Learn the basics of jewelry making (students learn how to cut metal, file, and solder) while creating a silver ring with a bezel set stone. All materials are included. We also offer longer classes running 5 weeks. Metal casting, welding, jewelry making, mold making, and figure sculpture workshops are available. Custom workshops are available as well, including: wedding ring workshops, teen welding intensives, and more!

This four-hour workshop covers the basics of jewelry fabrication and finishing. Students learn how to cut metal, size it, solder it, and finish it. Upon completion of the workshop, each student will have a finished copper band test band and a finished silver band.

We also offer 5 week jewelry course. We also host custom workshops and wedding ring workshops and more!

This course is designed for students that have completed at least 2 Jewelry Courses who want to continue studio time with limited instruction. Prior authorization required to enroll.

Description: In this beginner level workshop, students will learn how to texture metal, anneal,rivet, and form as we work to make a decorative copper spoon out of sheet metal.

In this intermediate course, students expand on the topics and skills learned inJewelry 1 for Teens. Together we will learn how to make chains and jump rings, as well assome more advanced soldering and connection techniques. Students will all work on creating afinal project in Sterling Silver. Jewelry 1 for Teens or prior approval from the instructor requiredto take this course.

In this 2 day workshop students are introduced to the green sand molding process used with a metalcasting facility. Discussion will include: basic terminology, types of sands used to make green sand molds, the mold making-process, using and maintaining process equipment, and considerations for identifying casting defects.

Students will learn  the basics of molding with green sand as well as creating a simple, draftable pattern of their own to cast in aluminum. Safe furnace operation and metal pouring procedure will also be covered.

Class participants will learn to:

Use the various types of green sand molding raw materials and equipment appropriately and safely.Prepare simple green sand molds and discuss how to meet quality specifications.Examine molds and castings for defects and determine the corrective action needed.Describe the important safety measures and operating practices during the production of green sand molds.

This 8 week class teaches beginner students how to use basic mold making skills to cast aluminum and/or bronze. Students learn wax sculpting, mold making, casting, finishing, and patination. The lost wax method with ceramic shell is utilized to create sculptures, seal stamps, bookends, or other functional objects.

While this class is intended for beginners new to the process, experienced students are welcome! If you have taken this class before or already have foundry experience and would like to pay by the class, please contact us.

Thursdays 6-9pm

In this beginner level intensive, students will learn methods of forming sheet metal.We will begin by making a decorative copper spoon together, and each design a final projectusing different combinations of dapping, chasing, sinking/shrinking, raising and planishingtechniques taught in the class.