Learn to make jewelry with precious metal arts jewelry classes
Your adventure starts here
Learn to make jewelry with precious metal arts jewelry classes
Your adventure starts here
zoom Tutoring and workshops
We can't teach you in person. But we can teach you online!
Even if you don't have a jeweler's bench set up at home, there are lots of things we can teach you. Just clear a space on your desk or dining room table. We've adapted a live online version of our most popular studio experiences for virtual learning. Six months in, many of our Zoom students are finding they are even more productive learning at home, especially those who make time for "homework" in between classes or tutoring session.
We are currently offering these workshops online through Zoom:
- 1-Session Class: Introduction to Soft Wax Modeling (Choose from 3 sections: A, B, or C)
- 2-Session Class: Introduction to Precision Wax Carving (Choose from 4 sections: A, B, C or D)
- Individualized Zoom Tutoring on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11:30 - 3:00
- 1-Session Evening Classes: Introduction to Stone Setting (Choose from Prong, Bezel, Bead, or Flush Setting)
- 1-Session Class: Wax Models for Casting Gemstones in Place
- 2-Session Class: Quick Design and Sketching
- 2-Session Class: Animal Carving
what can I Learn?
Soft Wax Modeling
Precision Wax Carving
Precision Wax Carving
The easiest way to get started creating jewelry is through a process known as soft wax model making. You just shape soft wax sheets and wires with your hands and a few simple tools. Then we'll cast your wax model into bronze, silver, gold, or even platinum.
Precision Wax Carving
Precision Wax Carving
Precision Wax Carving
For detailed, intricate, or symmetrical designs, sign up for a class where you learn to work with various forms of carving wax. While it's more difficult technically than soft wax modeling, we will help you master the tools and techniques that can bring your ideas to life.
Metalsmithing
Precision Wax Carving
Metalsmithing
In the studio, students learn the basic concepts of working in metal in our metal fabrication classes. Beginner projects focus on techniques rather than design, and will be practiced in brass, copper, and nickel silver. Advanced projects can be completed in sterling or gold.
Learning metal fabrication techniques in a home environment requires a more elaborate setup, a substantial investment in tools and materials, and greater safety considerations. Please email Peter if you would like to find out more.
Stone Setting
Make Your Wedding Rings
Metalsmithing
For advanced students with instructor permission, we offer introductory classes in flush, bead, prong, and bezel setting. After gaining a basic understanding and practicing these techniques, you can perfect them in small group tutoring sessions.
Make Your Wedding Rings
Make Your Wedding Rings
Make Your Wedding Rings
Do you want to create your own wedding rings? We offer several options for you to personally make a most meaningful symbol of your relationship. You can take our rings class and learn to make simple bands. Or for engagement rings or more complex designs, you can contact us about specialized tutoring.
Collaborate With Us
Make Your Wedding Rings
Make Your Wedding Rings
Although we teach skills from beginning to expert levels, sometimes ideas exceed abilities. We can step in and complete any aspect of your jewelry vision that you're not quite ready to learn. From complex stone setting to line development, to molds for mass production, contact us for a consultation.