We provide the studio tools, friendly instruction, and creative space so you can walk in, start making, and enjoy a relaxed jewelry-making experience.
Basic Cold Connections
Wednesday, July 1
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
This 3 hour class will provide you with just enough knowledge in using cold connections to create jewelry that you will be hungry for more.
Etching with Ferric Chloride
Thursday, July 2
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
Using your favorite rubberstamps and a chemical called ferric chloride, you will be able to create metal etchings that can be used as components in your jewelry or texture plates.
Viking Knit
Thursday, July 2
6pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn the age old technique of wire knitting used by the Vikings to create a beautiful yet versatile chain link.
Intro to Fold Forming – Copper Cuff
Tuesday, July 7
6pm – 9pm • In-Person
Learn the basics of line folds and texturing to create a one of kind bracelet
Soldering Mixed Metals to Create a Pendant
Wednesday, July 8
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
With the ever-rising price of silver, jewelry makers are turning to alternative types of metals to create with. In this class you will learn the ins and outs of soldering using common base metals such as Copper, Red Brass (Jewelers Brass), Yellow Brass and Nickle (Optional.) All levels welcome.
Deer Antlers
Thursday, July 9
2pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn how to make a double bezels setting. You will be making a bezel for a stone and a deer antler, one on top of the other.
2-Part Dangle Earrings – Pinning Technique
Friday, July 10
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will use a cold connection called pinning and use the small oxygen/propane torch to create a kinetic pair of earings.
Spinner Rings
Saturday, July 11
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
Learn how to create one of the most popular jewelry projects: spinner rings.
Bench Basics - Session 1
Saturday, July 11
6pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn the fundamental safety and fabricating skills needed to begin your silversmithing adventure.
Southwestern Inspired Bolo Tie
Tuesday, July 14
2pm – 9pm • In-Person
You must have soldered before to register for this class. Each session of this class series will focus on a different piece of jewelry with a Southwestern boho fashion vibe.
No Solder Earrings with Textured Metal
Wednesday, July 15
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will make earrings using handmade components created using design stamps, textured metal from the rolling mill and create shapes using the disc cutter and dapping block.
Negative Space Earrings
Thursday, July 16
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will design a pair of earrings using textruring, sweat soldering, and sawing techniques
Framed Pronged Druzy Quartz
Thursday, July 16
6pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn how to use a wire to capture a tabular druzy piece in a creative way.
Love Knot Earrings
Friday, July 17
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will make a cold connected kinetic set of earrings with special meaning.
Bezel Bonanza
Saturday, July 18
10am – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will spend the entire day learning how to put a bezel setting onto just about every stone you come across.
Bench Basics - Session 2
Saturday, July 18
6pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class you will continue to build the fundamental safety and fabricating skills needed to begin your silversmithing adventure.
Leaves and Pods – Organic Fold Forming
Tuesday, July 21
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn how to use the single forge fold to create amazing organic shapes. Once you see how simple it is, you will want to go home and make tons of them
Caged Prong Geodes
Tuesday, July 21
6pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class, you will cage in a geode half to make a beautiful necklace. The shape of the geode will dictate the final design of the cage prongs used to encapsulate the stone.
Intro to Copper Brazing
Wednesday, July 22
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn the basics of copper brazing while creating a decorative ring.
Keepsake Pendant
Thursday, July 23
2pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class you will use multiple techniques to capture an object and turn it into jewelry.
Simple Spoon Ring
Friday, July 24
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will use a spoon that holds a special memory to you, that you can wear and show off for years to come.
Bench Basics - Session 3
Saturday, July 25
6pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class you will continue to build the fundamental safety and fabricating skills needed to begin your silversmithing adventure.
Pinned Hinge
Tuesday, July 28
2pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn a variety of different ways to use hinges in your jewelry to make moving parts and hinges that are focal points in the design. You will use soldering, riveting and other connection techniques to create a variety of hinge examples.
Drilling Stones
Wednesday, July 29
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn how to properly and safely drill through and into stone.
Copper Tube Hinge Pendant
Thursday, July 30
2pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn my secret "down and dirty" version of making tube hinges. Experience using a jeweler's saw is a bonus, but not a necessity. We will be going over proper jeweler's say techniques as part of the class. We will be soldering, sawing and using cold connections in this project.
Basic Earrings – Headpins, Beads & Earwires
Friday, July 31
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will discover how to create many findings and basic jewelry making components from wire so you don't have to buy them anymore. Add an amazing fully handmade touch to your final designs.