Jewelry + Metals

Jun 15, 2024

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Jun 15, 2024

Anodizing Niobium and Titanium [Workshop]

Learn how to texture and color niobium and titanium using electrical current. Colored niobium/titanium can be used as a piece of jewelry on its own or added to other metals… 

Jun 15, 2024

Autumn Leaf Brooch in Silver [Workshop]

For all skill levels. Welcome to the fall season! Join me as I teach you how to craft a stunning leaf brooch. In this workshop, you’ll discover the art of… 

Jun 15, 2024

Beginning Metalsmithing

Design and construct a pendant and earrings by learning basic metal working techniques. You will learn to saw, file, texture, rivet, and solder using sheet metal and wire in this basic… 

Jun 15, 2024

Cabochons

Learn how to cut slabs of stone and polish into dome shaped forms to produce gems worthy of setting into brooches, rings, or necklaces! This cabochon (cab) cut produces an… 

Jun 15, 2024

Colored Pencil on Metal [Workshop]

In this workshop you will create colorful metal canvases using a non-traditional method. You’ll create a ‘canvas’ using disc cutters, hammers, and a torch. Then learn layering and blending techniques… 

Jun 15, 2024

Continuing Metalsmithing

Continue to build your skills by using basic metalsmithing techniques while learning to bezel set a stone and make hollow forms using soldering and forming techniques. This class offers a chance to… 

Jun 15, 2024

Introduction to Torch-Fired Enamel

In this introduction to enameling, learn a traditional method of fusing powdered glass on copper using a torch while creating simple charms for earrings, bracelets, or necklaces. Supplies included. Instructor:… 

Jun 15, 2024

Precious Metal Clay for Beginners [Workshop]

This is a 3-day workshop for those new to creating with precious metal clay and a chance for those of you already familiar with the medium to advance your skills. Learn… 

Jun 15, 2024

Spinner Ring in Silver [Workshop]

Rings unite! Create your own spinner ring using a forming technique known as anticlastic raising. In this process an outer band is formed in such a way to creatively “capture”… 

Jun 15, 2024

Stacking Rings [Workshop]

Create a sweet stack of rings from 14kt yellow gold-filled wire and silver while learning or refreshing the use of wire solder. By the end of the workshop you’ll be… 

Jun 15, 2024

Tube Setting Faceted Stones [Workshop]

Tube settings are a practical and easy way to set small, faceted stones. In this workshop you will use heavy walled tubing to create settings for small, faceted stones, learn… 

Jun 15, 2024

Waxing Poetic: Wax Working for Lost Wax Casting [Workshop]

For all skill levels. Create jewelry in wax for lost wax casting in this weekend workshop. Learn and execute the basics or add to your repertoire of working with hard… 

Jun 15, 2024

Working with Wire

Working with wire is one of the oldest techniques for creating handmade jewelry. This 4-week class is comprised of four projects (components), each week a new component will be demonstrated…