Welcome to the wonderful world of jewelry making and metalsmithing!
More in studio classes coming soon!
Introduction to Jewelry- Fall 2021
Walk-Along Bangle
Wire Wrapped Cabochon
Introduction to Enamels
Etching and Making Multiples
Mentored Independent Study
Intro to PMC
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Learn how easy it is to create fine silver jewelry using Precious Metal Clay (PMC). Basic techniques covered will include using texture plates, rubber stamps and other available household objects to create your own unique designs that can be used as earrings, charms, or small pendants. Design, structure, sizing, and durability of different grades of PMC will be reviewed. Students will torch fire one piece and the others will be kiln fired.
This class is limited to only six students. Tool kits will be available for use. All levels are welcome, and no metalworking experience is required (ages 16 and up).
Saturday, October 16 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Class Fee: $95
Materials Fee: $50 payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Includes 15 grams of PMC3, use of tools, and materials. Additional Clay will be available for purchase.
Instructor: Deb Perry
Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing- Fall 2021 Tuesday's
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This introductory class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn, or refresh, the fundamental skills involved in making jewelry and metalsmithing. Working primarily in copper, nickel and brass, each student will be guided through the design and fabrication of a piece of jewelry or small metal object of their own design. Skills covered will include sawing, filing, forming, surface textures, soldering with a gas fueled torch, and bezel setting stones. This fun and interactive class will involve many demonstrations and lots of hands on work. This class is limited to eight students. Studio tools and equipment will be available for use.
Five Tuesday's, October 19 - November 16: 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Make up class Tuesday, November 23.
All levels are welcomed and no metalworking experience is required (ages 15 and up)
Class Fee: $240
Materials/Supplies: Basic materials included. Silver, stones and additional materials available for purchase.
Instructor: Kim Baxter
This class is currently full. Please contact us at (440) 205-1770 to be on the wait list.
Walk-Along Bangles
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Get a little bit twisted (wire that is) to create a wire bundle bangle bracelet. Using square and half round wire, learn to twist your wire for sparkle with a pin vise. Then advance your skills, making a bangle bracelet with “walk along wrapping” to give a unique design using copper, brass, or sterling silver wire. Finish by adding a hook and loop clasp to create a secure but easy on bangle. Learn fundamental wire bundle and wraps for the bangle, an important building block for the basic cabochon wrap. This class is limited to eight students. Tools will be available for use. All levels are welcome, some wire working experience can be helpful but not required. (Ages 17 and up)
Saturday, October 30 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Class Fee: $70
Materials fee: Payable to the instructor at beginning of class. Includes written directions, cleaning cloth, and kit of wire pre-selected at registration.
$25 for brass and copper project.
$30 for sterling silver project.
Instructor: Michele Stoffan
Wire Wrapped Cabochons
Want to learn to make your own wire wrapped pendant? This is the class for you! We will build a wrapped wire bundle (similar to that used to make the bangle bracelet) to create a frame and then learn to pull the wire through the frame to hold your stone securely, then make a bail for a chain or cord. Learn fundamental wire handling skills, work hardening, and finishing techniques. This class is limited to eight students. Tools will be available for use. All levels are welcome, some wire working experience can be helpful but not required. (Ages 17 and up)
Saturday, October 30 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Class Fee: $70
Materials fee: payable to the instructor at beginning of class. Includes written directions, cleaning cloth, choice of cabochon, and kit of wire pre-selected at registration. Materials fee payable to the instructor at beginning of class.
- $35 for copper or brass project.
- $45 for sterling silver project.
Instructor: Michele Stoffan
**Images for this workshop are provided by the instructor, and represent the techniques taught. Student results may vary depending on student skill level, and design ideas employed by the student. Stone selection at class will vary.
Stay the day and SAVE 10% on your class fees when you register for both "Walk-Along Bangles" and "Wire Wrapped Cabochons" classes with Michele Stoffan.
Pre-Selected materials fees for your choice of copper, brass, and or sterling silver kits are payable to the instructor the day of class. Please leave note at checkout your kit preference of copper, brass, or sterling silver for each class.
Introduction to Enamels
Add exciting color and design to your jewelry! Enameling is the ancient art of fusing colored glass onto metal. This fun and investigative class will introduce students to the basics of enameling using a kiln and torch. A variety of easy imagery techniques from representational to abstract will be presented. In addition to sifting and sgraffito, ways to make and use stencils will be also introduced. This technique based workshop will be open to experimentation & play as you complete several sample pieces, and a variety of pendant and earring components. This class is limited to eight students.
Saturday, November 6 10:00AM – 5:00 PM
All levels are welcomed and no metalworking experience is required (ages 18 and up).
Class Fee: $115 + $20 Materials Fee payable at registration
Instructor: Susan Skoczen
Etching and Making Multiples
Learn the process of etching with paint pens a sheet of copper to create a series of pieces…. quick! Once etched, we will explore ways to cut shapes, fold copper, and come up with an unique collection of etched jewelry. You will leave with a one-of-a-kind limited-edition collection of pendants, charms or earrings perfect for wearing, selling or gift giving! This class is limited to eight students. Tools will be available for use. All levels are welcome, some jewelry making experience can be helpful but not required. (Age 18 & up)
Saturday, November 13 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Class Fee: $120 + $30 Materials Fee payable at registration
Instructor: Emily Joyce
Friday Mentored Independent Study
- Masks covering the nose and mouth are required to be worn by all students.
- Washing hands upon entering the studio, is required.
- Regular sanitizing of shared tools, equipment, and high touch areas will be done.
- Coffee & tea service is temporarily discontinued.
- Please bring only necessary tools and project supplies with you.
If you have any questions or concerns, we invite you communicate through our contact page. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
