Take your metal jewelry making to the next level. We’ll focus on design execution, complex stone setting as well as fabricating and soldering with sterling silver. You’ll also advance your polishing skills for finishing pieces.
read moreThe menorah is one of the most recognized symbols of Hanukkah. Artists today make this iconic candelabra in styles from strictly traditional to wildly contemporary, even whimsical. Explore traditional blacksmithing techniques while designing and creating a menorah of your own. On Thursday evening, we’ll focus on design, what makes a menorah a menorah, and lots […]
read moreLearn to cast metal using the lost-wax technique to cast work in silver. By creating jewelry models of your own design, you’ll learn about model preparation, investing, burning out and casting with centrifugal and vacuum-casting machines.
read moreCreate a sweet stack of rings from 14-karat yellow gold-filled wire and silver. You’ll learn to solder bands and become proficient at single seams. We’ll also cover fabricating, embellishing and forging simple bands in different gauges and types of metal.
read moreWork with a mix of wire sizes to form and solder three different styles of chains: Eye-hook, oval link and modified oval. You’ll explore technique and design, gain experience in repetitive production, and build confidence in point and small-joint soldering. Demos will also include handmade clasps.
read moreCreate one-of-a-kind chain link necklaces and/or bracelets. While this class will utilize several basic metals fabrication techniques, the class will also reach outside of traditional metal materials to incorporate wood, found objects, fabric, plastics, leather and much more.
read moreCreate a pair of stud hoops and a pair of hinged hoops. The “hoop” of each pair will be made of an alternative material (not new silver, brass, or copper), and the “finding” or jewelry mechanism of each pair will be made from sterling silver. Students will learn how to fabricate with alternative materials to […]
read moreLearn to move metal using traditional techniques of chasing (moving metal from the front or top) and repoussé (moving metal from the back side to push forward), which date back to the third century B.C. We’ll learn how to saw, file and anneal with the torch. You’ll also make basic chasing tools to take home […]
read moreLearn to work with metal clay, a malleable, metal-bearing material that is perfectly suited for creating jewelry. Use your hands to shape it and a variety of tools to add detail and texture. You’ll fire the metal clay to transform it into a silver object. Add a new skill to your repertoire each week to […]
read moreMetal clay is a malleable material that can be used to make jewelry and other small, sculptural objects. Make a pair of silver earrings and a pendant that features a coil frame and appliqué focal design.
read moreLearn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreDiscover the fundamental concept of jewelry design and learn basic techniques for working with metals in this weekend introductory class. The class begins with instruction on techniques such as drilling, sawing, texturing, working with wire, and finishing techniques. Soldering with a torch will also be introduced. Students will then use these skills to make a […]
read moreLearn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreLearn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreExplore the process of creating 3-D objects in metal. You’ll create a silver ring or a small bronze sculpture using the lost wax casting process. We’ll carve positives in wax, create a mold and cast your finished piece in metals. Walk away with your polished metal creation and an advanced understanding of how to apply […]
read moreGet acquainted with metal and learn basic metalworking techniques. Students will create individual projects using traditional jewelry tools. You’ll learn how to cut shapes using a jeweler’s saw and heat your metal to soften and reshape your work. We’ll also drill into metal, then utilize bolts, screws and rivets to connect it in new ways.
read moreExplore the metalworking technique of fold forming, invented by Charles Lewton-Brain in the mid 1980s. By compressing the fold or the open edge, you allow the metal to move. This technique involves repeatedly annealing with a torch, then folding and hammering sheet metal to produce unique, organic and strong three dimensional shapes. We’ll cover the […]
read moreLearning to design and fabricate your own settings is a great way to liberate your making process. In this workshop, learn to make settings for stones, coins, ceramic shards, your child’s first lock of hair and other special objects. We’ll cover a variety of setting options, including the bezel, tab, frame, prong and tube. We’ll […]
read moreUnlock the secrets of tool making while working alongside your instructor to create blacksmithing tools. You’ll learn forging and heat treating techniques, then leave prepared to build your own tool kit in your shop.
read moreStuck in a rut? Trying to find a new groove? Through a series of discussion and class-guided creative assignments, we’ll take a critical look at the framework of rules that we as artists create and follow in our work. This class is open to artists working in any medium. Expect to complete creative exercises outside […]
read moreCreate a sweet stack of rings from 14-karat yellow gold-filled wire and silver. You’ll learn to solder bands and become proficient at single seams. We’ll also cover fabricating, embellishing and forging simple bands in different gauges and types of metal.
read moreExperiment with spinner rings, which allow several rings to be made into one. The outer band supports one or more moving rings. We’ll cover sizing, shaping and soldering sheet metal and wire into rings. The rings will become one using a forming technique known as anticlastic. We’ll also cover basic solder, forging and forming techniques.
read moreMake a stone-like form out of copper and enamel that can be incorporated into your jewelry designs. In this one day workshop, students will use a disc cutter and a dapping block to make small domes or oval shapes out of copper. They will then learn how to cover a domed shape with enamel and […]
read moreExplore the properties of metals and learn how to use basic metalworking tools. We’ll cover techniques such as forging, drilling, texturing and soldering. The instructor will discuss and demonstrate each technique, which students can use to create their original jewelry designs.
read moreLearn how to cast without equipment! In two days, you’ll learn how to sculpt a cuttlefish bone to produce a ring or pendant. This fast pace project will help you understand basic mold making and how to finish a piece of jewelry with basic jewelry skills. Your finished piece will have one of a kind […]
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