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.
This one-day lapidary class guides you through the process of creating stone earrings from start to finish. You will learn how to shape, grind, and polish stone using lapidary equipment, then set or assemble your stones into wearable earrings. Please note that this workshop will not include any metalwork, pre-made bezels will be used. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. No prior lapidary experience is required.
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! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
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.
Explore the luminous beauty of plique-à-jour enameling, a technique often compared to miniature stained glass. Learn how to create translucent enamel panels suspended within a metal framework, allowing light to shine through the finished design. We’ll explore frame construction, enamel application, firing, and finishing techniques while creating a unique keychain. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Join us for an immersive weekend workshop to discover the exciting process of sand casting. You’ll learn how to create molds using specialized casting sand and transform molten metal into unique jewelry or small sculptural objects. Along the way, explore mold-making, metal pouring, finishing, and polishing techniques. Leave with completed cast pieces and a solid introduction to this ancient and versatile metalworking process. A materials fee is due at registration.
Explore the essential techniques for metalsmithing and silver jewelry. We will cut, shape, and join metal with hammer and flame and various other tools. Finish this class with a custom sterling silver pendant and a healthy dose of artistic confidence. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Create your own pair of elegant sterling silver dangle earrings! You will learn fundamental metalsmithing techniques, including sawing, filing, texturing, shaping, drilling, and finishing sterling silver components. Through guided instruction, you’ll design and fabricate a unique pair of earrings that reflects your personal style, whether simple and modern or detailed and decorative. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Transform copper into a colorful decorative trinket dish during this Maker Date, while you and a plus one enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen! Explore surface preparation, enamel application, and kiln firing techniques while experimenting with vibrant colors and unique designs. Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking to share a creative experience, this workshop is designed for all skill levels. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Explore different types of loop and 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 a clasp that you can wear or gift to a loved one.Closed-toe shoes are required.
Create an elegant sterling silver ring while learning essential jewelry-making techniques. We will twist and braid sterling silver wire before shaping, soldering, and finishing your own handcrafted ring. Gain experience with sizing, forming, and polishing methods commonly used in metalsmithing as you create a handcrafted piece of jewelry.