Filtering by: “Jewelry Advanced”
Mar
23
Sharpen Your Skills: Flex Shaft Boot Camp (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, March 9, March 23, and April 13, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225
Learn how to use the flex shaft with more control and intention. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to set up, maintain, and use your flex shaft for drilling, sanding, polishing, and texturing metal. You’ll explore burs and attachments, focus on safety and ergonomics, and build techniques that lead to cleaner results and more confident studio work.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour
Mar
24
Lost Wax Casting
Tuesdays, March 24 - April 28, 2026 | Skips April 21st | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300
Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.
Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Mar
29
Boxes with a Friction-fit Lid
Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175
In this one-day workshop, we will make a small round or oval or square box, and make a lid that fits snugly by friction. You can make your own special little box to hold your treasures. We will use brass, bronze, copper, nickel, and silver.
Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the instructor.
Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin
Mar
31
Lost Wax Casting
Tuesdays, March 24 - April 28, 2026 | Skips April 21st | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300
Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.
Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Apr
4
Keumboo
Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175
Keumboo is an ancient Korean art of applying thin gold sheet or gold fill onto silver and fusing the gold to silver. It is a way of adding color and gold at a lower cost to silver than to use gold sheet and yet it adds to the value of jewelry. We will be using pure 24kt gold foil and bonding it onto silver sheet, using a hotplate and burnishers to press the gold into the silver using heat and pressure.
Supplies: Cost of materials $40-100, payable to instructor.
Guest Artist: Joy Raskin
Apr
7
Lost Wax Casting
Tuesdays, March 24 - April 28, 2026 | Skips April 21st | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300
Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.
Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Apr
13
Sharpen Your Skills: Flex Shaft Boot Camp (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, March 9, March 23, and April 13, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225
Learn how to use the flex shaft with more control and intention. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to set up, maintain, and use your flex shaft for drilling, sanding, polishing, and texturing metal. You’ll explore burs and attachments, focus on safety and ergonomics, and build techniques that lead to cleaner results and more confident studio work.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour
Apr
14
Lost Wax Casting
Tuesdays, March 24 - April 28, 2026 | Skips April 21st | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300
Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.
Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Apr
28
Lost Wax Casting
Tuesdays, March 24 - April 28, 2026 | Skips April 21st | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300
Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.
Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
May
4
Sharpen Your Skills: Lapidary Basics
Mondays, May 4 - 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225
Discover the art of shaping and polishing stones in this hands-on introduction to lapidary work. Learn to safely use lapidary equipment to transform rough stones into beautifully finished cabochons.
Prerequisite: Prior experience with one of the Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is recommended.
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: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
May
11
Sharpen Your Skills: Lapidary Basics
Mondays, May 4 - 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225
Discover the art of shaping and polishing stones in this hands-on introduction to lapidary work. Learn to safely use lapidary equipment to transform rough stones into beautifully finished cabochons.
Prerequisite: Prior experience with one of the Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is recommended.
Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included for the duration of the class and for 2 weeks after the final session to finish your projects.
Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
May
18
Sharpen Your Skills: Lapidary Basics
Mondays, May 4 - 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225
Discover the art of shaping and polishing stones in this hands-on introduction to lapidary work. Learn to safely use lapidary equipment to transform rough stones into beautifully finished cabochons.
Prerequisite: Prior experience with one of the Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is recommended.
Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included for the duration of the class and for 2 weeks after the final session to finish your projects.
Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
May
31
Sharpen Your Skills: Beyond the Basic Bezel
Sundays, May 31, June 14 & June 28, 2026 | 10A - 4P | 3 sessions | $350
Learn essential skills for bezel setting a wide variety of stones. You’ll begin by making and fitting basic bezels for cabochons and other flat-back stones of many shapes and materials, including stone, glass, and clay. Practice creating open-back bezels, tube bezels for faceted stones, and flush settings. Along the way, learn how to measure and fabricate bezels, solder them to rings, and set both round and irregularly shaped faceted gemstones using tube and step bezels. The class also covers professional techniques for securing stones cleanly, refining your bezel edges, and achieving a polished, finished result.
Prerequisite: Prior experience with one of the Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is recommended.
Supplies: The instructor will provide silver bezel strip, silver wire, and a small assortment of stones for purchase. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included for the duration of the class and for 2 weeks after the final session to finish your projects.
Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin
Jun
1
Strategizing the Complex
Mondays, June 1 -22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Some jewelry projects seem overwhelming at first glance—tricky construction, uncertain sequencing, or unfamiliar tools or techniques. In this class, we’ll break even the most ambitious designs into clear, manageable steps so you can move forward with confidence. Bring your own ideas and projects to class, and you’ll receive expert advice; strengthen your skills, and explore strategies to prevent common pitfalls before they happen.
Prerequisite: Prior experience with one of the Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is required.
Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included for the duration of the class and for 2 weeks after the final session to finish your projects.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour
Jun
8
Strategizing the Complex
Mondays, June 1 -22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Some jewelry projects seem overwhelming at first glance—tricky construction, uncertain sequencing, or unfamiliar tools or techniques. In this class, we’ll break even the most ambitious designs into clear, manageable steps so you can move forward with confidence. Bring your own ideas and projects to class, and you’ll receive expert advice; strengthen your skills, and explore strategies to prevent common pitfalls before they happen.
Prerequisite: Prior experience with one of the Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is required.
Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included for the duration of the class and for 2 weeks after the final session to finish your projects.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour
Jun
14
Sharpen Your Skills: Beyond the Basic Bezel
Sundays, May 31, June 14 & June 28, 2026 | 10A - 4P | 3 sessions | $350
Learn essential skills for bezel setting a wide variety of stones. You’ll begin by making and fitting basic bezels for cabochons and other flat-back stones of many shapes and materials, including stone, glass, and clay. Practice creating open-back bezels, tube bezels for faceted stones, and flush settings. Along the way, learn how to measure and fabricate bezels, solder them to rings, and set both round and irregularly shaped faceted gemstones using tube and step bezels. The class also covers professional techniques for securing stones cleanly, refining your bezel edges, and achieving a polished, finished result.
Prerequisite: Prior experience with one of the Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is recommended.
Supplies: The instructor will provide silver bezel strip, silver wire, and a small assortment of stones for purchase. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included for the duration of the class and for 2 weeks after the final session to finish your projects.
Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin
Jun
15
Strategizing the Complex
Mondays, June 1 -22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Some jewelry projects seem overwhelming at first glance—tricky construction, uncertain sequencing, or unfamiliar tools or techniques. In this class, we’ll break even the most ambitious designs into clear, manageable steps so you can move forward with confidence. Bring your own ideas and projects to class, and you’ll receive expert advice; strengthen your skills, and explore strategies to prevent common pitfalls before they happen.
Prerequisite: Prior experience with one of the Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is required.
Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included for the duration of the class and for 2 weeks after the final session to finish your projects.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour
Jun
22
Strategizing the Complex
Mondays, June 1 -22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Some jewelry projects seem overwhelming at first glance—tricky construction, uncertain sequencing, or unfamiliar tools or techniques. In this class, we’ll break even the most ambitious designs into clear, manageable steps so you can move forward with confidence. Bring your own ideas and projects to class, and you’ll receive expert advice; strengthen your skills, and explore strategies to prevent common pitfalls before they happen.
Prerequisite: Prior experience with one of the Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is required.
Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included for the duration of the class and for 2 weeks after the final session to finish your projects.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour
Jun
28
Sharpen Your Skills: Beyond the Basic Bezel
Sundays, May 31, June 14 & June 28, 2026 | 10A - 4P | 3 sessions | $350
Learn essential skills for bezel setting a wide variety of stones. You’ll begin by making and fitting basic bezels for cabochons and other flat-back stones of many shapes and materials, including stone, glass, and clay. Practice creating open-back bezels, tube bezels for faceted stones, and flush settings. Along the way, learn how to measure and fabricate bezels, solder them to rings, and set both round and irregularly shaped faceted gemstones using tube and step bezels. The class also covers professional techniques for securing stones cleanly, refining your bezel edges, and achieving a polished, finished result.
Prerequisite: Prior experience with one of the Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is recommended.
Supplies: The instructor will provide silver bezel strip, silver wire, and a small assortment of stones for purchase. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included for the duration of the class and for 2 weeks after the final session to finish your projects.
Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin
Mar
10
Sharpen Your Skills: Stone-setting (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
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
Mar
9
Sharpen Your Skills: Flex Shaft Boot Camp
Mondays, March 9, March 23, and April 13, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225
The flexshaft can do so much for you as a metalsmith! If only you knew what all of those little attachments were for! Learn what each one does, as well as how and when to use it! We’ll explore these burs and attachments, and build techniques that lead to cleaner results and more confident studio work.
Supplies: Materials fee of $45 payable to the instructor includes a kit of abrasive wheels with which you will learn to work.
Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour
Mar
3
Sharpen Your Skills: Stone-setting (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
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
Mar
1
Recycling Fine Silver
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $100
Silver is expensive, and chances are you already have more of it than you think. Learn how to turn your fine silver scraps into usable material for future projects. Instead of letting offcuts pile up, you’ll reclaim them and put them back to work. You’ll explore straightforward methods for preparing and consolidating scrap, helping you reduce waste, stretch your silver budget, and work more efficiently in the studio. You’ll leave with practical skills—and recycled silver you can actually use.
Supplies: Bring your fine silver scraps to class.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Feb
28
Advanced Stone-setting
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
Feb
23
Sharpen Your Skills: Soldering Boot Camp
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
Feb
10
Sharpen Your Skills: Stone-setting (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
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
Feb
9
Sharpen Your Skills: Soldering Boot Camp
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
Feb
7
Advanced Stone-setting
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
Feb
3
Sharpen Your Skills: Stone-setting (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
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
Feb
2
Sharpen Your Skills: Soldering Boot Camp
Every other Monday, February 2, February 9 & 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
Jan
17
Advanced Stone-setting
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
Jan
11