Learn to emboss brass foil to make a set of ornaments for your tree. We will use a variety of embossing tools and shears to translate provided or custom designs to metal. Ribbon will be added so that you can hang your ornament onto your tree.

This class is open to children as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Class runs 5:30-8:00pm.

Learn to make (and keep!) your own bezel-set stone ring. Participants will choose a stone from a selection that includes semi-precious cabochons like agate, onyx, and lapis lazuli, and set this stone in a sterling silver bezel with a sterling silver band. This class runs from 5:30pm-8:30pm and during this time you will learn basic metalsmithing skills including:

• bending & sizing wire
• soldering with high-temp silver solder
• sanding & filing
• bezel setting to hold your stone in place
• polishing with a rotary tool

The stacking rings class is recommended but not required to take in advance. Safety instructions and precautions will be provided.

Everyone works at their own pace so even though most participants will complete their projects during the workshop, some folks made need a little extra time. Most Sundays throughout the summer will have open studio hours where you can come in to complete your project at no cost.

Learn to make (and keep!) your own set of three sterling silver stacking rings. This class runs from 5:30pm-8:00 and during this time you will learn basic metalsmithing skills including:

• bending & sizing wire
• twisting wire
• soldering with high-temp silver solder
• sanding & filing
• hammering to create texture
• polishing
• ring sizing

Safety instructions and precautions will be provided in advance of the course.

Learn to create a necklace or bracelet using sterling silver-plated fine wire and semi-precious beads!

This class runs from 1:00pm-4:30pm and during this time you will learn how to:

• manipulate wire with fine pliers
• use specialty wire cutters
• design a necklace using an assortment of semi-precious beads

This class uses small beads so it is recommended to bring reading glasses if you normally wear them for looking at fine print, for sewing, etc.

Learn the fundamentals of working with non-ferrous metal. In this 4-week workshop you get introductory instruction for turning sheet metal and wire into custom objects. The first project will focus on sawing to create a key chain finished with a riveted wire ring and in the second project we will dive into a variety of soldering processes to create a one-of-a-kind pendant with a bezel-set stone. The basic jewelry kit includes brass and copper and silver bezel wire but you can upgrade your kit so that your pendant can be made in silver. Please contact me in advance of the first session if you would like to upgrade. The fee is $65.

This class runs either:

Thursdays, October 15 to November 5 from 5:30-8:30 or

Saturdays October 17 to November 7 from 1:00-4:00

Skills covered include:
• sawing & piercing
• sanding & filing
• basic riveting
• bezel setting
• soldering with high-temp silver solder
• polishing with a rotary tool

The stacking rings class is recommended but not required to take in advance. A simple silver chain will be included. Safety instructions and precautions will be provided.

Everyone works at their own pace so even though most participants will complete their projects during the workshop, some folks made need a little extra time. On Sundays throughout the duration of the course, there will be open studio hours where you can come in to complete your project at no cost.