Jewelry Making Courses & Instruction

In-person classes are back!
The FALL SCHEDULE is below. All classes will be held at ASiF Studios in Grass Valley.
I’m starting off with some basic jewelry fundamentals and then diving into a two-day soldering workshop at the beginning of December.
For those of you who have taken classes before, I can’t wait to see you again - and keep an eye out for new projects coming the Spring.
For those of you I haven’t met yet, let’s get together and make some jewelry!

Online jewelry making courses are currently on hold.
If you have purchased an online course and would like access to it, we have you covered! Just get in touch to let us know you want access, and we’ll provide you a link to your course.

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Hammered Wire Jewelry
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Hammered Wire Jewelry
$55.00

SEPT 27, Saturday, 9am - Noon
This class is FULL - please contact me to be added to the waiting list.

This is a fun and popular class that practices hammering techniques on wire. It’s a great introduction to jewelry making because it covers several wire manipulation techniques. You’ll go home with two pairs of earrings and a hammered pendant on leather with a hand-made clasp. Plus, you’ll have a better grasp of important wire fundamentals.

Level: Beginner Wire, no pre-requisite
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included,
Sterling Silver materials kit: $35, available for purchase at class, read more below

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Viking Knit Bracelet
$60.00

NOV 1, Saturday, 9am - 1pm

Wow. It looks impossible but making this rope chain is actually pretty easy. We'll knit, or weave, wire into a loose pattern and then learn how to draw it down into a smaller, longer, compact rope. Also learn lots of ways to finish your piece.

Level: Beginner-Intermediate Wire, no pre-requisite
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included,
Sterling Silver materials kit: $25-35, available for purchase at class, read more below

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Copper Etching
$90.00

NOV 8, Saturday, 9am - 1pm

Take the mystery out of copper etching! This class covers etching basics, safety with chemicals, and methods for transferring hand-drawn or digital images onto copper. Etching allows you to add texture and designs to your work. No jewelry experience required. Make pendants, earrings or possibly a cuff bracelet. The photos show previous student work.

Level I Metalwork, no pre-requisite
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included,
Copper materials kit: $5-25, available for purchase at class, read more below

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Intro to Soldering Workshop
$275.00

DEC 6 & 7 Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 4pm

Let’s learn to make soldered jewelry! Over the course of two seven-hour days (with lunch breaks!), we will work through introductory information and safety, three separate jewelry projects, and end with some open time for follow-up, finishing, and free-design. We learn to use a torch for soldering, but so much more: ring sizing, stone setting, texturing, finishing, oxidizing, sawing and other techniques will be covered.

The “kit” cost will be an estimate and may change depending on choices you make during the workshop. The pictures are a close representation to what we will make, but the final product is subject to change.

CURRICULUM:

  • Intro to Soldering: Basics of tools, mechanics & safety

  • Basic Ring-Making/Stack Rings

  • Textured Cut-Out Pendant with Stone

  • Copper-Silver Pendant

  • Open Studio time

Level: Beginner Torchwork
Tools: Included
Materials: Not included,
Kit details TBA, available for purchase at class, read more below