Jewelry

Summer Sessions:

Summer A: June 5 - July 1 (4 weeks)
Summer B: July 10 - August 5 (4 weeks)

We will be closed on July 3 - July 8, 2023.

Mondays

Intermediate Jewelry

Days & Times:
Mondays - 6pm-8pm
Level:
Intermediate
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
Instructor:

Students that have taken the beginning jewelry & metalsmithing class will enjoy learning new techniques in this course.  Demonstrations will include hollow construction to give your piece more dimension, flush, and basket setting with faceted stones, and anticlastic/synclastic forming methods for both cuffs & earrings. Please see the material list for details on supplies to bring to class.


Intermediate Jewelry Supply List

Tuesdays

Intro to Jewelry & Metalsmithing

Days & Times:
Tuesdays - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
Instructor:

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of metalsmithing through instructor demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on experience with hand tools, flex shafts, and torches. Each student will learn to design, pierce, drill, solder, and set a cabochon stone. Students will work with sterling silver, brass, and copper throughout this course and projects will include making rings, pendants, and earrings.​


Intro to Jewelry & Metalsmithing Supply List

Wednesdays

Upcycle and Repair

Days & Times:
Wednesday (see dates below) - 1pm-4pm
Level:
Beginning to Intermediate
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
Instructor:

Learn to repair or upcycle those broken trinkets sitting in your jewelry box! This 4-week class is a comprehensive, logical approach to working with silver or yellow gold rings, chains, and earrings. From custom fun pieces you enjoy to one-of-a-kind heirlooms. Create a new piece of adornment out of something old and/or leave you’re your jewelry repaired looking like new.

Metal Clay Jewelry

Days & Times:
Wednesdays - 10am - 1pm
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
Instructor:

Enjoy working in clay? You’ll love creating beautiful pieces out of metal clay! During this class, students will learn additive and reductive techniques of working with the metal clay by developing textures, various forming methods, and pressing molds. This natural binder will burn out and leave a completely intact bronze jewelry piece or small sculpture. Demonstrations also involve finishing techniques and firing process using carbon. This class includes 100g of Bronzclay.

Thursdays

Intro to Jewelry & Metalsmithing

Days & Times:
Thursdays - 6pm-8pm
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
Instructor:

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of metalsmithing through instructor demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on experience with hand tools, flex shafts, and torches. Each student will learn to solder and set cabochons to create beautiful rings, cuffs or earrings. Students will work with sterling silver (optional) or copper throughout this course. Please see our small material list for details on supplies for this class.

Intermediate Jewelry & Metalsmithing (Thursday)

Days & Times:
Thursdays - 2:30pm-5:30pm
Level:
Intermediate
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
Instructor:

Students that have taken the beginning jewelry & metalsmithing class will enjoy learning new techniques in this course.  Demonstrations will include hollow construction to give your piece more dimension, flush, and basket setting with faceted stones, and anticlastic/synclastic forming methods for both cuffs & earrings. Please see the material list for details on supplies to bring to class.


Intermediate Jewelry Supply List

Saturdays

Seashells, Sea Glass, and Pearls! Oh My!

Days & Times:
Saturdays - 1-4pm
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
Instructor:

Students will learn the proper technique of pearl (and bead) stringing and knotting, drilling sea glass, and seashells. Then students learn how to make the chain links from wire and connect them together into their one-of-a-kind jewelry.  Pearls and stringing equipment are included in the tuition.