General Workshops
Basic Bead Stringing
In this technique class, you will learn about the different materials and tools used for stringing beads. This will include the use of SoftFlex and crimp beads, knotting between beads and applying bead tips, and attaching cord crimps and a clasp to leather cording. Class fee includes all materials. Each workshop meets once.
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Dava Staff
$35, Three Hours
- Sunday, September 12, 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Wednesday, September 15, 10:30am - 1:30pm
- Sunday, October 10, 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Monday, November 8, 10:30am - 1:30pm
- Wednesday, December 1, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Bezel Set Ring NEW!
Expand your soldering skills with stone setting to make a striking ring. Students will learn to set a stone with bezel wire, make a simple band ring, solder multiple joints, and shape and finish the ring.
Prerequisite:
Must be very comfortable with soldering
Instructor: Viktoria Ciesiul
$75, Six Hours
- Friday, November 19, 10:30a - 4:30p
Bezel Setting NEW!
Expand your soldering skills to incorporate stone setting into a unique pendant. Students will be introduced to various stone settings and learn to measure, cut and prepare materials for a bezel wire setting. Bezel joints and necklace loops will also be covered.
Prerequisite:
A basic soldering class.
Instructor: Viktoria Ciesiul
$55, Four Hours
- Friday, November 12, 10:30a - 1:30p
Button Jewelry
Break out your button collection for this fun filled class that incorporates wirework and knotting techniques to make unique jewelry. Each student will leave with one or two finished pieces of jewelry and ideas for many, many more. You will also do a button swap with other students, so bring your collection in for this sharing.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Susan Beal
$33, Three Hours
- Friday, August 20, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Saturday, September 18, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Collage Pendant NEW!
Students will learn basic cold connections, wire wrapping and metal texturing. Skills will be used to create two original pendants.
Prerequisite:
Familiarity with basic jewelry hand tools
Instructor: Aly Morgan
$48, Four Hours
- Sunday, December 12, 11:30a - 3:30p
Earring Clinic
Learn the basics to design eye-catching earrings. This is a design theory class and will cover balance, color theory and other design elements. Each student will put together several earring designs.
Prerequisite:
Basic wire wrapping skills.
Instructor: Laura Kaye
$55, Four Hours
- Friday, September 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Enameling I
Students will create original enamel pendants and earrings with copper pieces they have prepared. To prepare the copper, students will learn to cut, drill, file and dome. Then, they will explore two enameling techniques including stenciling. Once pieces are fired in the kiln, students may attach pieces to chain or ear wires to create amazing jewelry!
Beginning students welcome.
Instructor: Lolly Jamerson
$78, Six Hours
- Saturday, October 23, 10:30am - 4:30pm
- Wednesday, November 17, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Findings... Make Your Own!
Learn to make your own headpins, hook clasps and earwires. You will learn wire manipulation, torch use, forging and planishing.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$50, Three & One Half Hours
- Friday, October 30, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Fusing
Learn the basics of fusing fine silver, a simpler alternative to soldering. Due to the nature of fine silver, no chemicals are needed in this process. The class will begin with coiling rings and learning how to use a jeweler's saw. With these rings, you will practice fusing (with a butane torch) individual links and then learn how to make chain. Once links are made, they can be hammered or shaped however you like!
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$65, Four Hours
- Saturday, November 20, 10:30am - 2:30pm
- Saturday, November 29, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Introduction to Ring Making NEW!
Expand your soldering skills to make a personalized ring. Students will learn to plan a ring size, prepare materials, solder a ring joint, and shape and finish the soldered ring. Explore embellishment techniques of sawing, filing and hammering your ring.
Prerequisite:
A basic soldering class.
Instructor: Viktoria Ciesiul
$55, Four Hours
- Friday, December 3, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Kumihimo NEW!
Using the Japanese art of Kumihimo, make an eight strand braided bracelet. Learn to setup the braiding disk, finish the ends and attach findings.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Lisa Kwaske
$65, Four Hours
- Sunday, November 21, 11:30am - 3:30pm
Supply List
Leather Wrap Bracelet NEW!
Explore a new style with this leather wrap bracelet. Students will weave beads and cord between leather. This intricate piece can be wrapped several times around your wrist or worn as a long necklace.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Lynzee Malsin
$35, Three Hours
- Saturday, November 13, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Photo Transfer Metal Jewelry
Create impressive metal pieces with images from photos. Instruction on several photo transfer techniques will be covered in addition to sawing, filing, and drilling. Then, your piece can be incorporated into a piece of jewelry of your design.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$55, Four Hours
- Wednesday, December 8, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Resin Jewelry
Learn to use hardening resin as you design and create four personalized pendants. You will use images or collages of your choice in these miniature pieces of art. This is a comprehensive class that will cover four techniques.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Aimee Traeden
$68, Five Hours
- Sunday, October 17, 11:30a - 4:30p
- Friday, November 5, 10:30a - 3:30p
Soldered Pendant
Learn to capture your favorite image between glass then encase with a soldered metal frame. These pendant shaped pieces can be applied to earrings, necklaces or bracelets. Class fee includes use of all necessary tools, as well as copper foil, glass and burnishes.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Ellen Michals
$62, 4.5 Hours
- Sunday, December 5, 11:30am - 4:00pm
Soldering
Create your own jump rings and solder them to create a one of a kind chain necklace or bracelet. You will learn the techniques of forging and soldering.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$60, Four Hours
- Saturday, October 16, 10:30am - 2:30pm
- Wednesday, October 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Studio Basics: Pendant
In this introduction to metalsmithing, you will make a pendant using the following techniques: sawing, drilling, piercing, and riveting.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$90, 6 Hours
- Monday, November 15, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Studio Basics: Bangle
In this introduction to metalsmithing, you will make a silver bangle using the following techniques: sawing, forging, annealing, stamping and planishing.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$90, 6 Hours
- Friday, September 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday, November 10, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sweat Soldering
This soldering technique, also called tinning, is a way of joining together two flat surfaces of two different sizes. In this class, you will make a pendant using basic metalsmithing techniques to include: sawing, piercing, filing and soldering.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$75, Six Hours
- Saturday, September 11, 10:00a - 4:00p
Tara's Treasures NEW!
Learn to make an intricate bangle and an amazing semiprecious pendant. The Bird Nest Bangle will allow you to explore color combinations, wire pounding and free-form "nesting" of beads. The rectangular pendant consists of a coiled bezel and optional loops for decoration or to add dangles. Students will leave with a completed pendant and the knowledge to complete their bangle at home.
Prerequisite:
Must be very comfortable with wirework.
Instructor: Tara Brisbane
$75, Seven Hours
- Saturday, December 4, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Twisted Wire Necklace
Delicate fringe like branches, embellished with beads, get formed out of fine gauge twisted wire. This creation is attached to chain, giving it an overall effect of floating in air! Basic wire working techniques are taught in this class.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$38, 3.5 Hours
- Saturday, September 4, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Wire Basketweave Jewelry
Learn to form an intricate wire bezel around a beautiful gemstone bead using 26g or 28g wire. This class shows you a coiling and weaving technique to showcase your focal beads and expand your wire skills.
Prerequisite:
Must be very comfortable with wirework
Instructor: Tara Brisbane
$70, 4 Hours
- Sunday, November 7, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Wire Crochet NEW!
In this introduction to Wire Crochet, students will create a necklace of crocheted wire chain. Add beads as you go and finish with a pendant or simply a clasp.
Prerequisite:
Previous crochet experience is helpful but not required.
Instructor: Sharon Hanson
$30, Two & a Half Hours
- Sunday, November 14, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Wire Techniques
This workshop covers various practical wire techniques. Many great minds put their ideas together to come up with a dynamic curriculum that will meet all of your basic wire work needs. In this class, you will learn to make the basic wire loop, a coiled loop, a basic earwire, and a clasp. You will also learn interesting ways to attach all of these things to chain and to each other. This workshop meets once.
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Dava Staff
$35, 3 Hours
- Sunday, September 19, 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Wednesday, November 3, 10:30am - 1:30pm
- Sunday, November 28, 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Monday, December 6, 10:30a - 1:30p
