Jewelry Classes in San Diego, CA

Make your own unique pieces of jewelry! Experienced instructor will teach and guide you to make necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Bring your own materials or option to purchase in class.

What is jewelry inventory? This class will teach you how to inventory and photograph your jewelry, where to start on appraising and insuring your jewelry and more. Learn great tips on keeping your jewelry safe at home and traveling.  Also learn about selling your personal jewelry through a variety of channels.

Always wanted to make jewelry, but didn’t know where to start? Want to up your game but are afraid of the torch? This class is for you! This class will take the mystery out of silver smithing and get you started making jewelry. In this class you will learn all about silver soldering.  We will discuss flux, pickle, solders, torches and the 5...

Spend an informative evening with solo artist Alexandra Hart learning about the techniques and materials that inform her craft and observing the artist in action. Be sure to visit Hart’s exhibition, symbiosis, on display at Sparks Gallery. Refreshments will be served at 6:00pm and talk will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.

De-mystify silver soldering while learning proper soldering technique.  We’ll go over sweat soldering (a GREAT technique!) and how to pick and set a cabochon.  Learn how to set a cab and a couple of invaluable stone setting tricks.  We will also go over a couple of different finishing techniques. This class will boost...

This class will teach the ancient art of fusing glass to metal. It will be taught with a contemporary approach to the materials and process. Creative projects may include jewelry, wall art, bowls, etc. Techniques to be explored will be: stencils screen prints wet packing cloisonné liquid enamels etching and other techniques suitable to the...

The CNC Plasma is a Maker’s best friend when it comes to cutting designs out of large pieces of sheet metal. Create custom letters for signs, cut curves and organic shapes, or easily duplicate and cut repeating patterns. The first portion of this class will be lecture based. After the lecture, students will each have the opportunity to calibrate...

We’re sure by now you’ve heard about all the fabulous CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) equipment. The concept behind these machines is simple; create a design on your computer and the machine will cut out the design for you. Not sure where to start? We’ve set up a series of classes to help you turn your concept into a reality. The Tormach...

This is an introductory course on the basics of creating jewelry using precious metal clay techniques. Metal clay can be easily manipulated by hand just like familiar ceramic clay. However, when fired, the metal clay binding material vaporizes and the metal particulates sinter leaving a solid metal object. Metal clay objects may be easily...

"Paintover" means painting on top of black and white photocopies. The end result is a painting that evokes warm memories! The work could be as large as you like. This is a great technique for mixed media artists who want to incorporate photo elements in their work. It shortcuts image transfer. An important skill you will learn is how to adhere a...

Learn how to safely use your Dremel to drill stones, seaglass, glass and ceramics in this introduction to drilling.

Create any frame using wire. Embellish and fill the frame using beads of different shapes, colors and sizes.