Skill Builder: Mini Pulse Arc Welder
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10:30A - 12P | One-day workshop | $30
Learn how to use this amazing tool to streamline your soldering practice. We will introduce how to navigate the machine's capabilities with different metals and tack welding scenarios. For intermediate students.
Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
Skill Builder: Mini Pulse Arc Welder
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 1 - 2:30P | One-day workshop | $30
Learn how to use this amazing tool to streamline your soldering practice. We will introduce how to navigate the machine's capabilities with different metals and tack welding scenarios. For intermediate students.
Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
Guided Open Metals: Intermediate & Advanced
Every Other Sunday | 10A - 3P | $100
Join the Guided Open Metals Studio for an environment where creative and technical exchanges among the group are as vital as individual instruction. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience. You choose your projects! | Students are required to register for at least 3 sessions over the course of the term | Additional sessions can be added for $100 per session.
Prerequisite: 1 multi-session jewelry class
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Stone Setting (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, April 29 - May 20, 2024 | 1 - 4P | 4 sessions | $200
Jump into the captivating world of jewelry! New students will develop their foundational skills by crafting a stunning set of stacking rings or a pair of earrings. Returning students advance their expertise by mastering the art of setting gemstones to elevate their creations.
Supplies: Supplies can be purchased through the studio shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Date Night in the Jewelry Studio
Friday, May 24, 2024 | 6 - 9P | One-day workshop | $200 for 2 people
Take your partner, your BFF, or even your work spouse out for a night in the jewelry studio! No prior metals experience is needed, as our expert artisans guide you through crafting simple and elegant rings together. Registration includes all materials and use of tools in our jewelry studio.
Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
Skill Builder: Mini Pulse Arc Welder
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 1 - 2:30P | One-day workshop | $30
Learn how to use this amazing tool to streamline your soldering practice. We will introduce how to navigate the machine's capabilities with different metals and tack welding scenarios. For intermediate students.
Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
Skill Builder: Mini Pulse Arc Welder
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 1 - 2:30P | One-day workshop | $30
Learn how to use this amazing tool to streamline your soldering practice. We will introduce how to navigate the machine's capabilities with different metals and tack welding scenarios. For intermediate students.
Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
Guided Open Metals: Intermediate & Advanced
Every Other Sunday | 10A - 3P | $100
Join the Guided Open Metals Studio for an environment where creative and technical exchanges among the group are as vital as individual instruction. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience. You choose your projects! | Students are required to register for at least 3 sessions over the course of the term | Additional sessions can be added for $100 per session.
Prerequisite: 1 multi-session jewelry class
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Stone Setting (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, April 29 - June 3, 2024 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $300
Jump into the captivating world of jewelry! New students will develop their foundational skills by crafting a stunning set of stacking rings or a pair of earrings. Returning students advance their expertise by mastering the art of setting gemstones to elevate their creations.
Supplies: Supplies can be purchased through the studio shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry Design: Stacking Rings
Mondays, June 3 - 24, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Through this 4-week class, learn basics of metals-smithing, such as sizing, soldering, texturing, and finishing sterling silver while creating a collection of simple and elegant stacking rings. You will leave with these useful skills, as well as 2-3 rings that are uniquely your own!
Supplies: Base materials are included in the cost of the class. Additional materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching artist: Kerstin Nichols
Put a Ring on It: Part 2
Tuesdays, June 4 - 11, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 2 sessions | $200
Rings can stand for eternity, whether that’s in the context of friendship, family, or life partners. Bring someone you love. You each leave with a bespoke ring that you made with and for each other.
In part 2, you use the skills you learned working in silver and take it to the next level, working in 18K gold.
Supply Costs: The final materials fee is based on the current cost of 18K gold for your custom size, design, and shipping.
Prerequisite: Put a Ring on It: Part 1
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Silver Spoon & Ceramic Dish
Sunday, June 9, 2024 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $150
Make your own silver teaspoon for salt, sugar or spices that accompany a small ceramic bowl made in the clay studio. In this workshop, you’ll have fun learning the basics of cutting, filing, texturing, shaping and soldering.You will leave with your very own bespoke spoon that we hope will brighten your table and day each time you use it.
Guest Artist: Stacy Hopkins of Scavenger Gallery
Intro to Jewelry Design: Stacking Rings
Mondays, June 3 - 24, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Through this 4-week class, learn basics of metals-smithing, such as sizing, soldering, texturing, and finishing sterling silver while creating a collection of simple and elegant stacking rings. You will leave with these useful skills, as well as 2-3 rings that are uniquely your own!
Supplies: Base materials are included in the cost of the class. Additional materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching artist: Kerstin Nichols
Put a Ring on It: Part 2
Fridays, June 4 - 11, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 2 sessions | $200
Rings can stand for eternity, whether that’s in the context of friendship, family, or life partners. Bring someone you love. You each leave with a bespoke ring that you made with and for each other.
In part 2, you use the skills you learned working in silver and take it to the next level, working in 18K gold.
Supply Costs: The final materials fee is based on the current cost of 18K gold for your custom size, design, and shipping.
Prerequisite: Put a Ring on It: Part 1
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Date Night in the Jewelry Studio (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Friday, June 14, 2024 | 6 - 9P | One-day workshop | $200 for 2 people
Take your partner, your BFF, or even your work spouse out for a night in the jewelry studio! No prior metals experience is needed, as our expert artisans guide you through crafting simple and elegant rings together. Registration includes all materials and use of tools in our jewelry studio.
Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
Parent & Child Rings
Sunday, June 16, 2024 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $200 for 2 people
Kids & caregivers, celebrate Father’s Day by spending a day together in the Jewelry Studio, as you make each other a simple silver ring you will cherish forever. All materials for workshop activities for two people are included with registration.
Designed for kids 9 years and up, and one caring adult.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry Design: Stacking Rings
Mondays, June 3 - 24, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Through this 4-week class, learn basics of metals-smithing, such as sizing, soldering, texturing, and finishing sterling silver while creating a collection of simple and elegant stacking rings. You will leave with these useful skills, as well as 2-3 rings that are uniquely your own!
Supplies: Base materials are included in the cost of the class. Additional materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching artist: Kerstin Nichols
Focus Workshop: Roller-Printing Images on Metal
Sunday, June 23, 2024 | 10A - 2P | One-day workshop | $125
In this one-day workshop, learn the process of transferring images onto metal using the rolling mill and torch. Transform simple roofing copper into a unique set of earrings or decorative ornaments.
Supplies: Base materials are included in the cost of the class. Additional materials can be purchased through the Jewelry Studio Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry Design: Stacking Rings
Mondays, June 3 - 24, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Through this 4-week class, learn basics of metals-smithing, such as sizing, soldering, texturing, and finishing sterling silver while creating a collection of simple and elegant stacking rings. You will leave with these useful skills, as well as 2-3 rings that are uniquely your own!
Supplies: Base materials are included in the cost of the class. Additional materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching artist: Kerstin Nichols
Focus Workshop: Rivets
Saturday, June 29, 2024 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $75
Discover how to create and use rivets; a foundational cold connection. This workshop will be project-based as we practice, then assemble a keychain fob with both straight and tube rivets.
Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
Intro to Jewelry Design: Forged Bracelets
Tuesdays July 9 - 30, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
In this 4-week class, students will be introduced to working with hammers to transform brass into beautiful bracelets. Explore a variety of designs and techniques such as hammer texturing, forging and forming. Three different bracelet styles will be covered: the open cuff form, as well as round and oval bangles.
Supplies: Base materials are included in the cost of the class. Additional materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Focus Workshop: Broom Casting
Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 2 - 5P | One-day workshop | $75
In this direct casting workshop we'll skip the wax model and instead pour molten silver over straw brooms, rock salt, lentils, etc. The metal casts the negative space of whatever you're pouring over, resulting in one of a kind organic-shaped pieces to use in your work. The process is immensely fun because you never know what you'll get from each pour! And it's immensely economical as well, since it recycles your silver scrap metal and any results you don't like can always be melted again.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. Bring your own scrap or purchase some from the studio at a reduced rate.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour & Rosemary Orgren
Intermediate & Advanced Jewelry Design
Sundays, July 14, 28, & August 4, 2024 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $300
Join Kerstin and your fellow students to take your personal projects to the next level. Instruction is based on your individual needs. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. Come prepared to learn as much from the other students' work as your own.
Prerequisite: Open only to students who have taken at least one multi-session intro class, or equivalent, with CraftStudies.
Supplies: Materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry Design: Forged Bracelets
Tuesdays July 9 - 30, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
In this 4-week class, students will be introduced to working with hammers to transform brass into beautiful bracelets. Explore a variety of designs and techniques such as hammer texturing, forging and forming. Three different bracelet styles will be covered: the open cuff form, as well as round and oval bangles.
Supplies: Base materials are included in the cost of the class. Additional materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry Design: Forged Bracelets
Tuesdays July 9 - 30, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
In this 4-week class, students will be introduced to working with hammers to transform brass into beautiful bracelets. Explore a variety of designs and techniques such as hammer texturing, forging and forming. Three different bracelet styles will be covered: the open cuff form, as well as round and oval bangles.
Supplies: Base materials are included in the cost of the class. Additional materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intermediate & Advanced Jewelry Design
Sundays, July 14, 28, & August 4, 2024 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $300
Join Kerstin and your fellow students to take your personal projects to the next level. Instruction is based on your individual needs. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. Come prepared to learn as much from the other students' work as your own.
Prerequisite: Open only to students who have taken at least one multi-session intro class, or equivalent, with CraftStudies.
Supplies: Materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry Design: Forged Bracelets
Tuesdays July 9 - 30, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
In this 4-week class, students will be introduced to working with hammers to transform brass into beautiful bracelets. Explore a variety of designs and techniques such as hammer texturing, forging and forming. Three different bracelet styles will be covered: the open cuff form, as well as round and oval bangles.
Supplies: Base materials are included in the cost of the class. Additional materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intermediate & Advanced Jewelry Design
Sundays, July 14, 28, & August 4, 2024 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $300
Join Kerstin and your fellow students to take your personal projects to the next level. Instruction is based on your individual needs. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. Come prepared to learn as much from the other students' work as your own.
Prerequisite: Open only to students who have taken at least one multi-session intro class, or equivalent, with CraftStudies.
Supplies: Materials can be purchased through the CraftStudies Jewelry Studio Supply Shop.
One complimentary bench time is included with class registration.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Put a Ring on It: Part 1 (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, April 30 - May 14, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $300
Rings can stand for eternity, whether that’s in the context of friendship, family, or life partners. Bring someone you love. You each leave with a bespoke ring that you made with and for each other.
In Part 1, learn to make 2 custom silver rings together. No prior metals or soldering experience is necessary. Leave with a sterling silver ring, and the unique experience of transforming a raw material into something wearable, precious, and loaded with love.
Supply Costs: Material fees are based on each ring's unique design. Materials can be purchased in the studio supply shop. Expected materials fee of $15-$30 per ring.
In Put a Ring on It: Part 2, turn your rings into 18K gold!
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Stone Setting (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, April 29 - May 20, 2024 | 1 - 4P | 4 sessions | $200
Jump into the captivating world of jewelry! New students will develop their foundational skills by crafting a stunning set of stacking rings or a pair of earrings. Returning students advance their expertise by mastering the art of setting gemstones to elevate their creations.
Supplies: Supplies can be purchased through the studio shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Parent & Child Rings
Sunday, May 12, 2024 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $200 for 2 people
Kids & caregivers, celebrate Mother's Day by spending a day together in the Jewelry Studio, as you make each other a simple silver ring you will cherish forever. All materials for workshop activities for two people are included with registration.
Designed for kids 9 years and up, and one caring adult.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Put a Ring on It: Part 1 (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, April 30 - May 14, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $300
Rings can stand for eternity, whether that’s in the context of friendship, family, or life partners. Bring someone you love. You each leave with a bespoke ring that you made with and for each other.
In Part 1, learn to make 2 custom silver rings together. No prior metals or soldering experience is necessary. Leave with a sterling silver ring, and the unique experience of transforming a raw material into something wearable, precious, and loaded with love.
Supply Costs: Material fees are based on each ring's unique design. Materials can be purchased in the studio supply shop. Expected materials fee of $15-$30 per ring.
In Put a Ring on It: Part 2, turn your rings into 18K gold!
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Stone Setting (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, April 29 - June 3, 2024 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $300
Jump into the captivating world of jewelry! New students will develop their foundational skills by crafting a stunning set of stacking rings or a pair of earrings. Returning students advance their expertise by mastering the art of setting gemstones to elevate their creations.
Supplies: Supplies can be purchased through the studio shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Guided Open Metals: Intermediate & Advanced
Every Other Sunday | 10A - 3P | $100
Join the Guided Open Metals Studio for an environment where creative and technical exchanges among the group are as vital as individual instruction. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience. You choose your projects! | Students are required to register for at least 3 sessions over the course of the term | Additional sessions can be added for $100 per session.
Prerequisite: 1 multi-session jewelry class
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Put a Ring on It: Part 1 (sold out)
Tuesdays, April 30 - May 14, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $300
Rings can stand for eternity, whether that’s in the context of friendship, family, or life partners. Bring someone you love. You each leave with a bespoke ring that you made with and for each other.
In Part 1, learn to make two custom silver rings together. No prior metals or soldering experience is necessary. Leave with a sterling silver ring, and the unique experience of transforming a raw material into something wearable, precious, and loaded with love.
$300 registration fee is for two students.
Supply Costs: Material fees are based on each ring's unique design. Materials can be purchased in the studio supply shop. Expected materials fee of $15-$30 per ring.
In Put a Ring on It: Part 2, turn your rings into 18K gold!
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Stone Setting (Sold Out)
Mondays, April 29 - May 20, 2024 | 1 - 4P | 4 sessions | $200
Jump into the captivating world of jewelry! New students will develop their foundational skills by crafting a stunning set of stacking rings or a pair of earrings. Returning students advance their expertise by mastering the art of setting gemstones to elevate their creations.
Supplies: Supplies can be purchased through the studio shop. Expected materials costs are between $20-$50, depending your chosen material.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry: Chains & Earrings (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, March 12 - April 16, 2024 | 12 - 3P | 6 sessions | $200
Welcome to our wonderfully equipped metals studio. In this class you will learn to solder, form, and transform simple wire into your own beautiful earrings and chains. Offered in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center with generous support from the Vermont Arts Council.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Guided Open Metals: Intermediate & Advanced
Every Other Sunday | 10A - 3P | $100
Join the Guided Open Metals Studio for an environment where creative and technical exchanges among the group are as vital as individual instruction. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience. You choose your projects! | Students are required to register for at least 3 sessions over the course of the term | Additional sessions can be added for $100 per session.
Prerequisite: 1 multi-session jewelry class
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry: Chains & Earrings (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, March 12 - April 16, 2024 | 12 - 3P | 6 sessions | $200
Welcome to our wonderfully equipped metals studio. In this class you will learn to solder, form, and transform simple wire into your own beautiful earrings and chains. Offered in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center with generous support from the Vermont Arts Council.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Lost Wax Casting (IN PROGRESS)
Every Other Sunday | January 28 - April 7, 2024 | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $375
Most metalsmiths do not have casting facilities in their own studios. Instead they carve their designs in wax and then send them out to professional casters who send them back in metal. In this class, you learn the basics you need to know to do this for a ring.
Supplies: Estimated materials fee of $40 payable to Teaching Artist, covers wax and finishing supplies only.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry: Chains & Earrings (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, March 12 - April 16, 2024 | 12 - 3P | 6 sessions | $200
Welcome to our wonderfully equipped metals studio. In this class you will learn to solder, form, and transform simple wire into your own beautiful earrings and chains. Offered in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center with generous support from the Vermont Arts Council.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry: Chains & Earrings (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, March 12 - April 16, 2024 | 12 - 3P | 6 sessions | $200
Welcome to our wonderfully equipped metals studio. In this class you will learn to solder, form, and transform simple wire into your own beautiful earrings and chains. Offered in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center with generous support from the Vermont Arts Council.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Jewelry Design for Teens (IN PROGRESS)
Every Other Sunday | January 14 - March 24, 2024 | 1:30 - 4:30P | 6 sessions | $325
Create your own personalized jewelry. Through the safe use of hammers, anvils, torches and shears, you will problem-solve and think outside the box. Learn soldering, sizing, and working with a torch; surface decoration techniques to make your pieces all your own, and finishing techniques to make your jewelry safe and comfortable to wear and show off! Includes base materials. Additional materials available for purchase.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Lost Wax Casting (IN PROGRESS)
Every Other Sunday | January 28 - April 7, 2024 | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $375
Most metalsmiths do not have casting facilities in their own studios. Instead they carve their designs in wax and then send them out to professional casters who send them back in metal. In this class, you learn the basics you need to know to do this for a ring.
Supplies: Estimated materials fee of $40 payable to Teaching Artist, covers wax and finishing supplies only.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Intro to Jewelry: Chains & Earrings (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, March 12 - April 16, 2024 | 12 - 3P | 6 sessions | $200
Welcome to our wonderfully equipped metals studio. In this class you will learn to solder, form, and transform simple wire into your own beautiful earrings and chains. Offered in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center with generous support from the Vermont Arts Council.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Guided Open Metals: Intermediate & Advanced
Every Other Sunday | 10A - 3P | $100
Join the Guided Open Metals Studio for an environment where creative and technical exchanges among the group are as vital as individual instruction. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience. You choose your projects! | Students are required to register for at least 3 sessions over the course of the term | Additional sessions can be added for $100 per session.
Prerequisite: 1 multi-session jewelry class
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols