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Jewelry 201: Setting Faceted Gemstones
Class Fee: $225 / Materials Fee: $40. Build upon your Jewelry 101 skills and learn the art of setting faceted gemstones! In two evening sessions, we will cover how to set faceted gemstones in prongs (4-prong heads) and in small bezels, also known as tube-setting.
Directed Open Jewelry Studio
Each week, students will work on projects of their own choice. With personalized attention, students will be guided into problem-solving, tackling more complex design, soldering solutions and introduction to different tooling. The instructor will have projects to suggest for folks who may need ideas.
Intro to Pulse Arc Welder
The pulse-arc welder is a remarkable desktop machine for precision metal fabrication. In essence, it is a scaled-down TIG welder with a computer interface and microscope – which makes it a unique, high-end tool for joining, tacking, and repair of small items in any metal that can be welded, from steel and stainless steel to titanium, gold, copper and more
Glass Enamel on Copper
Class cost: $200 / Material's Fee: $25 payable to Instructor. Learn to fuse glass enamel to copper in this weekend workshop! We will explore multiple enameling techniques: sifting, wetpacking, sgraffito, stencils, and embedding other elements using a small kiln for firing the pieces. Expect to create multiple enameled pieces for jewelry or wall hung paintings.
Directed Open Jewelry Studio
Work independently in our Jewelry Shop under the guidance of an experienced professional jeweler who can help you troubleshoot your metalsmithing projects. Must have previous jewelry-making experience or have successfully completed Jewelry Tool Testing at Artisan's Asylum.
Tool Training & Testing: Jewelry Studio
Tool Training is the fastest way to start working independently in the Artisan's Asylum Jewelry Shop and is designed for those with some level of jewelry experience, whether you're an occasional hobbyist or a seasoned metalsmith. In one 3-hour session, students will get up to speed on our particular shop procedures and layout as well as safety and basic use of the air-acetylene torches, forming tools, flex shafts, and the polishing machine. For those who have more experience, other tools may be covered as time allows.
Intro to Pulse Arc Welder
Class Description This class is designed to introduce students to the Orion pulse arc welder with an overview of its…
Family Class: Metal Turtle Making
Class fee: $65 / Materials fee: $10. In this fun family class, you'll learn to use some basic jewelry making techniques to transform a single stone and some copper sheets into a turtle sculpture sure to delight both child and parent. Each pair of students will work together to learn different techniques and how to properly use tools to form and bend metal over their chosen stone (or turtle "belly"). The course will demonstrate and review safety protocols so that students of any age can use tools safely while working on their projects.
Mold and Cast A Ring from Star Trek
Course Description As a continuation of our event, Alien Adornment: 50 Years of Star Trek Jewelry, this two-day class demonstrates…
Directed Open Jewelry Studio
Work independently in our Jewelry Shop under the guidance of an experienced professional jeweler who can help you troubleshoot your metalsmithing projects. Must have previous jewelry-making experience or have successfully completed Jewelry Tool Testing at Artisan's Asylum.
Make a Pendant!
Class fee: $35 / Materials fee: $10. Learn a fun and fast technique for setting a cabochon in brass or copper without using any fancy tools. We'll use sheers, files and pliers to create a beautiful hand-made pendant to keep for yourself or give as a gift this holiday season. This is a great class for novice level jewelry makers with little experience.
Tool Training & Testing: Jewelry Studio
Tool Training is the fastest way to start working independently in the Artisan's Asylum Jewelry Shop and is designed for those with some level of jewelry experience, whether you're an occasional hobbyist or a seasoned metalsmith. In one 3-hour session, students will get up to speed on our particular shop procedures and layout as well as safety and basic use of the air-acetylene torches, forming tools, flex shafts, and the polishing machine. For those who have more experience, other tools may be covered as time allows.
Argentium Silver Earrings
Learn how to create your own elegant Argentium sterling silver earrings! We’ll use copper for practice and then make your earrings with Argentium sterling silver.
Holiday Bling: A Handmade Ornament
Ready for a creative break from the December hustle and bustle? Need to make a really special gift? Join us for a half-day workshop of ornament-making in the jewelry shop! Create a beautiful, handmade ornament from copper and/or brass. Your unique ornament will feature hammer and rolling mill textures and you may personalize with words via stamped letters. Use a jeweler’s saw to cut pleasing shapes and then finish your piece with a matte or torch-colored finish. Come alone or grab a friend for a little holiday fun!
Letter Necklace – *Holiday Gift Idea!*
Class fee: $165 / Materials fee: $30. Create a one-of-a-kind Letter Necklace with the initial of your choice. You’ll handcraft the letter pendant using eco-friendly recycled sterling silver and be provided with an 18” chain to complete the necklace. No experience necessary.