Dive into the Beauty of Filigree

Eastern repoussé, Russian filigree, chased, and engraved miniature bookcase pendant/brooch

Rosette II, Russian filigree and granulation ring with holly blue agate in 18k, 22k gold and fine silver; photo: Pat Vasquez-Cunningham

Drip, Russian filigree pendant on a hand woven chain by Victoria Lansford

Casablanca III, Russian filigree drusy earrings

Embraces Herself, Russian filigree ring with maze style shank, 2024 18k and 22k gold, sterling, fine silver, Peruvian opal 1 x 0.875 x 0.812 in Photo by Pat Vasquez-Cunningham

From the Master Who Created the Filigree Revival:

Beginning Filigree and Beyond Online Course

Imagine if you could finally bring to life those intricate designs that have been living in your mind for years. Imagine being able to create delicate curves and swirls, and watch as your filigree designs evolve right before your eyes.

Now, imagine the satisfaction that comes with getting all those tension-fitted wires to stay in place. You’ll be able to approach each project with confidence and ease, knowing that you have the skills and knowledge to create something beautiful.

Discover how to use this traditional technique to create timeless as well as contemporary designs in your own voice. The possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re a jeweler, metalsmith, goldsmith, silversmith, or intermediate jewelry hobbyist, this course is designed to help you take your skills to the next level and create unique, luxurious pieces that stand the test of time.

Darling, lotus have some tea..., Russian filigree, Eastern repoussé, chased, pierced, and fabricated tea infuser, strainer, and stand — Darling, lotus have some tea…, Russian filigree, Eastern repoussé, chased, pierced, and fabricated tea infuser, strainer, and stand

Darling, lotus have some tea..., Russian filigree, Eastern repoussé, chased, pierced, and fabricated (tea infuser) — Darling, lotus have some tea…, Russian filigree, Eastern repoussé, chased, pierced, and fabricated (tea infuser)

Darling, lotus have some tea..., Russian filigree, Eastern repoussé, chased, pierced, and fabricated tea infuser (strainer) — Darling, lotus have some tea…, Russian filigree, Eastern repoussé, chased, pierced, and fabricated tea infuser (strainer)

A Few of the Filigree Course Projects

Filigree Ring Project in sterling and fine silver

Sea Star II, Russian Filigree ring by Victoria Lansford; photo by Pat Vasquez-Cunningham

Start Learning Now with over 6 hours of highly detailed demo videos and 5 projects with 4+ variations to work on at your own pace

Some of What you’ll Learn and make

(If this list looks odd on a mobile device, rotate the screen to landscape mode to read.)

Create a domed, Russian filigree (tension-fitted, open-back) pendant while learning how to make the perfect filigree frame and filler wires.

Make a Russian filigree, tapering ring band and discover how to utilize different types of frame wire to create distinct looks and formability

Create rings, earrings and beads with filigree domes, flowers, and starfish.

Solder effectively with powdered solder to retain the elegant detail of the wirework. No flooded solder messes here!

Bonus: Add color and value by incorporating gold in your filigree

Bonus: Explore different filigree filler wire variations from ‘lima beans’ and loops to tight or lacy coils.

Grasp the differences between granulation and filigree from antiquity and how you can combine the techniques in your own designs.

Confidently bend and sculpt your filigree into rings, orbs, beads, chokers, bracelets, and more.

Bonus: Explore Micro-TIG welding filigree

Bonus: Completely level up your work by forging and varying the thickness of a filigree frame

Bonus: Learn how to quickly construct and embellish with Nordic, Norwegian, and Thai styles of filigree.

Ribbon Lace II, 3D filigree pendant on a Roman chain, 2024
Awarded the Juror’s Award for Jewelry by Jo Lauria at CraftForms2024, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
Sterling, fine silver, 22k gold, Koroit opal;
10 x 6 x 0.625 in;
Photo by Pat Vasquez-Cunningham

About Your Instructor

Hello, I’m Victoria Lansford, an artist and educator, dedicated to preserving ancient techniques and infusing them with contemporary artistry. For over 35 years, I’ve immersed myself in the world of metalsmithing, creating works that range from intricate studio jewelry to architectural metalwork.

My passion lies in techniques like Russian filigree, Eastern repoussé, granulation, and chain making. Through my artwork, publications, and workshops, I’ve sparked an international revival of these nearly lost historical processes.

In this course, I share my extensive technical skills to help you discover the artistic potential of filigree. Together, we’ll explore the delicate dance of fine wires, transforming them into stunning designs that echo both tradition and innovation.

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How It Works

Beginning Russian Filigree Course Dashboard on screen

GET TONS OF INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT AS YOU PROGRESS THROUGH THE COURSE AT YOUR OWN PACE

Your access is immediate and unlimited!

Enter a new realm of individualized, online metalsmithing that gives everyone a front seat for everything, fits demos within your own studio schedule, and creates a supportive community away from the drama of social media.

Our course dashboard on Padlet gives you access to all the handouts, demos, live session links. The dashboard is your safe, private space to post photos and videos of your ideas and projects and get fast answers and support from me.

2025 Live Q&A Session Dates:

All sessions are, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Time (Atlanta, GA)

June 26, 2025

September 11, 2025

November 20, 2025

There will be 3 more sessions in 2026!

What others have made from studying filigree with Victoria

Russian Filigree Flower Ring 3 Lilli Lehtonen RF1 — Lilli Lehtonen’s Russian Filigree Flower Ring

Lilli Lehtonen's Flower Garden Necklace, Russian filigree, filigrana — Lilli Lehtonen’s Flower Garden Necklace

Floral Nouveau Wedding Rings by Hisako Yamada Laceworks RF1 — Hisako Yamada’s Floral Nouveau, Russian filigree wedding rings

Andrea Terry's Time Flies when You're in a Vortex — Andrea Terry’s Time Flies when You’re in a Vortex

Annabel Alleyne's Shield Necklace — Annabel Alleyne’s Shield Necklace

What makes Victoria’s Filigree Courses So Special

Achieve levels of skill that you didn’t know you had

I just spent the most wonderful class with one of the best teachers that I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. Victoria is a true artist and shares her gift teaching with patience, passion, good humor, and enthusiasm…she has an infectious laugh, and you can’t help laughing with her while she encourages you to achieve levels of skill that you didn’t know you had.

Patti D’Arbanville

Artist, Actress

The Michael Bublé of teachers

Victoria, you are the Michael Bublé of teachers. If you’ve never seen him perform, it’s a real treat because he is so connected to his audience. When he’s on stage it’s all about the audience, not about him. His ego is nowhere to be found, and you teach the same way. You love what you do, and it comes through in your teaching. Thank you for that!

Geraldine Brophy

Artist

These courses prove that you really care

As an educator myself, I appreciate the sheer amount of time you put in the preparation of all those materials and videos. With the care you take you have raised my work to another level. These courses prove that you really care about your students and their success!

Delores Heiden

D u0026amp; D’s Rock u0026amp; Wire

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What others have made from studying filigree with Victoria

Victoria Hall’s Net Dress with Russian filigree collar

Natalie Freedman’s Magnolia Perserverance, Russian filigree neck and back piece

Victoria Hall’s Return, Russian filigree and forged vase

Dia De Los Muertos Pendant by Suzanne Dugas RF1 — Suzanne Dugas’ Dia De Los Muertos Pendant

Endless Wave by Nora McMullen RF1 — Nora McMullen’s Endless Wave, filigree and enamel pendant

Russian filigree earrings RF1 — Jose G Griego’s Tears of Light, Russian filigree earrings

Russian filigree brain pendant RF1 — Karen Reule’s Filigree Brain pendant

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Immediate course access to all demos and live session recordings plus live support from Victoria through at least December 31, 2026!

I’m ready to Be part of the filigree lineage!

Storms of Juno, Russian filigree cuff bracelet by Victoria Lansford

Frequently Asked Questions

Many of my online students cannot attend any of the live session because of time zones, work, or other obligations but still do fabulous work in the courses and are able to connect with me and each other through the dashboard asynchronously.

Access to the live session, coaching calls will be posted on Padlet (the class dashboard) within 24 hours.

All of the Q&A session recordings, demonstration videos, the ability to ask questions, and request feedback will be available to students until May 1, 2023.

Although you won’t get lifetime access to these recordings and demos, the handouts, of course, are yours to download and keep forever.

Wire working is not a prerequisite for this course. Plenty of people who have little experience or success in fine wire working go onto to create beautiful filigree after studying with me.

The Beginning Filigree and Beyond Course features newer demos filmed in 4k with with twice as much demo content not included in the Russian Filigree DVD/Vimeo download

The Vimeo video was filmed in 2006 in 720 resolution, and while the professional camera work gets super up close, the technology means the videos are not as sharp as the course.

Many students learn well from both the Vimeo video and my online courses. It really depends on whether you work best with a completely self-paced format (Vimeo/DVD), or whether you’d prefer help, support, and coaching from me, the built-in accountability of learning in a group, and a flexible schedule to keep you on track with your goals that only the online course offers.

A complete list of tools is available here. Please note that no login is required to access this link.

No, but I’m thrilled to teach people in the comfort of their studios. Running my own online school takes an enormous amount of time, but it allows me to teach people around the world without the physical pain that traveling was causing me. I miss spending time with people in person, but I don’t miss hauling heavy suitcases and walking miles in airports. Now, everyone gets a front row seat with more individualized help and the extended time to learn complex projects and techniques that I was never able to offer in person.

You must know how to solder with a torch and have basic jewelry making skills including soldering, sawing, filing, etc.

*Making filigree frame and filler wire requires access to a rolling mill. If you don’t have a rolling mill, you can purchase both wire types pre-made here.

**Filigree Wire Example Card & sample jar of Russian Filigree Powdered Solder $30. available through Victoria’s website.

Beginning Filigree and Beyond Online Course

Start Learning the Art of Filigree Now!

Dive into the Beauty of Filigree

From the Master Who Created the Filigree Revival:

Beginning Filigree and Beyond Online Course

A Few of the Filigree Course Projects