The Make and Take classes are designed to teach you a new set of skills and finish a single piece of jewelry. We also offer an intensive study option (35 – 40 hours) based upon your skill level and needs.
An intensive journey into metalsmithing where you supply the map. This course will cover the fundamentals to make the jewelry of your dreams and give you the confidence to work independently going forward. The student directed curriculum lasting 35 – 40 hours covers (but is not limited to) the following bench jewelry topics: Soldering Chain […]
Stamp it or leave it plain, this necklace’s minimalism will compliment any outfit. Excellent gift for Mother’s Day or Bridesmaid gifts. Class includes up to 18″ of chain to match. Cost $65 Buy Now
This leather bracelet looks great on men and women alike. Perhaps a his/her’s set for Valentines Day? The foundation is braided black leather and features a precious metal clay medallion stamped with your choice of designs. Finish the bracelet off with hemp accents and a buckle clasp. Class is 2 hours $50 plus $30 materials […]
Create this classic pendant featuring a forged circle and your choice of semi-precious gem beads. Beads can be wire wrapped. Your choice of silver, rose gold, or gold fill and a matching chain is included so you can leave the studio wearing your new necklace. Class is 2 hours $50 plus $25 materials – Total […]
Create an endearing necklace on a sterling chain featuring two forged sterling interlocking rings. Perfect for yourself or for a special someone. Time 2 hours $50 + $25 materials – $75 Total Buy Now
Circles are so symbolic – what will your circle ring represent to you? This simple ring goes with everything. Perfect for yourself or for a gift. Excellent 1st project. Cost $65 Buy Now
Make one or make many – these simple stacked rings can be worn alone or with other rings. Great first class – make 3 rings. Cost $65 Buy Now
Learn to hard solder your projects from jump rings to clasps to give your work the finishing touches it needs.
Get out your hammer and anvil! Using 14 gauge round wire cut, file, hammer, and finish three bangle bracelets.
Create 3 rings, solder bezels, and set these colorful cabochons. These little gems can be worn together or alone.
Silver twisted wire hoops with wire wrapped gem stone briolette.
Using square seed beads and fire line create a one-of-a-kind peyote stitch bracelet.
Create this beauty for fresh casual boho look.
Use your photo or collage materials and a pre-made bezel to make a pendant sealed with ice resin.
Create a bezel, form a wire bracelet, and assemble into this lovely latch style cabochon bracelet.
Get out your hammer and anvil. Choose 1 to 3 designs. Cut, file, hammer, and finish these wearable works of art.
Wide Ring with Cabochon Stone features a wide sterling hammered band and is embellished with a bezel set cabochon.
In this class you will form, file, solder, hammer, and finish a silver bracelet in 2 hours.
Sparkling links to wear day or night. Wrap, file, solder, and forge this timeless sterling necklace that features 4 different sized loops in a long 30 inch chain.
Form, solder, and hammer 7 to 9 silver links. Learn how to attach leather cord to necklace to complete this piece.
Pattern copper with hammers, fold and form. Create warm effects of varying hues and patinas.
This class teaches you cutting, forming, and texturing silver sheet metal to use in earring components.
Choose metal of spinning bands for this ring: gold filled, hammered silver, twisted silver wire, and add patina for interest. There are three stages in making this ring: the inner sleeve, the spinners, and the cap end pieces.
Starting with heavy gauge silver stock, shape, texture, design a cuff style bracelet. Finish in satin or high polish.
Learn to weave 26 gauge wire around a dowel to create a woven wire piece for uses in bracelets, necklaces, and whatever your creative mind can think of. Nice end caps will give your finished piece a beautiful professional look. You may also add lampwork pieces, crystal rondells, and a clasp of your choosing or learn to make a clasp out of wire.
This advanced class will take you through the journey of making a piece of jewelry that you design OR replicating a piece of jewelry that you love. The sky is the limit. Please call for scheduling and price.
Create a pendant by soldering, filing, and finishing, and mount your bezel. Stones supplied by teacher.
Hand hammer a wide silver sheet bracelet and then learn how to put them together to complete this classic piece.
This class makes 3 PMC projects: a pendant, a ring, and one of your choice. Each student is supplied with 28 grams of PMC+ and tools. Optionally you may purchase your own tools in a kit for $45. Finishing and patinas will be introduced to finish your project.
Hand form or stamp an image in the PMC clay. Dry and fire in the kiln. Learn finishing techniques to complete your pendant.
Using Silver Metal Clay (PMC) stamp, file, and finish 2 small coin sized earrings. Use the kiln fire the pieces. Learn finishing techniques to complete your earring project.
This class makes three PMC projects, a pendant, a ring, and one of your choice. Each student is supplied with 28 grams of PMC+ and tools. Optionally you may purchase your own tools in a kit for $45. Finishing and patinas will be introduced to finish your project.
For your projects I offer students time in 3 hour labs to use the studio tools. This is open to students who have taken the beginning classes. Some metal available for purchase.
