Jewelry I (Absolute Beginners)

Mask are required and if you don't have one we will provide one to you. Are you looking to put your creativity in to action? Then the jewelry class is definitely for you. Either if you are looking to make professional jewelry or just for a hobby then you have find the right jewelry class. Come and enjoy this 90-minute fabulous, in-depth...

Learn the age old technique of lost wax carving – a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewelry by carving jewelry out of wax, then creating a mold of the wax, melting the wax and pouring molten silver or gold in to make a solid silver version of your wax mold. A great class for anyone interested in making jewelry or small sculpture. In the...

The one day class is an experience for people who want to be exposed to jewelry production. Under the guidance of the teacher, you will create a small ring and set a diamond for 3 hours. It is possible to engrave your initials and a date to make this piece an original. This course is recommended for those who want to make a handmade gift for their...

Students will learn how to design and create handmade jewelry. Students will learn how to use studio tools and many fabrication techniques for working in gold, sterling silver, copper, silver nickel and brass. They will learn sawing, fileing, forming, joining, soldering, filing shapes, ring sizing, sanding, wax carving, marriage of metals, textile...

Learn at your own pace the fundamentals of silversmithing through a ring project. We will cover techniques such as sawing, soldering, annealing, hammering, filing, texturing, and finishing. Tools Sterling silver and general tools provided Details Specific project in mind? Please email us a sketch or inspiration photographs...

Advance your carving skills through demonstrations and individual instruction. All classes scheduled to occur onsite are subject to state and federal safety guidelines. In the event that some, or all, of the meetings of the course cannot happen in person at 92Y, classes will be held at the schedule time in a virtual format via a video conferencing...

These classes are for students with no experience in jewelry production. The class meets 12 times and teaches you how to use different tools of jewelry production including sawing, soldering, hammering, polishing, and stone setting. With these different tools, students will produce their own jewelry. We use many tools in jewelry production. In...

A world-class jeweler creates a unique teaching studio environment with personalized instruction for intermediate and advanced jewelry making and jewelry design.  Sampling of instruction: Make a ring, earrings, broach or pendant. Wax technique for casting into metal. Fabrication in gold, silver or platinum. Twisted wire technique. Bezel,...

Explore new techniques and seed beadwork stitch combinations to create unique bead, fiber, and wire jewelry. Projects are offered by the instructor, but intermediate students are encouraged to explore their own designs. Beginners will work on projects designed specifically for them. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

This class will cover findings—soldering a post, making French ear wires, texturing with burs, geometric earrings, and tube setting. Discussion on how to create and at home studio, tools and supplies needed. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE All classes scheduled to occur onsite are subject to state and federal safety guidelines. In the...

This is a fun 2 hour workshop for beginners who want to learn how to make the ever so popular stackable rings. You will learn how to anneal, solder, shape and apply different types of texturing such as hammering, saw working, and braiding. You will also learn different types of finishes i.e. satin, sand, and high polish. You will walk out with at...

Learn the techniques of classical/Greco-Roman-style goldsmithing in fine silver or high-karat gold through specific projects, listed next to each session. The course covers fabrication, soldering, fusing, bezel settings, chain making and twisted wire. June Session - Thursday morning Boat Earrings: Draw volume from sheet metal to form these...

Build on your metal skills by exploring the process of stone setting. Book a private workshop and work one on one to figure out the many different ways to set stones in your jewelry. Workshop will focus on the technique of either bezel setting, tube setting, flush setting, or prong setting. Prerequisite: Intermediate/Advance...

Design and Create a pair of everyday earrings. Learn basic forming, hammering textures, jump rings, soldering, and finishing. Use sterling silver to make earrings. All tools and materials included in the cost of the workshop. And you get to bring the bling home! Materials subject to change. DIY schedule Friday - 6:00-8:30 Sat. 9-11;30,...

Create up to 2 stacking forged copper or sterling silver bracelets. Learn to spread forge to create pattern and texture on bangles. Learn to solder, clean up, and finishing. All tools and materials are included in the cost of the workshop. And you get to bring home the bling! Materials subject to change. Materials to choose from: Copper Sterling...

In this class students will be introduced to the basics of wax carving and be able to carve their very own design.  The versatile nature of wax will be explored through demonstration of carving, texturing, and finishing techniques.  Completed projects will be professionally cast with explanation of process. Working in wax offers jewelers...

Create up to 3 bangle bracelets. Learn to texture with hammers, forming, soldering, cleaning, and finishing. All tools and materials included in the cost of the workshop. And you get to bring home the bling! The material can be chosen between brass & copper or sterling silver. Materials to choose from: Brass and Copper Sterling Silver DIY schedule...

Design and Create a sterling silver ring band. Learn basic forming, hammering textures, soldering, and finishing. All tools and materials included in the cost of the workshop. And you get to bring the bling home! Events are only available for a group of up to 4. DIY schedule Friday - 6:00-8:30 Sat. 9-11;30, 12-2:30, 3-5:30, 6-8:30 Price: ...

Study techniques in cloisonné and champlevé, grisaille and plique-à-jour. Create solderless enamel jewelry, wall pieces or small objects on copper, silver or gold, or on cast pieces. All classes scheduled to occur onsite are subject to state and federal safety guidelines. In the event that some, or all, of the meetings of the course cannot happen...

Build on the skills you have already learned in an open and supportive environment. Develop individual projects with an emphasis on technical problem solving and mastering new skills. Prerequisite: Jewelry I and II. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE