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< Back Friday Evening Advanced Studio August 23, 2024 Instructor Dallas Vinson | Get back on track with unfinished projects and areas where you need the guiding hand of an expert! This class will help you overcome pain points and advance your jewelry-making skills through demos and customized instruction with our in-house pro. Previous Add to Cart Next This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Transitions: As of May 1, 2024, there will be an administrative fee of $30 applicable for any changes made to your class format, including moving from in-person to virtual sessions. This fee is implemented to cover the administrative costs associated with processing such changes. Please Note- No Class September 27th and October 18th! Get back on track with unfinished projects and areas where you need the guiding hand of an expert! This class will help you overcome pain points and advance your jewelry-making skills through demos and customized instruction with our in-house pro.

< Back Bezels 3 Ways with Judy Parady April 6, 2022 In-Person | 4 Sessions Learn 3 bezel techniques - hammer set, bezel-with-prong, and decorative bezels. Make your own setting punch and micro burnisher. Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for details This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Refer to the supply list on the details page for required tools and materials.

< Back Beginning Metalsmithing (WEDNESDAY MORNINGS) March 13, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Learn the ancient craft of making silver and copper jewelry by hand. You will learn how to design, saw and pierce, texture, form, forge, make cold connections, and use a torch to solder. Previous Add to Cart Next This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. ***Please Note: No Classes Week of March 30 - April 10*** Learn the basics of the ancient craft of metalsmithing and jewelry making. In this fast paced studio class, you will be introduced to a variety of tools and hand skills used to create jewelry and objects from non-ferrous metals. Using brass, copper, and sterling silver you will be introduced to a number of jewelry making techniques. Those techniques will include, but not be limited to: sawing, piercing, filing, sanding, riveting, texturing, forming, finishing, soldering and bezel setting a stone. With a focus on the principles of design, student projects may include pendants, rings, earrings, bracelets and hand-made chains. Come join us in this warm, welcoming, fun environment to learn something new!

< Back Georgia Talent Susan Wachler has been exploring metalwork and jewelry making for the past 12 years. She has sold at local and distant shows, as well as gallery experience and e-commerce. Design, texture, risk, and challenge are suitable descriptors of Susan's work as she is a lover of the unexpected and mystery. Coming to jewelry making post midlife, there is a passion for what is possible beyond limiting beliefs or common worries of "not good enough-ness". Susan’s years of work as a therapist, empowering people to reach their fullness, translates easily to students striving to find their own unique voices in their metalsmithing. https://susanwachlerjewelry.com http://instagram.com/susanwachlerjewelry Susan Wachler Class Gallery Thursday Afternoon Intermediate & Advanced Metals Beginner Metalsmithing and Jewelry (AFTERNOONS) Water Casting for Earrings and Stackers Beginner 2 to Intermediate Metalsmithing (EVENINGS) Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry (TUESDAYS)

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Embracing the process, Fused and Reticulated Sterling Silver, Pearl and unusual stone setting strategies Instructor Todd Conover In-Person Friday June 13, 2025 10am-5pm EST 3 Day Workshop $540 Register Now Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Join us for a three-day jewelry and silversmithing class focused on working with fused and reticulated sterling silver, setting strategies for unconventional stones, pearls, and crafting custom pin back mechanisms. Day One covers the basics: you'll learn about tools, materials, and techniques for fusing and reticulating sterling silver. You'll also explore setting odd-shaped stones and pearls to create a sample brooch complete with a handmade sterling silver and spring steel pin back mechanism. Day Two is all about your creativity. You'll start your own individual project—whether it's a brooch, pendant, earrings, or another piece—using the skills from day one you'll personalize your design and learn additional techniques to bring your vision to life. On Day Three, you'll refine your project and focus on perfecting the details or embark on a second creative piece. Throughout the class, you'll receive personalized guidance based on your skill level. The atmosphere is supportive and collaborative, encouraging you to explore and create. By the end, you'll not only have beautifully crafted jewelry pieces but also a wealth of new skills to apply to future projects. Prerequisite Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates

< Back Gold On A Budget Re-Envisioned October 25, 2024 Instructor Alex Boyd | This class is an exploration of the techniques I use in my own work to take relatively small amounts of gold and exploit them for maximum visual impact. We’ll cover making an 18k wire overlay for a ring shank, fabricating bezels for cabochons in 22k gold, etc. Previous Add to Cart Next Please note: this workshop was originally slated for the end of September. It was rescheduled to the current dates, 10/25-10/27, due to severe weather. New registrants should be aware that there is not enough time to order and receive materials kits from Alex before the workshop starts. Register for EITHER the in-person OR virtual event. If attending virtually, live interaction with the in-person class will occur via Zoom. If attending in-person, please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. ----- CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? ----- ----- WANT TO REVIEW WHAT YOU LEARNED? ----- A recording of the workshop will be available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop. Transitions: As of May 1, 2024, there will be an administrative fee of $30 applicable for any changes made to your class format, including moving from in-person to virtual sessions. This fee is implemented to cover the administrative costs associated with processing such changes. This class is an exploration of the techniques I use in my own work to take relatively small amounts of gold and exploit them for maximum visual impact. We’ll cover making an 18k wire overlay for a ring shank, fabricating bezels for cabochons in 22k gold, making a backplate for the bezel in sterling silver with a rim of 22k and joining all these elements together to make a completed piece. Along the way I’ll explain ways to keep the solder seams between metals crisp and clean, techniques for setting stones that leave minimal tool marks, making custom titanium soldering clips, keeping waste to a minimum, texturing, patination and many other tips and tricks.

< Back The Art of the Layered Ring with Douglas Wunder November 1, 2022 This workshop will explore how to design rings that share a unique layered appearance but employ the use of basic yet simple techniques. Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for workshop details Register for EITHER the in-person OR virtual event. If attending virtually, live interaction with the in-person class will occur via Zoom. If attending in-person, Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. ----- CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? ----- ----- WANT TO REVIEW WHAT YOU LEARNED? ----- A recording of the workshop will be available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop.

< Back Links and Connections: Building a Jewelry Collection January 20, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Have you ever wondered how to begin to create a jewelry collection but did not know where to begin? Through a series of design exercises, explorations, demonstrations and hands on making, we will create the connections that form a jewelry collection. Previous Add to Cart Next Register for EITHER the in-person OR virtual event. If attending virtually, live interaction with the in-person class will occur via Zoom. If attending in-person, please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. ----- CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? ----- ----- WANT TO REVIEW WHAT YOU LEARNED? ----- A recording of the workshop will be available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop.

< Back Friday Evening Open Studio June 7, 2024 Instructor Dallas Vinson | Get back on track with unfinished projects and areas where you need the guiding hand of an expert! This class will help you overcome pain points and advance your jewelry-making skills through demos and customized instruction with our in-house pro. Previous Add to Cart Next This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Transitions: As of May 1, 2024, there will be an administrative fee of $30 applicable for any changes made to your class format, including moving from in-person to virtual sessions. This fee is implemented to cover the administrative costs associated with processing such changes. Get back on track with unfinished projects and areas where you need the guiding hand of an expert! This class will help you overcome pain points and advance your jewelry-making skills through demos and customized instruction with our in-house pro.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Make a Ring: Intro to Metalsmithing Instructor Ekaterina Domashchenko In-Person Tuesdays November 28 - December 19, 2023 10:00 am - 1:30 pm EST 4 Weekly Classes $159 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description This class will be focused around the creation of your first ring - no experience necessary. Everything you will need will be purchased on the first day of class including all materials and a stone of your choice. You will learn the basics of how to bezel set a stone, texture metal and add decorative elements and solder it all together to create a one of a kind piece of art. Make yourself or a loved one a gift right on time for the holidays. and learn the basics of metalsmithing in the process. Prerequisite None Materials, Supplies & Tools Supplies will be available for purchase on the first day of class. Instructor Bio Class Dates November 28, 2023 December 5, 2023 December 12, 2023 December 19, 2023

< Back Friday Afternoon Advanced Studio March 28, 2025 Instructor Dallas Vinson | Get back on track with unfinished projects and areas where you need the guiding hand of an expert! This class will help you overcome pain points and advance your jewelry-making skills through demos and customized instruction with our in-house pro. Previous Add to Cart Next This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Transitions: As of May 1, 2024, there will be an administrative fee of $30 applicable for any changes made to your class format, including moving from in-person to virtual sessions. This fee is implemented to cover the administrative costs associated with processing such changes. Class Details: Friday Afternoon Advanced Studio Instructor: Dallas Vinson 6 Sessions, Fridays, 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Class Dates: 3/28, (No class 4/4), 4/11, (No class 4/18), 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, (No class 5/16 and 5/23), 5/30 Supply List: none Get back on track with unfinished projects and areas where you need the guiding hand of an expert! This class will help you overcome pain points and advance your jewelry-making skills through demos and customized instruction with our in-house pro.

< Back Go With the Flow: Liquid Enamels February 1, 2025 Instructor Jennifer Wells | This one day demonstration filled workshop will the search for surface design and texture using liquid enamels.We will dip, brush, sgraffito, layer, wipe, scratch and use just about any tool we can find to create interesting surface design. Come ready to experiment! Previous Add to Cart Next Taught by Guest Instructor Jennifer Wells Liquid enamel can be a great and quick way to get a solid layer of enamel color onto your metal. But what happens to that surface when we spend start to layer, overlap, and apply the enamel in ways to NOT get a perfect layer of color? That is what this workshop is all about, the search for surface design and texture using liquid enamels. We will dip, brush, sgraffito, layer, wipe, scratch and use just about any tool we can find to create interesting surface design. Come ready to experiment with your enamels and push past what is “correct” application process. Download Class Supply List