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Fitzgerald Jewelry

Fitzgerald Jewelry

Art
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York
(146 Reviews)

Fitzgerald Jewelry is a gallery, store, and school all in one located in the heart of Williamsburg Brooklyn just off Bedford Avenue L Stop on Grand street between Driggs & Roebling Avenues. Grand Street is a great shopping street filled with small boutiques and arts & craft shops. One of the only streets untainted by commercial takeover of Brooklyn. Our new space functions as a gallery exhibiting work by local, national, and international artists as well as collections from award winning jewelry designer Michael Fitzgerald and his wife Hiroyo Fitzgerald. The space also houses the Fitzgerald Jewelry School and Workshops.

The Fitzgerald Jewelry School encourages creativity and exploration of all areas of jewelry making both for the casual hobbyist or the student considering a career in jewelry making.

We offer a broad range of courses from beginner’s silversmithing through to the art of the goldsmith. Our courses can be taken consecutively over a period of a year or can be taken at the students own pace over a longer period of time. We offer special rates for students who wish to enroll in several courses.

The studios philosophy emphasizes the art of the handmade object but also concentrates on how to make items for limited production and also for greater volume production with this in mind we provide a bridge between the studio jeweler and the jewelry industry through our classes, workshops and by directly providing a link for students to explore the New York Jewelry district.

FAQs

What are some of your most popular classes that you offer on CourseHorse?

  • Some of our most popular courses are stacking rings and BYOB ring making.
How long have you been in business? Can you tell us a bit about your history?

  • Fitzgerald Jewelry was established in 2001 by the jewelry design and fabrication team of Michael and Hiroyo Fitzgerald. Over the next few years, they created a reputation for designing and making unique and beautiful wedding and engagement rings, subsequently endorsed by New York Magazine as the best wedding and engagement ring jewelry for any budget. In 2009, Michael and Hiroyo opened their first ground-floor space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, converting an old button factory into a workshop and gallery combined. The gallery and school quickly established itself and grew to the point of moving to a larger space on a more commercial street in 2015.
What is your average class size?

  • Our average class size is 5–10 people.
What is your typical student like? What are their goals?

  • Our students are typically beginners, learning the basics of jewelry making.
Can you recommend activities to do in the neighborhood before or after class?

  • There's plenty of shopping, restaurants, and other things to do in Williamsburg.

Notes:
Special Class note: For all Private workshop signups, Students are requested to reach out to the school before the class start date, with a description of what they'd want to make in class.

Reviews of Fitzgerald Jewelry

(146 Reviews)
Enamel on Copper (3 Hour Private Workshop)

11/2/2022
Wendy F.

Attended: Enamel on Copper (3 Hour Private Workshop)


Valerie was a delight to learn from. She was informative and patient while working with me. I would recommend the course.

Silversmithing (4 Hour Private)

9/14/2022
Anonymous

Attended: Silversmithing (4 Hour Private)


Great learning experience. The instructor was knowledgeable and patient, and the facilities are nicely maintained.

Stone Setting: Bezel Fabrication + Setting (Private)

4/2/2022
Ranny V.

Attended: Stone Setting: Bezel Fabrication + Setting (Private)


Fitzgerald Jewelry rocks! Kestrel and Jake are the best

Silversmithing (4 Hour Private)

4/20/2021
Kelsey C.

Attended: Silversmithing (4 Hour Private)


Awesome class, Olivia was super patient with me and extremely knowledgeable. She even helped me understand the chemistry of the metals. Highly recommend!

Stackable Silver Rings

11/16/2020
Alexia C.

Attended: Stackable Silver Rings


Sue and Jake were awesome teachers! I was a first timer and felt I was in great conditions to learn the process step by step. The workshop was very interesting and fun. I really enjoyed learning about the technique around making the rings and getting the chance to create my own. Fitzgerald Jewelry is such a beautiful shop with a passionate team and perfect equipment to learn. Strongly recommended!

3D Jewelry Design in CAD (4 Hour Private)

11/5/2020
joyce s.

Attended: 3D Jewelry Design in CAD (4 Hour Private)


The teacher was super patient and did a very good job teaching a beginner !

Stackable Rings (2 Hour Private)

8/8/2020
Mandy C.

Attended: Stackable Rings (2 Hour Private)


Amazing class! Highly recommend

BYOB: Silver Ring Making Workshop

3/7/2020
Anonymous

Attended: BYOB: Silver Ring Making Workshop


was a really fun class! Not everyone has the tools so you might have to wait to borrow from someone else

Wax Carving: Ring Carving (6 Hour Private)

1/23/2020
Megan P.

Attended: Wax Carving: Ring Carving (6 Hour Private)


Excellent private class, Olivia my instructor was awesome. Highly recommend and plan to take another class.

Stone Setting: Bezel Fabrication + Setting (Private)

1/22/2020
Stephanie A.

Attended: Stone Setting: Bezel Fabrication + Setting (Private)


The instructor was absolutely awesome and I learned the skills I set out to learn! The facility is wonderful. If I need to learn any more skills, I would definitely come back.

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243 Grand St, Brooklyn, New York 11211
Fitzgerald Jewelry
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
243 Grand St
Btwn Driggs Ave & Roebling St
Brooklyn, New York 11211

Upcoming Classes at Fitzgerald Jewelry

Enamel on Copper (3 Hour Private Workshop)
Enamel on Copper (3 Hour Private Workshop)
Next start date:

Saturday Jun 10th, 12–3pm Eastern Time

Stackable Rings (2 Hour Private)
Stackable Rings (2 Hour Private)
Next start date:

Saturday Jun 10th, 2:30–4:30pm Eastern Time

Wax Carving: Ring Carving (6 Hour Private)
Wax Carving: Ring Carving (6 Hour Private)
Next start date:

Saturday Jun 10th, 12–3pm Eastern Time

Cloisonne Enamel (6 Hour Private)
Cloisonne Enamel (6 Hour Private)
Next start date:

Saturday Jun 10th, 12–6pm Eastern Time

Wedding Bands Workshop (Couple Rings)
Wedding Bands Workshop (Couple Rings)
Next start date:

Saturday Jun 10th, 12–3pm Eastern Time

Silversmithing (4 Hour Private)
Silversmithing (4 Hour Private)
Next start date:

Saturday Jun 10th, 12–4pm Eastern Time

NYC In-Person: Private Ring Making Party
NYC In-Person: Private Ring Making Party
Next start date:

Tuesday Jun 6th, 11am–8pm Eastern Time

NYC In-Person: Bling + (BYO)Booze
NYC In-Person: Bling + (BYO)Booze
Next start date:

Tuesday Jun 6th, 11am–8pm Eastern Time

Teachers at Fitzgerald Jewelry

Jake Alfonzo Kestrel Dillon Lucy Geist Michael Fitzgerald Odette Channell Valerie Blum Young Sun Song
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