classes
Attending our weekly classes is a great way to benefit from the support and nourishment of a creative community.
BEGINNING JEWELRY
Our beginning class is focused on building a strong introductory skill set for jewelry making. You will jump right into soldering, sawing, texturing, basic stone setting and forming metal. Leave knowledgeable about technique and how to problem solve through difficulties.
Projects are in copper and brass.
Saturdays, July 18 and 25, 2026
10 am -3 pm
$200
Saturdays, September 5 - 26, 2026
10 am - 12:30 pm
$200
INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY
These two, four-week (or two week intensive) sessions are created to inspire student-driven design and enhance skill sets. Perfect for the student who has experience with basic skills and is ready to try something harder. You will learn to successfully combine techniques into pieces that require multiple soldering operations, forethought, and planning.
Projects are in copper and brass. You are welcome to bring your own sterling silver.
Bezel Making
Fabrication of bezel settings for cabochons with decorative elements.
Saturdays, August 15 and 22, 2026
10 am -3 pm
or
Saturdays, September 5-26, 2026
2pm - 4:30
$250
Soldering Hollow Forms
Fabrication of hollow formed objects.
Saturdays, October 10 and 17, 2026
10 am -3 pm
$250
ADVANCED JEWELRY
Created for those who want to work conceptually, this class slows things down and works on crafting designs that tell a story. Expect to spend as much time gathering inspiration and exploring the properties of the material as constructing your finished piece(s). Each class consists of guided planning sessions and project fabrication.
Saturdays, November 14 and 21, 2026
10 am - 3 pm
$200
BEGINNING CREATIVE OPEN STUDIO
Open to students who have taken a beginning jewelry class using a torch specific to jewelry making.
Each week we provide a project demonstration focused on a specific skill through the creation of a finished piece of jewelry. The materials for the projects are included in brass and copper. If you would like to work in silver, a list of materials will be provided. This class walks you into working successfully in the open studio environment.
Saturdays, TBD
$150
INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE OPEN STUDIO
A space for continuing jewelers to explore, experiment, and refine their personal vision.
Open to students who have taken a beginning and intermediate jewelry class using a torch specific to jewelry making.
Wrap up your unfinished jewelry projects or dive into your own independent work at the studio. This class provides individual support tailored to help you complete ongoing pieces or advance your skills in design, technique, and fabrication. The focus is on personalized assistance. You'll also gain insight by observing instructor feedback given to fellow students, offering additional opportunities to sharpen your problem-solving abilities.
Please note that this class does not include projects or materials.
Saturdays, TBD
$150