Classes

Express yourself with the art of stamped metal! Stamping master Alan Darby shows you the basics of how to successfully execute a stamped image, message, or symbol.

An exploration into working with epoxy resin to add interesting elements, dimension, and even color to your jewelry design.

Learn a simple casting technique that will take your artistic expression to a sophisticated level. Watch the magic happen using straw, salt or water to create one-of-a-kind organic shapes.

Learn the art of crocheting wire. This wonderful technique for transforming wire is surprisingly straightforward with beautiful results that look deceptively intricate.

This age old technique is done with hammers and stakes. Both Synclastic and Anticlastic bracelets will be practiced in brass, teaching the basics of anticlastic forming.

Enjoy designing and creating a domed silver pendant and bail with the added contrast of a delicate pearl.

In this 4 week course you will complete three (or more) projects designed to graduate you to the next level in Studio 2.

Improve your soldering skills exponentially with this deep dive into making solder connections. This class will cover 4 different types of soldering:

In this one-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone.

Learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop. Skills learned include the use of an acetylene torch soldering, sawing, forging, and texturing.

Be immersed in this traditional craft in the unique environment of a working artist’s studio. Learn from practicing studio artist, Blair Anderson a hands on approach to silversmithing techniques.

Weaving wire creates a lovely metal “fabric” to incorporate into your jewelry designs. In this workshop, learn a basic wire weave and how to solder the weave to make a ring.

Findings are all those little “fiddly bits” that finish a good design. Hooks, toggles, ear wires and pin backs can all be created from scratch to make your original designs truly original.

In this 1-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone.

Discover the amazing creative versatility of PMC (precious metal clay). Students complete 3 or more pieces of jewelry while learning the basics of rolling, sculpting, stamping, and firing.

Learn the ancient art of Chainmaille weaving. At the completion of this introductory course, students will be able to complete the Byzantine weave to make bracelets and necklaces.

Craft sterling silver beads to wear on a cord or wire. You will learn the process of making hollow spheres and cylinders. Make the beads uniquely yours with texturing techniques.

Discover the mysterious world of transparent enamels. Work on copper, fine silver and sterling silver.

Learn how to apply and embellish jewelry pieces with colorful enamel. Basic techniques are introduced such as sifting powdered enamel and kiln firing.

Expand your design horizons without solder. Cold Connections allow the silversmith to join two materials without using heat. One type of cold connect is the rivet.