Filtering by: “Jewelry”
Nov
19
Metals that Move: From Jewelry to Sculpture (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, November 5 - December 10, 2024 | No class on November 26, 204 | 12 - 3P | 5 sessions | $300
Learn how to work with balance and weight while exploring the basics of metals. Whether your creations move within the space between your neck and earlobe, or hangs from your favourite window's frame, learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing while creating something truly unique. No prior metals experience necessary
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but can be purchased from the studio shop.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Nov
24
Flatware Jewelry (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Sunday, November 24, 2024 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $100
Transform flatware into jewelry! Learn essential metalsmithing techniques like cutting, shaping, sizing, soldering, and finishing as you turn sterling silver forks, spoons, or knives into wearable jewelry.
Supplies: Bring your own sterling silver flatware to transform into jewelry. If you need assistance sourcing flatware to use, email us at hello@craftstudies.org. Additional supplies are not included with registration, and may be purchased in the studio supply shop.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Dec
3
Metals that Move: From Jewelry to Sculpture (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, November 5 - December 10, 2024 | No class on November 26, 204 | 12 - 3P | 5 sessions | $300
Learn how to work with balance and weight while exploring the basics of metals. Whether your creations move within the space between your neck and earlobe, or hangs from your favourite window's frame, learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing while creating something truly unique. No prior metals experience necessary
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but can be purchased from the studio shop.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Dec
3
Soldering Boot Camp
Tuesdays, December 3 - 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $250
It’s back! Build your confidence and speed up your soldering in Soldering Boot Camp! Topics include pick soldering, multiple solderings, plus un-soldering and repairs.
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: All base materials for learning and practicing techniques are included with registration. Additional materials may be purchased through the studio supply shop.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour
Dec
10
Metals that Move: From Jewelry to Sculpture (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, November 5 - December 10, 2024 | No class on November 26, 204 | 12 - 3P | 5 sessions | $300
Learn how to work with balance and weight while exploring the basics of metals. Whether your creations move within the space between your neck and earlobe, or hangs from your favourite window's frame, learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing while creating something truly unique. No prior metals experience necessary
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but can be purchased from the studio shop.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Dec
10
Soldering Boot Camp
Tuesdays, December 3 - 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $250
It’s back! Build your confidence and speed up your soldering in Soldering Boot Camp! Topics include pick soldering, multiple solderings, plus un-soldering and repairs.
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: All base materials for learning and practicing techniques are included with registration. Additional materials may be purchased through the studio supply shop.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour
Dec
15
Memory Rings (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $200 per pair
Kids & caregivers! Spend a day together in the Jewelry Studio, as you make each other a simple silver ring to cherish forever!
Designed for children, ages 9 and up, plus a caring adult.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Dec
17
Soldering Boot Camp
Tuesdays, December 3 - 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $250
It’s back! Build your confidence and speed up your soldering in Soldering Boot Camp! Topics include pick soldering, multiple solderings, plus un-soldering and repairs.
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: All base materials for learning and practicing techniques are included with registration. Additional materials may be purchased through the studio supply shop.
Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour
Nov
12
Carve It! Cast It! Wear It! (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, October 8 - November 12, 2024 | No class on October 29, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $325
Learn the lost wax casting technique, a process that makes it easy for anyone to design custom jewelry! In this class, you’ll explore tools that help you design, size, and carve a simple ring. Your wax carving is sent to a professional caster, who returns it cast in silver for you to finish and polish. Leave class with a one-of-a-kind ring to wear or gift!
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: An estimated materials fee of $40 is payable to the Teaching Artist. Fee covers wax and finishing supplies only.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Nov
12
Metals that Move: From Jewelry to Sculpture (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, November 5 - December 10, 2024 | No class on November 26, 204 | 12 - 3P | 5 sessions | $300
Learn how to work with balance and weight while exploring the basics of metals. Whether your creations move within the space between your neck and earlobe, or hangs from your favourite window's frame, learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing while creating something truly unique. No prior metals experience necessary
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but can be purchased from the studio shop.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Nov
10
Prong Setting
Saturday, November 9 - Sunday, November 10, 2024 | 2 -8P | Weekend workshop | $325
Explore prong settings in this weekend workshop. Make prongs from wire, sheet metal, and tubing, and experiment with commercially-available prongs. you’ll learn how to set for round, oval, emerald, triangular/trillion, and even odd-shaped stones.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the studio supply shop. An estimated materials fee is $10 - 30, dependent upon your chosen project.
We will use sterling prong settings, but gold settings are available.
Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin
Nov
9
to Nov 10
Prong Setting
Saturday, November 9 - Sunday, November 10, 2024 | 10 -4P | Weekend workshop | $325
Explore prong settings in this weekend workshop. Make prongs from wire, sheet metal, and tubing, and experiment with commercially-available prongs. you’ll learn how to set for round, oval, emerald, triangular/trillion, and even odd-shaped stones.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the studio supply shop. An estimated materials fee is $10 - 30, dependent upon your chosen project.
We will use sterling prong settings, but gold settings are available.
Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin
Nov
5
Carve It! Cast It! Wear It! (IN PROGRESS)
Tuesdays, October 8 - November 12, 2024 | No class on October 29, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $325
Learn the lost wax casting technique, a process that makes it easy for anyone to design custom jewelry! In this class, you’ll explore tools that help you design, size, and carve a simple ring. Your wax carving is sent to a professional caster, who returns it cast in silver for you to finish and polish. Leave class with a one-of-a-kind ring to wear or gift!
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: An estimated materials fee of $40 is payable to the Teaching Artist. Fee covers wax and finishing supplies only.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Nov
5
Metals that Move: From Jewelry to Sculpture
Tuesdays, November 5 - December 10, 2024 | No class on November 26, 204 | 12 - 3P | 5 sessions | $300
Learn how to work with balance and weight while exploring the basics of metals. Whether your creations move within the space between your neck and earlobe, or hangs from your favorite window's frame, learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing while creating something truly unique. No prior metals experience necessary
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but can be purchased from the studio shop.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Oct
28
After-School: Jewelry Design for 3rd - 5th Graders
Mondays, October 28 - December 9, 2024 | No class on November 11, 2024 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 6 sessions | $250
Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe
Oct
27
A Marriage of Metals (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175
Explore various ways to add pattern and color to your metal using copper, brass, bronze, nickel and silver. Learn mock inlay, soldering wire or sheet to heavy sheet metal and rolling it through a rolling mill, and solder inlay, filling dents in sheet metal with gold or silver solder to create a dot effect or add another color. Solder twisted wire together and roll it out to get a lovely wood grain pattern, and more!
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the studio supply shop. An estimated materials fee is $10 - 25, dependent upon your chosen project.
Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin
Oct
22
Carve It! Cast It! Wear It!
Tuesdays, October 8 - November 12, 2024 | No class on October 29, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $325
Learn the lost wax casting technique, a process that makes it easy for anyone to design custom jewelry! In this class, you’ll explore tools that help you design, size, and carve a simple ring. Your wax carving is sent to a professional caster, who returns it cast in silver for you to finish and polish. Leave class with a one-of-a-kind ring to wear or gift!
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: An estimated materials fee of $40 is payable to the Teaching Artist. Fee covers wax and finishing supplies only.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Oct
20
Guided Open Metals Studio
Sundays, September 22, October 6 & 20, 2024 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $325
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!
Prerequisite: 1 multi-session jewelry class
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the supply shop.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Oct
15
Carve It! Cast It! Wear It!
Tuesdays, October 8 - November 12, 2024 | No class on October 29, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $325
Learn the lost wax casting technique, a process that makes it easy for anyone to design custom jewelry! In this class, you’ll explore tools that help you design, size, and carve a simple ring. Your wax carving is sent to a professional caster, who returns it cast in silver for you to finish and polish. Leave class with a one-of-a-kind ring to wear or gift!
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: An estimated materials fee of $40 is payable to the Teaching Artist. Fee covers wax and finishing supplies only.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Oct
8
Carve It! Cast It! Wear It!
Tuesdays, October 8 - November 12, 2024 | No class on October 29, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $325
Learn the lost wax casting technique, a process that makes it easy for anyone to design custom jewelry! In this class, you’ll explore tools that help you design, size, and carve a simple ring. Your wax carving is sent to a professional caster, who returns it cast in silver for you to finish and polish. Leave class with a one-of-a-kind ring to wear or gift!
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: An estimated materials fee of $40 is payable to the Teaching Artist. Fee covers wax and finishing supplies only.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Oct
6
Guided Open Metals Studio
Sundays, September 22, October 6 & 20, 2024 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $325
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!
Prerequisite: 1 multi-session jewelry class
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the supply shop.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Sep
22
Guided Open Metals Studio
Sundays, September 22, October 6 & 20, 2024 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $325
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!
Prerequisite: 1 multi-session jewelry class
Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the supply shop.
Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols
Sep
15
Make Your Own Flatware
Sunday, September 15, 2024 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175
Making flatware is surprisingly easy! In this workshop, you’ll use wire or sheet metal to shape handles, sheet metal to dome spoon bowls and to cut out fork prongs and knife blades. Learn various shaping and texturing techniques using hammers to create serving spoons, measuring spoons, salad servers, and a 3-piece flatware set (fork, spoon, and knife).
Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the studio supply shop. An estimated materials fee is $10 - 30, dependent upon your chosen project.
Guest Artist: Joy Raskin
Sep
14
Date Night in the Jewelry Studio
Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 per pair
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.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda
Sep
14
Flush Settings with Faceted Stones (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175
Learn the art of flush settings—setting stones flush with the metal for a seamless look. Explore methods and modifications using small-faceted round gems 1.5mm to 4mm. Basic jewelry skills are necessary for this workshop.
Supplies: Teaching artist provides a limited amount of sterling tubing, half-round and flat wire, and small faceted gemstones for setting. Additional materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the studio supply shop. An estimated materials fee is $10 - 25, dependent upon your chosen project.
Guest Artist: Joy Raskin
Aug
24
Collars, Leashes, & Dog Tags
Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 9A - 12P | One-day workshop | $100
Learn how to create durable and stylish dog apparel as you sew a custom collar and leash. Then personalize your collar by hand-stamping a dog tag. Your pet will be the envy of the neighbor-woof with these bespoke accessories!
Kids, ages 8+ are welcome to attend with a parent or caregiver.
Supplies: All materials and tools are provided.
Teaching artist: Carol Devins & Katie McCabe
Part of the Dog Days of Summer Series
Aug
4
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
Jul
30
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
Jul
28
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
Jul
23
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
Jul
16
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
Jul
14
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
Jul
13
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
Jul
9
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
Jun
29
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
Jun
24
Intro to Jewelry Design: Stacking Rings (IN PROGRESS)
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
Jun
23
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
Jun
17