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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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