Discover the possibilities of precious metal clay, an innovative material that combines the flexibility of clay with the beauty of fine silver. Learn how to shape, texture, and fire metal clay to create unique jewelry and small decorative objects. Leave with finished silver pieces and the skills to continue exploring this exciting medium. 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.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Independent Study Group: Session B
Nov 18–Dec 23
/ 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.
Design and create a set of sterling silver bangles to be worn individually or stacked together. In this workshop, you’ll learn measuring, forming, soldering, texturing, and finishing techniques while creating multiple bracelets. Experiment with different surface treatments and decorative details to make each bangle uniquely your own. Walk away with the basics of silversmithing and unique jewelry handmade by you!
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.
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.
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.
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 tree gem!
Acceptable stones: pectolite, calcite, fluorite, orthoclase, and quartz. No street rocks or precious gems. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.