Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Fire up your creativity in this hands on workshop. Learn to torch fire enamel on copper and explore techniques like stenciling, sgraffito, embedded wires, stamping, cat-whiskers, and more. Leave with 2 pairs of stunning ready to wear earrings that are as unique as you are. Ear wires will be made of silver […]
All levels welcome! In this one-day workshop, learn the steps of metal finishing and surface textures such as mirror polish, satin, tumbled, texture brushed, solder removal, etc. Discover ways to get different finishes using the flexshaft, tumbler, buffer or by hand. Learn the different buffs, abrasives, brushes, tricks and techniques to achieve your perfect finish! This is […]
All levels welcome! In this fast-paced workshop, you'll create and finish one Spinner-style ring! Simple or elaborate; you may feature one spinner or a few! For the more advanced student, you may wish to set a stone or two on your spinners. A selection will be available or you may bring your own tiny cabochons. Simple ring or […]
All levels welcome! Learn to create unique metal jewelry while learning essential techniques like sawing, filing, riveting, and soldering. Beginners build a strong foundation, while advanced students explore adding vivid color and custom designs using colored pencils on metal. Complete practice pieces and at least one finished piece as you develop both skill and creativity. […]
WorkshopAll levels welcome! Have you heard about metal clay? It is an exciting medium—almost magical—that turns malleable clay into precious metals. Finely ground silver combined with an organic binder allows you to make deeply textured and easily formed jewelry pieces that can be torch or kiln fired. Metal clay pieces can also be combined with […]
5 Day WorkshopBeginner This 5-day class is for the advanced beginner and focuses on the fundamentals of jewelry design and execution. Studio habits, safety and design elements will be covered in detail. Perhaps you want to hone your basic skills in metal jewelry fabrication but a busy schedule keeps you from committing to a 6-week course. […]
3 Day Workshop August 7,8,9 All levels welcome! Take your Raku fired ceramic jewelry to new a level of sophistication. Molded, hand-formed, and hollow form beads as well as pendants and other jewelry components will be shown. The importance of designing and planning a piece from making components to putting it all together will be […]
5 Day WorkshopIntermediate Advanced What can you do with your silver scrap? How can you transform it into beautiful wearable jewelry? With silver spot prices over $100 and rising, buying new materials is very costly! Learn different ways to transform scrap like fusing, rolling and making your own wire and sheet from precious metal scrap. […]
Mondays, 6 Week Class Intermediate In this Intermediate Metalsmithing class, students will be introduced to technique-based projects designed to increase confidence with the torch and expand and hone their jewelry fabrication skill set, with a focus on torch control and more advanced stone setting techniques like unusual bezel and tube settings. Basic metal fabrication skills are […]
Mondays, 6 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional This is a guided independent studies class for the intermediate to advanced metalsmith student. A different skill-set is focused on each semester, but you may bring in your jewelry projects or start something new! Bring in your jewelry projects or start something new! We'll troubleshoot both design and technique challenges […]
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner Refresh the fundamentals or learn from scratch! In this introductory 6-week metalsmithing class, you'll learn thefundamental skills of metal jewelry fabrication. Learn good studio habits while learning how to solder with a gas torch. Sawing, filing, using the flex-shaft, riveting techniques. finish work and other common bench andstudio necessities are also […]
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced In this Intermediate Metalsmithing class, students will be introduced to technique-based projects designed to increase confidence with the torch and expand and hone their jewelry fabrication skill set, with a focus on torch control and more advanced stone setting techniques like unusual bezel and tube settings. Basic metal fabrication skills […]