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In this multi-level jewelry class, a different technique will be demonstrated each week to develop and enhance skills in fabrication. Students work on their own projects with input and feedback from the instructor.

Learn basic jewelry fabrication skills such as soldering, sawing, polishing, and stone setting.

Designed for intermediate or advanced students, this class allows them to work on their own projects and improve their skills with advice and individualized instruction.

Start with the essentials of applying colorful glass to a metal base, and then learn several techniques to embellish the surface by layering transparent colors and imagery. The possibilities are endless! Make jewelry, bowls, tiles, and more.

Delve more deeply, master new techniques, and explore your creativity. Craft spectacular pieces from vintage broken jewelry, watches, tin, and china.  Bring your collected treasures.  Prerequisite: Rejuvenated Jewelry or consent of the instructor

Create unique 3D forms for jewelry and objects by learning to combine hammered metal forms with construction techniques. Perfect your soldering skills by learning to properly fit complex curves and edges. Forming processes include sinking, raising, fold-forming, anticlastic forming, and forging. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply...

Perfect for beginners interested in learning how to make one-of-a-kind jewelry. Learn basic fabrication skills, such as using a jeweler’s saw, drilling, finishing, soldering, riveting, basic stone setting and color on metal techniques. Expect to complete your own bracelets, rings, necklaces and more!

This course is designed for students interested in all aspects of lost wax casting, regardless of experience or skill level, and Advanced Students pursuing individual projects. Advanced Students need to be proficient in fabrication and finishing techniques.  Assistance will be offered to all regarding design, unique bezel challenges and gemstone...

If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at jewelry making, give this class a try. You will learn a sampling of basic jewelry techniques, including solder, wire wrap, and string. This is a fun hobby to start out the new year!  A supply list will be given at the first class.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day create two one-of-a-kind collage heart pendants. You will learn to work with Apoxie Sculpt and incorporate little beads, jewels, and charms to design two beautiful, original, heart pendants. It is amazing and fun to work with this product!  All materials, with a value of $45, are included.

Join Justin LeBlanc and create a statement bib necklace and earrings, using fabric manipulation techniques that will be applied to your one-of-a-kind textile jewelry design.  Tools and materials are provided.

Perfect for the novice and aspiring metalsmith. We will explore the field of contemporary jewelry, and how to create unique, one-of-a-kind and/or conceptual pieces. Learn basic fabrication skills such as using a jeweler’s saw, drilling, filing, sanding, polishing, soldering, riveting, basic forming and color.