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The Classes
Jewelry Creations Workshop provides all tools and supplies for all projects. Tuition is for Six classes that are each 3 hours long, for a total of 18 hours of hands on instruction. We also offer Weekend Workshops. Thats the full 18 hours condensed into a 3 day weekend, best for those of you from out of town. Class schedule can sometimes be flexible, contact us for more details.
Morning, afternoon and evening classes available weekdays:
10am - 1pm, 1:15pm - 4:15pm or 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Saturdays 11am - 2pm or 2:30pm - 5:30pm.
Please contact us to find out more information. Classes are limited to 5 students, so sign up quickly. A 50% deposit is required to reserve a space for an upcoming class.
One day class - $65, two day class - $120 and four day class - $225
Beginning to Intermediate Fabrication
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
Class Tuition: $260 Material Included
In this class you will become familiar with the hand tools, torch, jewelers flex shaft, polishing motor, and more. Through individual help and class demonstration you will learn about layout, piercing, filing, forming, soldering, stone setting and finishing. You will gain confidence in the jewelry studio environment. No previous knowledge is required to attend this class. 18 hours of hands on experience.
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
Class Tuition: $260 Material Included
In this class you will become familiar with the hand tools, torch, jewelers flex shaft, polishing motor, and more. Through individual help and class demonstration you will learn about layout, piercing, filing, forming, soldering, stone setting and finishing. You will gain confidence in the jewelry studio environment. No previous knowledge is required to attend this class. 18 hours of hands on experience.
Intermediate to Advanced Fabrication
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
Class Tuition: $260 Materials included
The intermediate class will focus on honing your skills while learning new ones. We have a few projects that will teach you the next level of jewelry construction. Learn to forge metal, make tubing, advanced stone setting, texturing and patinas, chain making,
clasps and hinges. We will also touch on techniques such as chasing and repousse, fold forming, and mechanisms. To attend this class you must have experience. 18 hours of hands on experience.
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
Class Tuition: $260 Materials included
The intermediate class will focus on honing your skills while learning new ones. We have a few projects that will teach you the next level of jewelry construction. Learn to forge metal, make tubing, advanced stone setting, texturing and patinas, chain making,
clasps and hinges. We will also touch on techniques such as chasing and repousse, fold forming, and mechanisms. To attend this class you must have experience. 18 hours of hands on experience.
Wire Working and Beading
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
*This Class Upon Request*
Materials Included
Make amazing jewelry without ever using a torch or needing to solder. This class introduces you to the wonderful world of wire. With design assistance and creative inspiration you will understand how beaded jewelry is made. Learn to wire link beads, fabricate your own findings like clasps and ear wires, endings, and chains.
No previous knowledge is required. (18 hours)
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
*This Class Upon Request*
Materials Included
Make amazing jewelry without ever using a torch or needing to solder. This class introduces you to the wonderful world of wire. With design assistance and creative inspiration you will understand how beaded jewelry is made. Learn to wire link beads, fabricate your own findings like clasps and ear wires, endings, and chains.
No previous knowledge is required. (18 hours)
Fold Forming
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
*To be announced*
Class Tuition: $260 Materials Included
Learn to create complex high relief forms from single sheets of metal in 3 to 5 minutes. These forms resemble chased, constructed and soldered shapes. The Fold Forming class is a great way to learn the metals natural tendencies of plasticity, ductility and elasticity. No experience is necessary to attend this class. (18 hours)
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
*To be announced*
Class Tuition: $260 Materials Included
Learn to create complex high relief forms from single sheets of metal in 3 to 5 minutes. These forms resemble chased, constructed and soldered shapes. The Fold Forming class is a great way to learn the metals natural tendencies of plasticity, ductility and elasticity. No experience is necessary to attend this class. (18 hours)
Stone Setting
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
*To be announced*
Class Tuition: $260 plus $45 Materials Fee
This class takes a closer look at the professional side of stone setting. You will be introduced to the most common settings in the trade: bezels, prongs, flush setting, and tube setting. Learn to use tools such as burs, bezel roller, punches, gravers, and burnishers. In this class you will set stones in a thin bezel, thick bezel, square bezel, tube and prongs. Experience is necessary to attend this class. (18 hours)
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
*To be announced*
Class Tuition: $260 plus $45 Materials Fee
This class takes a closer look at the professional side of stone setting. You will be introduced to the most common settings in the trade: bezels, prongs, flush setting, and tube setting. Learn to use tools such as burs, bezel roller, punches, gravers, and burnishers. In this class you will set stones in a thin bezel, thick bezel, square bezel, tube and prongs. Experience is necessary to attend this class. (18 hours)
Chains
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
*To be announced*
Class Tuition: $260 Materials Included
Several classical bracelet designs are taught in this class, at various levels of difficulty. You may choose to make samples of each design or create a few finished pieces. Learn how to make links in quantity and how to assemble and finish them to resemble ancient chains. No experience is necessary to attend this class. (18 hours)
Instructor: Steven Brownlee
*To be announced*
Class Tuition: $260 Materials Included
Several classical bracelet designs are taught in this class, at various levels of difficulty. You may choose to make samples of each design or create a few finished pieces. Learn how to make links in quantity and how to assemble and finish them to resemble ancient chains. No experience is necessary to attend this class. (18 hours)
Wax Carving
Instructor: *To be announced*
Class Tuition: $260 Materials Included
Learn the basics to advanced wax carving techniques. Wax is great for making models for custom work and production. Learn to carve, saw, drill and melt wax into interesting forms that we will have casted later.
Instructor: *To be announced*
Class Tuition: $260 Materials Included
Learn the basics to advanced wax carving techniques. Wax is great for making models for custom work and production. Learn to carve, saw, drill and melt wax into interesting forms that we will have casted later.
Chasing & Repousse
Instuctor: Fabrizio Acquafresca
March 26, 27 & 28
Class Tuition: $395 Materials included
In this 3 day workshop, learn chasing and repousse in the Italian style. Guided by an Italian Master who is heir to a long lineage of metalworkers, students learn the Italian approach to creating reliefs and forms in sheet metal. Students learn to make a several specialized tools specific for this such as iron prick-punches. Instruction includes various sawing and piercing techniques. Participants begin by creating a dragonfly in relief, followed by the design and executing of the design of their choice. Students should bring a jewelry design with fruit, flower, or abstract image.
- Visit Fabrizio's website: Click HERE
Precious Metal Clay
Instructor: To be anounced
*Class Upon Request*
Class Tuition: $160 Materials included
Learn the basics of PMC in this 6 hour class. Under the direct supervision of the instructor, you will learn the foundation skill of this unique craft. Through demonstrations, understand the basic techniques of PMC and tips and tricks to minimize performance anxiety. Finish 2 -3 projects. *What is PMC - Click HERE*
Instructor: To be anounced
*Class Upon Request*
Class Tuition: $160 Materials included
Learn the basics of PMC in this 6 hour class. Under the direct supervision of the instructor, you will learn the foundation skill of this unique craft. Through demonstrations, understand the basic techniques of PMC and tips and tricks to minimize performance anxiety. Finish 2 -3 projects. *What is PMC - Click HERE*