Every other Sunday, January 11 - February 8, 2026 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $275

As we develop our metalsmithing practice, we all have goals and questions; this class will help you focus and answer yours. Each session we will work one-on-one to focus on your individual work and ideas. Use this time to take your work to the next level. The added treat will be to learn from what others in the class are working on beside you.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Saturdays, January 17 - February 7, and February 28, 2026 | 10A - 4P | 3 sessions | $350

This 3-part intensive class will expand your technical skills while encouraging creative approaches to setting gemstones. Learn advanced methods of bezel setting including tube-bezels, step bezels, and open back bezels, plus prong setting of round, oval, square, emerald, triangular, and faceted stone shapes. Tips on finishing, customization, and working with odd-shaped and pointy stones will also be covered. The flow and overall structure of each session will be responsive to students interests and questions.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Every other Sunday, January 11 - February 8, 2026 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $275

As we develop our metalsmithing practice, we all have goals and questions; this class will help you focus and answer yours. Each session we will work one-on-one to focus on your individual work and ideas. Use this time to take your work to the next level. The added treat will be to learn from what others in the class are working on beside you.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Every other Monday, January 26 - February 23, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225

Build your confidence and speed up your soldering in Soldering Boot Camp! Topics include pick soldering, multiple solderings, plus un-soldering and repairs.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour

Tuesdays, February 3 - March 10, 2026 | Skips February 17 & 24 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learning how to set gemstones into metal jewelry is an essential skill of becoming a jeweler. The bezel setting is the most foundational of settings. Bezels are thin strips of metal that completely encircle a stone to hold it in place. Learn the principles of setting cabochon gemstones into various jewelry pieces as you create a bezel set ring, pendant, or a pair of earrings. Skills including measuring, fitting, soldering, setting, and finishing will be taught.

Prerequisite: Students must have basic soldering experience to take this course. Our Welcome to the Studio class series offers this introduction, and helps you create jewelry on which gemstones can be set though this class. Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Saturdays, January 17 - February 7, and February 28, 2026 | 10A - 4P | 3 sessions | $375

This 3-part intensive class will expand your technical skills while encouraging creative approaches to setting gemstones. Learn advanced methods of bezel setting, tube-bezels, step bezels and open back bezels, plus prong setting of round, oval, square, emerald, triangular, and faceted stone shapes. Tips on finishing, customization, and working with odd-shaped and pointy stones will also be covered. The flow and overall structure of each session will be responsive to students interests and questions.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Every other Sunday, January 11 - February 8, 2026 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $275

As we develop our metalsmithing practice, we all have goals and questions; this class will help you focus and answer yours. Each session we will work one-on-one to focus on your individual work and ideas. Use this time to take your work to the next level. The added treat will be to learn from what others in the class are working on beside you.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Every other Monday, January 26 - February 23, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225

Build your confidence and speed up your soldering in Soldering Boot Camp! Topics include pick soldering, multiple solderings, plus un-soldering and repairs.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour

Tuesdays, February 3 - March 10, 2026 | Skips February 17 & 24 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learning how to set gemstones into metal jewelry is an essential skill of becoming a jeweler. The bezel setting is the most foundational of settings. Bezels are thin strips of metal that completely encircle a stone to hold it in place. Learn the principles of setting cabochon gemstones into various jewelry pieces as you create a bezel set ring, pendant, or a pair of earrings. Skills including measuring, fitting, soldering, setting, and finishing will be taught.

Prerequisite: Students must have basic soldering experience to take this course. Our Welcome to the Studio class series offers this introduction, and helps you create jewelry on which gemstones can be set though this class. Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Every other Monday, January 26 - February 23, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225

Build your confidence and speed up your soldering in Soldering Boot Camp! Topics include pick soldering, multiple solderings, plus un-soldering and repairs.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour

Saturdays, January 17 - February 7, and February 28, 2026 | 10A - 4P | 3 sessions | $375

This 3-part intensive class will expand your technical skills while encouraging creative approaches to setting gemstones. Learn advanced methods of bezel setting, tube-bezels, step bezels and open back bezels, plus prong setting of round, oval, square, emerald, triangular, and faceted stone shapes. Tips on finishing, customization, and working with odd-shaped and pointy stones will also be covered. The flow and overall structure of each session will be responsive to students interests and questions.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Tuesdays, February 3 - March 10, 2026 | Skips February 17 & 24 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learning how to set gemstones into metal jewelry is an essential skill of becoming a jeweler. The bezel setting is the most foundational of settings. Bezels are thin strips of metal that completely encircle a stone to hold it in place. Learn the principles of setting cabochon gemstones into various jewelry pieces as you create a bezel set ring, pendant, or a pair of earrings. Skills including measuring, fitting, soldering, setting, and finishing will be taught.

Prerequisite: Students must have basic soldering experience to take this course. Our Welcome to the Studio class series offers this introduction, and helps you create jewelry on which gemstones can be set though this class. Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, February 3 - March 10, 2026 | Skips February 17 & 24 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learning how to set gemstones into metal jewelry is an essential skill of becoming a jeweler. The bezel setting is the most foundational of settings. Bezels are thin strips of metal that completely encircle a stone to hold it in place. Learn the principles of setting cabochon gemstones into various jewelry pieces as you create a bezel set ring, pendant, or a pair of earrings. Skills including measuring, fitting, soldering, setting, and finishing will be taught.

Prerequisite: Students must have basic soldering experience to take this course. Our Welcome to the Studio class series offers this introduction, and helps you create jewelry on which gemstones can be set though this class. Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols