Events
Fall Directed Open Studio: Mondays PM
With Laurie Savage
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Fall Directed Open Studio: Thursdays AM
With Laurie Savage
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Yoga & Ergonomics for Makers
With Lisa Heffley
$125 + $12 materials
How do you take care of your body while you’re making jewelry? In this miniseries, we will explore being present while creating/making by bringing mindfulness to body and breath through a variety of simple yoga practices. Jewelry making can cause strain to the lower back, middle back and neck, shoulders and hands. We will look at ergonomics for safety, ease and comfort for efficient body posture while performing various skills, i.e. benchwork, hammering and standing.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
With Laurie Savage
$150 + $45 materials
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper.
Yoga & Ergonomics for Makers
With Lisa Heffley
$125 + $12 materials
How do you take care of your body while you’re making jewelry? In this miniseries, we will explore being present while creating/making by bringing mindfulness to body and breath through a variety of simple yoga practices. Jewelry making can cause strain to the lower back, middle back and neck, shoulders and hands. We will look at ergonomics for safety, ease and comfort for efficient body posture while performing various skills, i.e. benchwork, hammering and standing.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
With Laurie Savage
$150 + $45 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing.
Fold Forming Metal
With Madeline Fine
$185 + $30 materials
Create elegant leaf-shaped earrings or a pendant using fold forming—a dynamic and meditative metalworking technique. You’ll learn to turn flat sheet metal into sculptural forms with single, double, and triple line folds, as well as T and wedge T folds.
This class is great for beginners and experienced makers alike. You'll practice cutting, filing, annealing, soldering, and using hand tools safely and effectively. For teens and adults—no experience needed.
Yoga & Ergonomics for Makers
With Lisa Heffley
$125 + $12 materials
How do you take care of your body while you’re making jewelry? In this miniseries, we will explore being present while creating/making by bringing mindfulness to body and breath through a variety of simple yoga practices. Jewelry making can cause strain to the lower back, middle back and neck, shoulders and hands. We will look at ergonomics for safety, ease and comfort for efficient body posture while performing various skills, i.e. benchwork, hammering and standing.
Piercing Metal Workshop
With Lisa Heffley
$150 + $45 materials
In this workshop we will take a deep dive into learning about the technique called piercing. Cutting out shapes and lines within the metal with a saw blade, as if it were a pencil drawing a design. This skill takes practice and patience to master. Once learned it will take your designs to the next level! Students will be using a variety of fabrication skills including drilling, piercing, sawing, filing, and soldering. Walk away with a lovely pendant. All materials will be provided: Sterling silver, copper (for practice), saw blades, drill bit, solder and sandpaper.
Fall Directed Open Studio: Thursday PM
With Madeline Fine
Open to intermediate students and above. You've got an idea so bring that and the materials you need. If you'll need special hand tools, bring those too. This is an open studio-style class. You'll have some individual time with Madeline to improve and practice as you work to make your idea real.
Fused Glass Cabochons for Jewelry Making
With Michel l'Huillier
$125 + $50 materials
In this hands-on workshop, students will be introduced to creating their own fused glass cabochons using colored, transparent and opaque glass, with copper and silver inclusions.
Students will learn to cut and arrange glass to make organic and geometric designs. Finished compositions will then be fired to create unique cabochon pieces, ready to be made into jewelry.
Beginning Jewelry
With Laurie Savage
$400 + $125 materials
In this multi-week beginning jewelry class (Nov 17, 24, Dec 8 & 15), students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone, a set of bangle bracelets, and 6 pairs of earrings. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged.
Anticlastic Forming
With JoAnn and Jon Prescott-Roy
$350 + $45 materials
Learn the basics of anticlastic raising, which involves manipulating the metal to create saddle-like, ruffled and organic forms. In this class, students will learn to raise pre-cut metal blanks on sinusoidal metal stakes using Delrin mallets designed for this task. At the end of this class, students will have completed a small pendant or metal sculpture. It is encouraged that students have a core understanding of beginning metalsmithing basics.
Beginning Jewelry
With Laurie Savage
$400 + $125 materials
In this multi-week beginning jewelry class (Nov 17, 24, Dec 8 & 15), students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone, a set of bangle bracelets, and 6 pairs of earrings. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged.
Beginning Jewelry
With Laurie Savage
$400 + $125 materials
In this multi-week beginning jewelry class (Nov 17, 24, Dec 8 & 15), students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone, a set of bangle bracelets, and 6 pairs of earrings. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged.
Beginning Jewelry
With Laurie Savage
$400 + $125 materials
In this multi-week beginning jewelry class (Nov 17, 24, Dec 8 & 15), students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone, a set of bangle bracelets, and 6 pairs of earrings. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
With Laurie Savage
$150 + $45 materials
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper.
Beginning Jewelry (Summer 25’)
With Laurie Savage
Cost: $300
In this multi-week beginning jewelry class, students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set stone, and a set of bangle bracelets. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged. A materials fee of $100 is payable to the instructor on the first day of the class.
Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Pendant with a Bezel-set Cabochon Stone
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$125 + $45 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone. Students will further develop their fabrication skills, including drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, multiple soldering techniques, finishing, and setting the stone. All materials will be provided: sterling silver, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, solder, and sandpaper.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$125 + $45 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver and copper (in different shaped wires), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Hoops, rings, bracelets
With Madeline Fine
$125 + $40 materials
Learn to create beautiful and unique forms of connection. Do you want to make hoop earrings, a ring or two? Perhaps a pendant. You could even make a bracelet with the skills taught in this workshop. Make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry. Students in this two day workshop will be introduced to and practice cutting, filing, soldering, forming, texturing and finishing. $40 for materials.
Hoops, rings, bracelets
With Madeline Fine
$125 + $20 materials
Learn to create beautiful and unique forms of connection. Do you want to make hoop earrings, a ring or two? Perhaps a pendant. You could even make a bracelet with the skills taught in this workshop. Make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry. Students in this two day workshop will be introduced to and practice cutting, filing, soldering, forming, texturing and finishing. $40 for materials.
Fold Form exploration and fabrication (Copy)
With Madeline Fine
$125 + 40 materials
2 days
Create beautiful organic forms. Leaf earrings or Leaf pendant Time to turn over a new leaf? Create three-dimensional forms from flat sheet metal. You’ll learn the basics of fold forming, an exciting and compelling technique that involves percussion and patience.
You will be introduced to and practice cutting, filing, basic annealing and soldering along with, a variety of hand tools and basic good workshop practices. Make earrings, a pendant or start of something more.
Fold Form exploration and fabrication
With Madeline Fine
$125 + 40 materials
2 days
Create beautiful organic forms. Leaf earrings or Leaf pendant Time to turn over a new leaf? Create three-dimensional forms from flat sheet metal. You’ll learn the basics of fold forming, an exciting and compelling technique that involves percussion and patience.
You will be introduced to and practice cutting, filing, basic annealing and soldering along with, a variety of hand tools and basic good workshop practices. Make earrings, a pendant or start of something more.
Beginning Jewelry
With Laurie Savage
$300
6 Mondays: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17. ( no classes Feb. 10 or 17)
In this multi-week beginning jewelry class, students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set stone, and a set of bangle bracelets. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged. A materials fee of $100 is payable to the instructor on the first day of the class.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver and copper (in different shaped wires), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Winter Directed Open Studio : Mondays
With Laurie Savage
$294 + your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Winter Directed Open Studio: Thursdays
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$630
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Directed Open Studio:1-day workshop
With Laurie Savage
$100+ your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver and copper (in different shaped wires), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Create a Sterling Silver Setting for Fused Glass Cabochon
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
In this second session, students will learn metalsmithing techniques including measurement, cutting, forming, filing and soldering, to create a unique large-format prong setting or bezel in sterling silver for their favorite glass cabochon. Each session is sold separately.
Silver Ring Workshop
With Chen Blume
$100 + $40 materials
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll get to create your own set of stunning rings! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry maker, this class has something for everyone. You'll learn how to measure, cut, solder, texture, and polish metal to create two unique brass stacking rings and one 6mm wide sterling silver ring. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artisan. Open to high school and above.
Fall: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage
With Laurie Savage
$630 + your own materials
9 Thursdays: Sept. 26, Oct. 10, 17, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, and Dec. 5, 12
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Hoops, rings, bracelets, & pendants
With Madeline Fine
$100 + 40 materials
2 days
Learn to create beautiful and unique forms of connection. Do you want to make hoop earrings, a ring or two? Perhaps a pendant. You could even make a bracelet with the skills taught in this workshop. Make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry. Students in this two day workshop will be introduced to and practice cutting, filing, soldering, forming, texturing and finishing.
Spinner Ring Workshop
With Chen Blume
$100 + $40 materials
This hands-on class will guide you through the process of soldering and forming 2-3 interconnected rings. The thinner bands that spin in the middle, creating a unique piece of jewelry.
Summer: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (v)
With Laurie Savage
$350 + your own materials
5 Thursdays: July 11, 25, August 8, 15, and Sept. 12.
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Summer: Monday monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (VI)
With Laurie Savage
$252 + your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Summer: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (IV)
With Laurie Savage
$350 + your own materials
5 Thursdays: July 11, 25, August 8, 15, and Sept. 12.
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Summer: Monday monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (V)
With Laurie Savage
$252 + your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Beginning Jewelry Series: Sterling Silver Pendant with Bezel-Set Cabochon Stone
Instructor: Laurie Savage
$100 + $40 materials
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone. Students will further develop their fabrication skills, including drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, multiple soldering techniques, finishing, and setting the stone. All materials will be provided: sterling silver, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Summer: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (III)
With Laurie Savage
$350 + your own materials
5 Thursdays: July 11, 25, August 8, 15, and Sept. 12.
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Summer: Monday monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (IV)
With Laurie Savage
$252 + your own materials
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
RING HOOP Challenge (2nd meeting)
With Madeline Fine
$100 + 40 materials
2 days
When are they rings, earrings or pendants OR bracelets? We will be embracing this beautiful form of connection and making what we can. Learn ways to cut, solder, shape & file metal. This is the time for you to design a your own. You will be introduced to and practice basic soldering and annealing, a variety of hand tools and basic good workshop practices. Make earrings, a pendant, a ring OR something else.
Summer: Thursday Monitored open studio w/ Laurie Savage (II)
With Laurie Savage
$350 + your own materials
5 Thursdays: July 11, 25, August 8, 15, and Sept. 12.
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.