Jewelry Workshops
Make a sterling silver “Four Leaf Clover” center-station charm necklace. Learn to pierce (cut) out the clover (or other simple shape of your choice) with a jeweler’s saw frame and sawblades using sterling silver sheet. Learn techniques to file, sand, and polish to a professional mirror-finish by hand (no equip.…
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Turn your signature into a sterling silver center-station nameplate necklace. Learn to draw then pierce (cut) out your own signature using a jeweler’s saw frame and sawblades on silver sheet. You will learn to achieve a mirror-finish and a satin-finish by hand (no polishing bits or drill needed). You’ll add…
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Developing connections is what a lot of jewelry making is all about! In this workshop you will learn ways of forming and soldering chains and links using sterling silver to create a bracelet. We will finish it all off with a handmade clasp to fit your design. Demonstrations on fabrication…
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Using the technique of sgraffito, students will be able to draw through liquid glass enamel on a spun copper metal bowl to make beautiful, fun, and interesting layered surfaces. Everyone will learn how to apply liquid, opaque, and translucent enamels to their metal as well as how to fire in…
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Create your own freshwater cultured pearl bracelet with a sterling silver clasp! Students will learn the proper technique of pearl stringing and knotting using sterling french wire, diamond drill bits, and silk cord. You can also use this technique to repair any broken strands you might have. All materials are…
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Learn how to apply and fire powdered glass (enamel) using sifting and painting techniques. Each student will understand using both opaque and translucent colors through layering methods. You will also have access to fusing millefiori beads and lusters to add a decorative surface. Everyone will make either a pair of…
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