We provide the studio tools, friendly instruction, and creative space so you can walk in, start making, and enjoy a relaxed jewelry-making experience.
Discover Soldering - Make Your Own Chain
Tuesday, September 1
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class we will cover all the basics of soldering and you'll get plenty of practice at soldering by soldering each link to your first handmade chain.
Cuffs 3 Ways
Tuesday, September 8
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn how to make 3 copper cuffs using heavy gauge sheet, wire and rivets.
Hollow Form River Rock Pendant
Wednesday, September 9
10am – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn how to drill a river rock and create a hollow form pendant to set the stone.
Date Night Earrings
Thursday, September 10
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
In this class you will learn how to make these elegant pearl earrings. They're classy and elegant. They will pair well with the "little black dress" or jeans! You can't go wrong.
Fun with Rose Cut Cabochon
Thursday, September 10
6pm – 9pm • In-Person
In this class we will be working with one of my favorite types of cabochons, the rose cut or Charlotte cabochon. These are generally shallow cut and smaller than many other cabochons. You can make a ring or a pendant with your cabochon.
Framed Pronged Druzy Quartz
Friday, September 11
10am – 1pm • In-Person
Learn how to set an unconventional stone in a frame using prongs
Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Pendant
Friday, September 11
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
Discover Jewelry Making with one of the most popular settings of a stone. You will learn basic soldering techniques and how to set a stone to create your own handmade pendant.
Cuttlefish Casting
Saturday, September 12
10am – 1pm • In-Person
With cuttlebone casting you'll be carving out designs and then pouring in the metal to create your own hand carved designs in metal. Bring Your own silver scrap or buy grain in class
Silver 101 Part 3
Saturday, September 12
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
Silver 101 is a comprehensive 3-month course that guides students through foundational silverworking techniques, including casting ingots, creating sheet and wire, soldering, design planning, execution, refining, and final evaluation. Students will meet twice per month for hands-on instruction and discussion, with outside assignments completed during TJS bench time or another workspace between sessions.
Spinner Rings
Tuesday, September 22
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
Learn how to create one of the most popular jewelry projects: spinner rings.
Unique Stone Setting for Thick Cabochons
Wednesday, September 23
10am – 5pm • In-Person
Love those chunky stones, but at a loss as to how to set them? Well here's a setting just for you. I am addicted to the tall, rounded sapphires. This setting is perfect for these as well as other tall stones. We will be making frames to accommodate the height of these stones, but we will use prongs to hold them in place. You can opt for a ring or pendant.
Viking Knit
Thursday, September 24
2pm – 5pm • 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.
Make Your Own Findings From Wire
Thursday, September 24
6pm – 9pm • 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.
Soldering Intensive
Friday, September 25
10am – 1pm • In-Person
This class is designed for beginners and experienced students alike that would like to learn a little more about how soldering works and push there skills to new levels. A simple chain is the outcome of the class, yet you will be using 4 different techniques of soldering. We will discuss the science being used in soldering. You will be encouraged to use 4 different techniques that include placement, pick, stick and paste soldering.
Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Ring
Friday, September 25
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
Learn foundational soldering and bezel-setting techniques to create a stone setting from start to finish.
Troubleshooting with Kim
Saturday, September 26
10am – 1pm • In-Person
Stuck again? Bring your problem to the Troubleshooting Lab. Work with Kim and fellow students to solve challenges, help each other, and leave with more knowledge and confidence.
Silver 101 Part 4
Saturday, September 26
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
Silver 101 is a comprehensive 3-month course that guides students through foundational silverworking techniques, including casting ingots, creating sheet and wire, soldering, design planning, execution, refining, and final evaluation. Students will meet twice per month for hands-on instruction and discussion, with outside assignments completed during TJS bench time or another workspace between sessions.
Bench Skills Lab (Certs & Supervised Bench Time)
Tuesday, September 29
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
Build confidence at the bench, get help with studio tools, and complete required certifications for select equipment.
Soldering Mixed Metals to Create a Pendant
Wednesday, September 30
10am – 1pm • 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.
Intro to Soldering
Wednesday, September 30
2pm – 5pm • In-Person
Learn torch safety and a variety of soldering techniques for different jewelry applications.