Jewelry Making

JWL101 Jewelry Making Basics

Begin your journey into jewelry making by creating a unique, wearable piece from copper sheet. You will learn and use some of the properties of the metal, work hardening, annealing, patinating and more, to create the finished piece. Copper works very much the same as silver and gold and the knowledge can be applied to the student’s future metalworking projects.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Ages: 18 and up. Ages 14–17 allowed with parental permission. Under 14 requires a parent to be present in class.

Price: Member: $150, Non- Member: $210

Prerequisites: None

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JWL102 Soldering and Brazing Jewelry

Learn the art of jewelry soldering as you create a copper piece featuring a beautiful inset cabochon stone. Using a small torch, you’ll be guided through this essential technique that jewelers around the world rely on to join metal components with precision and strength. This hands-on class covers proper setup, safety, and torch control while introducing you to soldering and small-scale brazing methods. Best of all, the tools required are minimal and affordable—making it easy to continue practicing at home. Leave with a finished piece and the confidence to keep building your skills.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Ages: 18 and up. Ages 14–17 allowed with parental permission. Under 14 requires a parent to be present in class.

Price: Member: $150, Non- Member: $210

Prerequisites: JWL101 Jewelry Making Basics

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JWL103 Wire Wrapping Jewelry

Learn step by step techniques to make beautiful jewelry designs with wire over beads and finished stone. Students will learn how to attach beads with solderless wire linking techniques to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces. The class will cover how to use jump rings, spacers, charms and clasps with a particular design.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Ages: 18 and up. Ages 14–17 allowed with parental permission. Under 14 requires a parent to be present in class.

Price: Member: $150, Non- Member: $210

Prerequisites: None

See when offered