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Jewelry

Jul 10, 2025

Session D – Hammered Earrings

Learn the basics of hammered metal for earrings. as you make at least one pair of hammered copper, brass, steel or mixed metal earrings. Thursday, October 2, 11:30am – 1:30pm … 

Jul 10, 2025

Session H – Enameled Copper Pendant

Come ‘play’ with fire while learning to apply powdered glass to metal. In this short session, get a quick, hands-on lesson in basic hot enameling. Wednesday, October 22, 10:00am –… 

Jul 8, 2025

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… 

Jul 8, 2025

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… 

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Jul 8, 2025

Cabochons

A beginning level class. 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… 

Jul 8, 2025

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… 

Jul 8, 2025

Continuing Torch – Fired Enamel

Delve deeper into working with vitreous enamel and a torch. Experiment with stencils (both positive and negative), work with decals, explore using enamel as texture, be introduced to luster powders,… 

Jul 8, 2025

Flush Set Ingot Ring or Pendant [Workshop]

For all skill levels. This hands-on workshop takes you through the full process of creating a ring or pendant with a flush-set stone – from raw metal to finished piece.… 

Jul 8, 2025

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… 

Jul 8, 2025

Precious Metal Clay for Beginners – Finishing Workshop 

This class offers an opportunity to students who have completed the Crafts Center’s Precious Metal Clay for Beginners Workshop to finish your creations with the guidance of the instructor by… 

Jul 8, 2025

Precious Metal Clay – Finishing 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… 

Jul 8, 2025

Rustic Casting [Workshop]

For all skill levels. Experiment with alternative casting techniques that can be used in almost any environment. We will explore ways to cast silver objects using water, frozen peas, coffee… 

Jul 8, 2025

Soldering Intensive [Workshop]

Learn the fundamentals of high temperature soldering in this 2-day workshop. You will learn the 5 basic soldered joints honing one of the fundamental skills of metalworking. Great for beginners… 

Jul 8, 2025

Tab and Prong Setting [Workshop]

These simple prong and tab settings are easy to build and customize which makes them perfect for capturing freeform cabochons and irregularly shaped found objects. In this workshop students learn… 

Jul 8, 2025

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… 

Mar 27, 2025

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:… 

Mar 27, 2025

Silver Brooch [Workshop]

Join me for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of creating a stunning brooch from scratch. Discover essential techniques like metal cutting, shaping, texturing, and soldering, as… 

Mar 27, 2025

Silver Curb Chain [Workshop]

For all skill levels. Formed from interlocked links the curb chain, with its lovely, twisted style, is designed to sit flat against your neckline or wrist. During class you will… 

Mar 27, 2025

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”… 

stacking rings

Mar 27, 2025

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… 

Mar 27, 2025

Textured Stacking Bands [Workshop]

Working with a variety of tools in the studio you will make three stacking rings with different surfaces. Learn how to form and solder each ring using either wire or… 

Mar 25, 2025

Upcycled Jewelry [Workshop]

Learn to create jewelry using stuff that might normally be thrown away. Using different materials and simple techniques you’ll create attractive necklaces, earrings and pins. This is a fun way… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session I – Beaded Earrings

Learn the basics of making beaded earrings and make one or more pairs of simple beaded earrings.Thursday, October 30, 11:30am – 1:30pm