught us a lot about the process that we now share with everyone! It was such an amazing day! We say that making our rings was our favorite part of our elopement weekend! I can't recommend this workshop enough! Our rings are still gorgeous and a constant reminder of our love for each other and the awesome experience we had! Thank you Danielle for a most memorable experience!!!!"— KATIE


"Working with Danielle was a wonderful experience! Both my husband and I chose to have her made our custom wedding bands, and she even remade my engagement ring to fit the band. She was very responsive to e-mails and even took time to chat on the phone with me several times. She kept me informed during every step of the process and sent me pictures along the way. Our wedding bands are perfectly unique and I love how my engagement rings fits with my band now. I recommend Danielle to everyone!"— SHANNON


"Truly a one of a kind experience!  My wife Jenna and I completed Danielle's craftsman workshop making our two wedding bands. Our rings were made from the material of two sets of family rings. Danielle was super accommodating to our needs and we had a lot of fun with her throughout the day.  Our rings look incredibly professional even though they were made by me and my wife. This was a truly unique experience that we would never trade for anything. Making these rings was a very special day in our wedding story and something that we will cherish for the rest of our lives."— SAM