Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing

This class is designed for self-directed students with previous experience in basic technical skills. Continuing intermediate and advanced students who wish to expand their design and fabrication techniques will work on independent projects with instructor input and one-on-one guidance. Demos and design discussions will be ongoing. Prerequisite: Three(3) jewelry fabrication classes or permission of instructor.

In this introductory class, you’ll learn to use essential metalsmithing tools to create your first jewelry pieces. We’ll cover sawing, filing, soldering, polishing, and cold connections, with a strong focus on proper technique and studio safety. All tools and basic materials are provided, though students may wish to bring their own cabochons or sterling silver.

Beginner students will learn traditional metalsmithing techniques like piercing, soldering, forming, texturing and bezel setting to create jewelry of their own design or an assigned project. Intermediate students are self-directed but can explore more precision-based techniques such as prong setting, chain making, forging, and hollow construction. Emphasis will be placed on proper use of tools…

Beginner students will learn traditional metalsmithing techniques like piercing, soldering, forming, texturing and bezel setting to create jewelry of their own design or an assigned project. Intermediate students are self-directed but can explore more precision-based techniques such as prong setting, chain making, forging, and hollow construction. Emphasis will be placed on proper use of tools…

Beginner students will learn traditional metalsmithing techniques like piercing, soldering, forming, texturing and bezel setting to create jewelry of their own design or an assigned project. Intermediate students are self-directed but can explore more precision-based techniques such as prong setting, chain making, forging, and hollow construction. Emphasis will be placed on proper use of tools…

This class is designed for students who are independent and self-directed. The students must have previous experience in sawing, soldering, fabrication, and other fundamental technical skills. Continuing intermediate and advanced students that wish to expand their design and fabrication techniques will work on independent projects with instructor input and one-on-one guidance. Demos and design discussions…

This mixed-level class is designed for new jewelers looking for guided instruction and intermediate students wanting to work independently. New jewelers will build on skills learned in the beginner class, while more experienced students can refine their skills and explore personal designs with instructor support. Studio safety and proper technique are always emphasized throughout. All…

This course will teach traditional metalsmithing skills including sawing, piercing, texturing, shaping, and forming metal; soldering and cold connections, and bezel-setting cabochon gemstones. It is appropriate for beginners with no previous experience with metalsmithing, as well as for intermediate students. Students will learn to use and care for the tools of the craft, and will…

This course will teach traditional metalsmithing skills including sawing, piercing, texturing, shaping, and forming metal; soldering and cold connections, and bezel-setting cabochon gemstones. It is appropriate for beginners with no previous experience with metalsmithing, as well as for intermediate students. Students will learn to use and care for the tools of the craft, and will…

This course will teach traditional metalsmithing skills including sawing, piercing, texturing, shaping, and forming metal; soldering and cold connections, and bezel-setting cabochon gemstones. It is appropriate for beginners with no previous experience with metalsmithing, as well as for intermediate students. Students will learn to use and care for the tools of the craft, and will…

NOTE: Skips July 5 Work on your own designs with instructor guidance. If you have ideas you’ve been thinking about but are unsure how to execute, this is the class for you. We can troubleshoot your designs together.

This class is designed for self-directed students with previous experience in basic technical skills. Continuing intermediate and advanced students who wish to expand their design and fabrication techniques will work on independent projects with instructor input and one-on-one guidance. Demos and design discussions will be ongoing. Prerequisite: Three(3) jewelry fabrication classes or permission of instructor.