Advance your silversmithing skills and let that silver shine! We will cut, shape, and join metal with hammer and flame, and other various tools. Topics such as bezel setting and honing your soldering skills will be covered. Walk out blingin’ in your silver jewelry.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Independent Study Group: Session B
Dec 3–17
/ 3 sessions
Wednesdays
/ 10am–2pm
Member: $157.25
/ Non-Member: $185.00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Age: Adult
For experienced jewelry makers who want to advance their skills, share ideas, and develop new proficiencies, this intermediate level class will cover a range of various metalsmithing topics, with a focus on design, fabrication, and stone setting applications. Please bring your own fine metals and gemstones to class.
Jewelry Making: Precious Metal Clay – Silver: Session A
Jan 25, 2026
/ 1 session
Sunday
/ 12–4pm
Member: $85.00
/ Non-Member: $100.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Jump into the world of jewelry design with silver precious metal clay! In this class you’ll learn to use molding tools and basic forming techniques to create a truly original piece. Once the design is complete, we’ll lay your project in one of our kilns to harden it into a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry!
Learn the basic steps of loop in loop chain making and try your hand at making a small segment of chain. Together, we’ll form and bend links into a 2-3 inch chain to be turned into a simple set of dangly earrings.
Explore multiple different types of loop in loop chain to make your own bracelet. Learn to fuse fine silver wire into solid loops and form them into a variety of different links that can be used for chain making. Use these types of chain to make a bracelet with clasp that you can wear out or gift to a loved one.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Independent Study Group: Session A
Feb 4–Mar 4, 2026
/ 5 sessions
Wednesdays
/ 10am–2pm
Member: $323.00
/ Non-Member: $380.00
Skill Level: Int/Adv
Age: Adult
For experienced jewelry makers who want to advance their skills, share ideas, and develop new proficiencies, this intermediate level class will cover a range of various metalsmithing topics, with a focus on design, fabrication, and stone setting applications. Please bring your own fine metals and gemstones to class.
Create your own beautiful beaded bracelet using a variety of beading techniques. Together we’ll explore traditional stringing methods, including how to knot between beads, as well as wire-wrapping techniques to connect beads together for a custom design. Feel free to bring your own beads to incorporate your very own style into your finished bracelet. Perfect to wear for a night out on the town, or for a gift for a loved one!
Learn how to cut, shape, and polish any stone of your choice in our studio, or bring some of your own stone to work on! Discover what it takes to turn a rough stone into a finished, custom-cut heart gem! Acceptable stones: pectolite, calcite, fluorite, orthoclase, and quartz. No street rocks or precious gems. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Jewelry Making: Precious Metal Clay – Silver: Session B
Feb 8, 2026
/ 1 session
Sunday
/ 12–4pm
Member: $85.00
/ Non-Member: $100.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Jump into the world of jewelry design with silver precious metal clay! In this class you’ll learn to use molding tools and basic forming techniques to create a truly original piece. Once the design is complete, we’ll lay your project in one of our kilns to harden it into a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry!
Create your own beautiful beaded bracelet using a variety of beading techniques. Together we’ll explore traditional stringing methods, including how to knot between beads, as well as wire-wrapping techniques to connect beads together for a custom design. Feel free to bring your own beads to incorporate your very own style into your finished bracelet. Perfect to wear for a night out on the town, or for a gift for a loved one!
Explore the versatility of wire wrapping! Using copper, sculpting wire, and a wide variety of hand tools, you’ll learn how to create sculptures and pendants with wire wrapping techniques in our jewelry studio.
Enameling combines glass and fire with copper to offer a wide variety of color, texture, and pattern. Try this unique custom and handmade jewelry technique to create a finished set of dangle earrings that finish with colors in high chromatic brilliance. In just a few short hours, you will create fun, personalized art pieces that bring bling to any wardrobe.