Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15Beginner 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. We’ll focus on some of the most important basic metalworking skills such as sawing, soldering, filing, texturing, hammering, setting cabochons in […]
All levels welcome! Using only basic wire skills, you can finish this complex-looking but simply lovely necklace in only a day! In this one-day workshop, you'll learn to make beautiful spirals with simple hand tools and the tricks for creating consistent and matching components in wire. You'll also be introduced to 2-in-2 chain maille and […]
All levels welcome! In this class, students will learn all of the fundamental skills required to work with metal clays and be successful with silver metal clay products. This class is great for beginners, as a refresher course, or for the experienced user who would like to teach metal clay jewelry making. Students will practice […]
Fridays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced, Professional This class is for those who would like to stretch their skills in metal clay and/or metalsmithing. Combining metal clay elements with metal-smithed pieces allows jewelry makers to more easily incorporate molded or highly textured elements into their jewelry. Knowing basic metal smithing techniques allows metal clay jewelry makers […]
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 […]