Events
Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Pendant with a Bezel-set Cabochon Stone
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone. Students will further develop their fabrication skills, including drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, multiple soldering techniques, finishing, and setting the stone. All materials will be provided: sterling silver, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, solder, and sandpaper.
Fused glass cabochons for jewelry making
Instructor: Michel l'Huillier
$100 + $40 materials
In this hands-on workshop, students will first be introduced to creating their own fused glass cabochons using colored, transparent, opaque, and dichroic glass, with copper and silver inclusions. Sign up for the second session to learn metalsmithing techniques to create a unique large-format prong setting or bezel in sterling silver for their favorite glass cabochon. Each session is sold separately.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver and copper (in different shaped wires), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Create a Sterling Silver Setting for Fused Glass Cabochon
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
In this second session, students will learn metalsmithing techniques including measurement, cutting, forming, filing and soldering, to create a unique large-format prong setting or bezel in sterling silver for their favorite glass cabochon. Each session is sold separately.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver and copper (in different shaped wires), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Directed Open Studio:1-day workshop
With Laurie Savage
$100+ your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver and copper (in different shaped wires), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Create a Sterling Silver Setting for Fused Glass Cabochon
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
In this second session, students will learn metalsmithing techniques including measurement, cutting, forming, filing and soldering, to create a unique large-format prong setting or bezel in sterling silver for their favorite glass cabochon. Each session is sold separately.
Silver Ring Workshop
With Chen Blume
$100 + $40 materials
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll get to create your own set of stunning rings! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry maker, this class has something for everyone. You'll learn how to measure, cut, solder, texture, and polish metal to create two unique brass stacking rings and one 6mm wide sterling silver ring. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artisan. Open to high school and above.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Spinner Ring Workshop
With Chen Blume
$100 + $40 materials
This hands-on class will guide you through the process of soldering and forming 2-3 interconnected rings. The thinner bands that spin in the middle, creating a unique piece of jewelry.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Pendant with Bezel-Set Cabochon Stone
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone. Students will further develop their fabrication skills, including drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, multiple soldering techniques, finishing, and setting the stone. All materials will be provided: sterling silver, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Directed Open Studio:1-day workshop
With Laurie Savage
$70+ your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Silver Ring Workshop
With Chen Blume
$100 + $25 materials
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll get to create your own set of stunning rings! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry maker, this class has something for everyone. You'll learn how to measure, cut, solder, texture, and polish metal to create two unique brass stacking rings and one 6mm wide sterling silver ring. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artisan. Open to high school and above.
Fundamentals lll: earrings & rings
With Madeline Fine
$100 + 20 materials
You’ll be exposed to fundamentals of design and fabrication. We’ll use both non-precious and semi-precious metals. You will build on the skills gained in Fundamentals I & II.
Building and practicing your new skills and techniques. Work to complete projects you’re involved in and even begin a new project.
Fundamentals ll: earrings & rings
With Madeline Fine
$100 + 20 materials
You’ll be exposed to fundamentals of design and fabrication. We’ll use both non-precious and semi-precious metals. You will build on the skills gained in Fundamentals I. New skills introduced are: drilling, forming, & sanding. Building and practicing your new skills and techniques
Fundamentals I: earrings & rings
With Madeline Fine
$100 + 20 materials
Experience the fundamentals of design and fabrication. We’ll use both non-precious and semi-precious metals. Skills introduced are: sawing, soldering, filing & polishing. Gain understanding of what makes well-constructed and lasting pieces.
Silver Ring Workshop
With Chen Blume
$100 + $25 materials
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll get to create your own set of stunning rings! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry maker, this class has something for everyone. You'll learn how to measure, cut, solder, texture, and polish metal to create two unique brass stacking rings and one 6mm wide sterling silver ring. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artisan. Open to high school and above.
Heart Pendants
With Orietta Geha
$120 + $15-50 materials | 1 dayGet ready for valentines make a heart. Learn the basics of jewelry making, or expand on your skills of sawing, forging, forming, texturing soldering and make one or more pendants!
Band Bracelets
With Orietta Geha
$120 + $15-50 materials | 1 day
In this one-day workshop, we will make cuff bracelets. Cuff bracelets will be made from sheet metal. Textured and shaped by forging or forming into a C-shape bracelet. You will leave with new cuff bracelets that you have made yourself and makes great gifts.
Bracelets + Cuffs
With Chen Blume
$80 + $20 materials
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll get to create your own set of cuff bracelets! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry maker, this class has something for everyone. You'll learn how to measure, cut, anneal, shape, hammer, and polish metal to create two unique brass cuffs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artisan. Open to high school and above.
Beaded Earrings (get ahead of the holidays)
With Madeline Fine
$55 + $20 materials
Gorgeous, beaded earrings are so easy to make. In this class, you’ll be challenged to create three pairs of earrings. Discover countless ideas for additional designs and leave class feeling invigorated and excited to make more.
Geometric Studs
With Chen Blume
$100 + $25 materials
Play with shapes and form unique studs.We are going to play with geometric shapes in this workshop where you'll get to create your own set of silver or mixed metal studs! You'll learn how to measure, cut, solder, texture, and polish metal to create two pairs of silver studs. Open to high school and above.
Community Workshop/ Enameling
Join us for a free community workshop. In just a couple of hours using a traditional ancient technique of enameling you will have a taste of adding color to metal, have fun and make a pendant or earrings.
Silver Ring Workshop
With Chen Blume
$100 + $25 materials
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll get to create your own set of stunning rings! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry maker, this class has something for everyone. You'll learn how to measure, cut, solder, texture, and polish metal to create two unique brass stacking rings and one 6mm wide sterling silver ring. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artisan. Open to high school and above.
Beaded Earrings
With Madeline Fine
$55 + $20 materials
Gorgeous, beaded earrings are so easy to make. In this class, you’ll be challenged to create three pairs of earrings. Discover countless ideas for additional designs and leave class feeling invigorated and excited to make more. Open to High School and above.
Silver Ring Workshop
With Chen Blume
$100 + $25 materials
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll get to create your own set of stunning rings! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry maker, this class has something for everyone. You'll learn how to measure, cut, solder, texture, and polish metal to create two unique brass stacking rings and one 6mm wide sterling silver ring. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artisan. Open to high school and above.
Tool Maintenance and Upkeep
With Madeline Fine
$40 + $5 materials
Want to keep your tools in good working order? Let’s get down to the metal. Under the rust there may lie a redeemable tool. Spend less money on new tools and a little time on maintaining them. Feeling wretched? I mean wrenched? Don’t like rusty tools? Join us on this day, move around our wonderful workspace and invest a couple of hours working on resurrecting a tool or two AND learn how to recondition them and extend their usefulness.
Fold Form Leaf Earrings (2nd class)
With Madeline Fine
$200 + $20 materials
Time to turn over a new leaf? Actually make a leaf out of metal and turn that leaf over many times. This is the workshop for you if you are intrigued with the idea of learning to1) create an organic form 2) reduce some anger you might have (intentional hammering is good for the soul) 3) have an experience to working metal that is both exciting, challenging and rewarding.
Bracelets + Cuffs
With Chen Blume
$80 + $20 materials
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll get to create your own set of cuff bracelets! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry maker, this class has something for everyone. You'll learn how to measure, cut, anneal, shape, hammer, and polish metal to create two unique brass cuffs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artisan. Open to high school and above.
Tool Maintenance and Upkeep
With Madeline Fine
$40 + $5 materials
Want to keep your tools in good working order? Let’s get down to the metal. Under the rust there may lie a redeemable tool. Spend less money on new tools and a little time on maintaining them. Feeling wretched? I mean wrenched? Don’t like rusty tools? Join us on this day, move around our wonderful workspace and invest a couple of hours working on resurrecting a tool or two AND learn how to recondition them and extend their usefulness.
Soldering and Joining Metal
With Stephen Rosenberg
$120 + $15 materials
By demystifying the design and creation of jewelry in a fun and supportive atmosphere. You will learn new techniques and improve on the fundamentals of metalsmithing like forming, sawing, drilling, soldering and stone setting, while designing your own personal pieces.
Alternative Casting Practices
With Sophia Di Vitto
$220 + $40 materials
Learn the Fun Spontaneous process of Alternative Material Direct Casting! Students of any level can enjoy the process of casting in this class. We will cover splash casting, broom casting, bean casting, and cuttlefish casting.