Glass Jewelry Workshop

Learn the age old technique of lost wax carving – a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewelry by carving jewelry out of wax, then creating a mold of the wax, melting the wax and pouring molten silver or gold in to make a solid silver version of your wax mold. A great class for anyone interested in making jewelry or small sculpture. In the...

Create a set of sterling silver rings for yourself or someone else. Learn the basic jewelry fabrication techniques, like how to saw, file, and texture your ring with hammers. Learn soldering techniques using a torch flame.  Choose high polished, or create an oxidized look, or a brushed finish in the metal. A great introduction to the jewelry...

Are you looking to put your creativity in to action? Then this jewelry class is definitely for you. Either if you are looking to make professional jewelry or just for a hobby then you have find the right jewelry class. Come and enjoy this 90-minute fabulous, in-depth jewelry making class where you will learn how to make unique and gorgeous jewelry...

The one day class is an experience for people who want to be exposed to jewelry production. Under the guidance of the teacher, you will create a small ring and set a diamond for 3 hours. It is possible to engrave your initials and a date to make this piece an original. This course is recommended for those who want to make a handmade gift for their...

Learn how to design and create handmade jewelry. You will learn how to use studio tools and many fabrication techniques for working with metals such as gold, sterling silver, copper, silver nickel and/or brass. You'll also learn: How to design jewelry How to think and see as a jeweler Filing  Forming Joining Soldering Chain making...

Learn at your own pace the fundamentals of silversmithing through a ring project. We will cover techniques such as sawing, soldering, annealing, hammering, filing, texturing, and finishing. Tools Sterling silver and general tools provided Details Specific project in mind? Please email us a sketch or inspiration photographs...

Soldering (Silver or Gold soldering) is a very important technique in jewelry making. Not to be confused with soft or lead soldering.  Soldering is used to fabricate pieces (and fabrication simply means creating jewelry from metal using wire, sheet or other elements), putting on jump rings (which is a good way to attach into a chain), attaching...

A world-class jeweler creates a unique teaching studio environment with personalized instruction for intermediate and advanced jewelry making and jewelry design.  Sampling of instruction: Make a ring, earrings, broach or pendant. Wax technique for casting into metal. Fabrication in gold, silver or platinum. Twisted wire technique. Bezel,...

A world-class jeweler creates a unique teaching studio environment with personalized instruction. This class is suited for Beginner jewelry making and jewelry design.  What you will make/learn: Make a ring or pendant.  Wax technique for casting into metal. Fabrication in gold or silver.  Bezel setting.  Learn to identify gemstones...

These classes are for students with no experience in jewelry production. The class meets 12 times and teaches you how to use different tools of jewelry production including sawing, soldering, hammering, polishing, and stone setting. With these different tools, students will produce their own jewelry. We prepare some curriculum to learn basic...

Carving wax is a wonderful technique for creating jewelry. Intricate details can be created in wax that you can’t achieve in metal. We use special jeweler’s  wax to make what are essentially mini-sculptures, using  additive and / or subtractive techniques.  This means either building up wax, or carving and filing away at it to reveal...

A world-class jeweler creates a unique teaching studio environment with personalized instruction. This class is suited for Beginner jewelry making and jewelry design.  Sampling of instruction: Make a ring or pendant. Wax technique for casting into metal. Fabrication in gold or silver. Bezel setting. Learn to identify gemstones and...

Make the designs you have always wanted to create or finish up projects that are sitting in your box. Hone your techniques and learn problem-solving skills. Curriculums will be designed based on students individual needs. Beginner’s will follow a core set of projects to teach them the basic skills needed to build and design jewelry. Advanced student...

Turn one ring into 100! Learn to design and create wax models for casting. All classes scheduled to occur onsite are subject to state and federal safety guidelines. In the event that some, or all, of the meetings of the course cannot happen in person at 92Y, classes will be held at the schedule time in a virtual format via a video conferencing platform....

Design and Create a sterling silver ring band. Learn basic forming, hammering textures, soldering, and finishing. All tools and materials included in the cost of the workshop. And you get to bring the bling home! Events are only available for a group of up to 4. DIY schedule Friday - 6:00-8:30 Sat. 9-11;30, 12-2:30, 3-5:30, 6-8:30 Please note...

Learn the techniques of classical/Greco-Roman-style goldsmithing in fine silver or high-karat gold through specific projects, listed next to each session. The course covers fabrication, soldering, fusing, bezel settings, chain making and twisted wire. Prerequisite: Jewelry I or Intro to Gold. July Sessions: Classic Chain with End Caps and...

Create up to 2 stacking forged copper or sterling silver bracelets. Learn to spread forge to create pattern and texture on bangles. Learn to solder, clean up, and finishing. All tools and materials are included in the cost of the workshop. And you get to bring home the bling! Materials subject to change. Materials to choose from: Copper Sterling...

Design and Create Earrings. Have fun with forming and wire wrapping beads. Make simple wire forms from sterling silver round wire to create structures to adorn your ears. Add semi-precious beads for more sparkle. (1 pair of earrings) All tools and materials included in the cost of the workshop. And you get to bring home the bling! Materials of beads...

The Studies in Ancient Gold program is a unique experience in research, mentorship and application. Our two-week intensive encourages individuals with jewelry, metalsmithing or small sculpture background to pursue this program as a way to strengthen their scholarship and develop new work while immersed in a vibrant community of peers and practiced...

Build on the skills you have already learned in an open and supportive environment. Develop individual projects with an emphasis on technical problem solving and mastering new skills. Prerequisite: Jewelry I and II. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE