Jewelry Topics and Independent Projects

Advance your carving skills through demonstrations and individual instruction. 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...

Learn the basics of carving wax for jewelry and carve a three-dimensional heart. Supply List General: One dozen spiral wax saw blades (medium or coarse grade) Dividers (3” length) Steel scribe 10mm degree spring gauge 6” steel millimeter ruler Steel or brass wire brush Two med. felt buffs (1-1/2” dia., knife edge & square edge)...

Hammer textured Earrings. In this Virtual class, we will meet via Zoom. You will attend a live demonstration of how to make earrings. You will learn how to make a jump ring, how to forge, how to solder, how to make findings for the earring and finishing. We will have an open forum for questions and answers. Materials and techniques will be discussed...

Explore the ancient technique known as Keum-boo to permanently fuse 24 karat gold foil onto fine silver. Keum-boo is a fun and economical way to incorporate gold into your work. Gold can be fused onto your existing finished silver work or to prepare silver for future projects. Supply List 1 Agate Burnisher Knife 1 Agate Burnisher Blade 1 AA Tweezer...

Polymer clay is one of the most exciting new art materials of our time. Available in many beautiful colors, it is a fine plastic modeling compound that can be baked to a permanent medium. There is no need for major outlay on a kiln or expensive tools—just a convection oven and items you have at home. Polymer clay can be used for making jewelry,...

Create very exclusive jewelry! Design earrings with a combination of various techniques and diverse media. Topics include stringing, leather feather, wire wrapping, wire sewing, etc. Materials used: feathers, leather cord, wire, crystal beads, pearls, semi-precious stones, jewelry findings and more.  Very important and required to bring to class:...

Carolina Iwanow has created the wax addition technique to teach remotely how to design, fabricate and build incredible jewelry without having a jewelry studio. With just a few simple and basic tools you will learn how to make incredible jewelry from wax.  In this 7 class course - Introduction to Wax Addition Technique - Students will...

Due to COVID-19, we are only running online classes at this moment.  From this class, you will design a cardholder, and be introduced to basic leather making tools. You will learn how to construct a cardholder, and use techniques, such as saddle-stitching, sanding, and edge-painting. Tools are not included. Items needed are listed below: ...

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...

Students will learn how to design and create handmade jewelry. Students will learn how to use studio tools and many fabrication techniques for working in gold, sterling silver, copper, silver nickel and brass. They will learn sawing, fileing, forming, joining, soldering, filing shapes, ring sizing, sanding, wax carving, marriage of metals, textile...

Mask are required and if you don't have one we will provide one to you. Are you looking to put your creativity in to action? Then the 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...

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...

All once a week classes are taught through one-on-one instruction geared to your skill level and interests, whether you are a complete beginner or advanced metalsmith. Since our instructors work with you individually, you never have to worry about keeping up with a class that is moving too quickly or too slowly for your comfort. Just sign up for the...

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. Sterling Silver + tools provided. Details Specific project in mind? Please email us sketched or inspiration photographs beforehand After purchasing, please contact...

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...

Students will learn to enamel and bezel set in this 5 week course.  During the course, techniques include: preparing enamels, Cloisonne, Pique a Jour, Stenciling, painting and preparing metal for enameling and bezel setting. Enameling is a method of applying powdered glass to metal and then firing it to the melting point creating a solid...

All alternate Saturday classes are taught through one-on-one instruction geared to your skill level and interests, whether you are a complete beginner or advanced metalsmith. Since our instructors work with you individually, you never have to worry about keeping up with the class that is moving too quickly or too slowly for your comfort. Classes...

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,...

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 use many tools in jewelry production. In...

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...