Jewelry Soldering Classes in NYC, New York

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...

In this workshop, you’ll build a fully functional lamp that defies placement in any single style. It will be both modern and traditional, vintage and sleek, industrial and chic. Finished with an Edison bulb, it will stand out as a timeless piece in whatever setting it’s placed – on your desk, next to your bed or whatever part of your home that...

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...

This workshop is perfect for those who need help with soldering and those looking to  strengthen their solder skills and gain more knowledge on various types of soldering techniques. Sweat, Marriage of Metals, 90 degree Angle, and Wire to Sheet Soldering will all be covered as well as use of different types of solder such as sheet, wire,...

In Silversmithing Private students will learn at their own pace the fundamentals of silversmithing through a ring project.   If you have a specific project in mind please email us sketched or inspiration photographs.   We will cover techniques such as sawing, soldering, annealing, hammering, filing, texturing, and finishing. ...

Join a class filled with technical demonstrations, power-point presentations, conversations, and discussions ranging from gold, precious stones, glue versus gypsy setting, solder versus welding. If you need a few pointers on how to solder a gold ring, or if you are working on a jewelry line whatever it is you put your energy towards, this class is...

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...

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...

In Silversmithing Private students will learn at their own pace the fundamentals of silversmithing through a ring project.   If you have a specific project in mind please email us sketched or inspiration photographs.  We will cover techniques such as sawing, soldering, annealing, hammering, filing, texturing, and finishing. ...

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...

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...

This is a class where you learn about jewelry production using wax such as candle wax. You can create shapes by cutting or carving. Because the wax will be cast into metal, we recommend students to take the beginner's course beforehand; however, it is not required. It is more suitable to make your work three-dimensional when using wax. The following...

Learn basic enamel techniques and create a simple prong set pendant or pair of earrings using basic jewelry techniques such as soldering. 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...

In this workshop students learn how to create various one of a kind stud earrings in sterling silver. Techniques that will be covered include: small scale soldering, saw working, dapping, granulation, and different types of finishing. Students will walk away with at least 3 pairs of earrings - studs, hoops, climbers, and more! Tools & Silver...

This is a fun workshop for beginners who want to learn how to make the ever so popular stackable rings.  You will learn how to anneal, saw, solder, shape and apply different types of texturing such as hammering, saw working, and braiding.  You will also learn different types of finishes i.e. satin, sand, and high polish. You will...