Join us in the metals studio where you and a plus one will enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen, while gaining a foundational understanding of the enameling process by creating a custom pair of handmade enamel earrings. Through hands-on practice in basic application, firing techniques, and finishing methods, you will learn to fuse vibrant colored glass to metal and leave the session with a completed set of unique jewelry. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Make a beautiful piece of jewelry from start to finish. The first class will explore lapidary: cutting, forming, and polishing raw rock into a shape of your choosing. The second class will cover silversmithing and mounting that stone in a silver frame, essential for adding it to a ring or necklace. This is a truly unique and diverse experience! A materials fee is due at registration.
Jewelry Making: Precious Metal Clay – Silver: Session D
Aug 16
/ 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! A materials fee is due at registration.
Make a beautiful piece of jewelry from start to finish. The first class will explore lapidary: cutting, forming, and polishing raw rock into a shape of your choosing. The second class will cover silversmithing and mounting that stone in a silver frame, essential for adding it to a ring or necklace. This is a truly unique and diverse experience! A materials fee is due at registration.
Add a splash of color to your home with a handmade enameled trinket dish. Learn the fundamentals of enameling on copper while we explore layering colors and using simple decorative techniques to create a one-of-a-kind piece that is beautiful and functional. Leave with a finished enameled dish ready to hold jewelry, keys, or treasured keepsakes. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
In this one-day class, you will create a polished stone pendant using lapidary techniques. Instruction will cover stone shaping, grinding, sanding, and polishing, with an introduction to simple pendant finishing or setting methods. This class is ideal for beginners interested in working with stone and creating a finished wearable piece. Please note that this workshop will not include any metalwork, pre-made bezels will be used. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Independent Study Group: Session A
Sep 16–Oct 21
/ 6 sessions
Wednesdays
/ 10am–2pm
Member: $274.55
/ Non-Member: $323.00
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. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Create a vibrant pair of handmade earrings while learning the fundamentals of enameling on copper. You will explore metal preparation, enamel application, and kiln-firing techniques to transform simple metal shapes into colorful wearable art. Experiment with colors, pattern, and surface design to create earrings that reflect your style.
Explore the foundations of metal casting with this introduction to one of jewelry making’s most versatile processes. You will learn the basic principles of mold-making, casting preparation, metal pouring, and finishing techniques. Through demonstrations and guided practice, you can expect to gain an understanding of how cast jewelry and small metal objects are created from start to finish. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Learn the timeless art of cloisonné enameling while creating a colorful pendant. We’ll use fine wire to build decorative cells on a metal surface, then fill them with enamel to create vibrant designs so you can leave with a beautiful piece of wearable art. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
During this beginner-friendly Maker Date, you and a plus one will enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen, while designing and creating a personalized set of sterling silver stacking rings. Through hands-on guidance in basic metalsmithing techniques, including measuring, cutting, forming, soldering, and finishing silver wire, you will craft a personalized stack of rings to take home. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
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! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.