Jewelry Classes in Chicago, IL

Join us for this fun, beginner-friendly, no experience needed class and learn how to make unique earrings and other accessories with oven-bake clay using just a few tools and your imagination! We’ll show you how to mix colors, create gradient and marbleized patterns and how to add texture and layered elements to your one-of-a-kind jewelry creations. ...

Polymer clay is one of the most exciting new art materials of our time. Available in many beautiful colors, it is a fine plastic modeling compound that can be baked to a permanent medium. There is no need for major outlay on a kiln or expensive tools—just a convection oven and items you have at home. Polymer clay can be used for making jewelry, home...

This class is not for people who make castings; this is a class for people who want to know how to make castings. This Resin-Rubber Overview is geared toward new-comers to casting who want to know about the materials available and the basics of how to use them. This class is designed for artists who are new to casting. An important step in making...

Advance your carving skills through demonstrations and individual instruction. All classes scheduled to occur onsite are subject to state and federal safety guidelines. In the event that some, or all, of the meetings of the course cannot happen in person at 92Y, classes will be held at the schedule time in a virtual format via a video conferencing...

Ready to take your first step on your jewelry making journey? In this beginner beading class, get to know the tools of the trade, and all the techniques you need to know to start creating unique, dazzling beaded jewelry from scratch! Students will gain the knowledge and skill to create their own jewelry pieces. This class is a prerequisite for all...

Even more fun than that “dough” you used to play with! In this class, students will work with pliable, colorful polymer clay to create the cutest earrings ever. Roll, blend color, and sculpt a variety of shapes like modern, abstract, pinwheels, leaves and even your own design! Projects  Leaf Earrings Abstract Shape Earrings Pinwheel...

Learn linking techniques for earrings, bracelets and necklace; how to make jump rings, spacers, charms, and clasps with a particular design, class will also cover how to attach beads with solderless wire. Bring your ideas & imagination. Ages 16 and up. Very important and required to bring to class: Tools: Round nose pliers, chain nose pliers and...

Discover how fun and relaxing it is to make eye catching chains from home. Start with links without heat, progress to mastering the butane mini torch to create classic fused loop in loop chains with endless variations. Finish with your own custom designs using copper, brass, fine silver, and argentium and more. A detailed supply list will guide you...

Learn the basics of carving wax for jewelry and carve a three-dimensional heart. Supply List General: One dozen spiral wax saw blades (medium or coarse grade) Dividers (3” length) Steel scribe 10mm degree spring gauge 6” steel millimeter ruler Steel or brass wire brush Two med. felt buffs (1-1/2” dia., knife edge & square edge)...

Due to COVID-19, we are only running online classes at this moment.  From this class, you will design a cardholder, and be introduced to basic leather making tools. You will learn how to construct a cardholder, and use techniques, such as saddle-stitching, sanding, and edge-painting. Tools are not included. Items needed are listed below: ...

Learn linking techniques for earrings, bracelets and necklace; how to make jump rings, spacers, charms, and clasps with a particular design, class will also cover how to attach beads with solderless wire. Bring your ideas & imagination. Ages 16 and up. Please read: Please request a list of required materials for this class at the time of registration....

Discover more wire wrapping techniques such as making the outline of an object, like a heart, with solder-less wire. You will also learn how to wrap the outline with wire and beads and how to “sew” the crystals/pearls within the frame.  These techniques can be used to create an infinite array of figures to make pendants, bracelets and necklaces....

Design your own hoop earrings and bracelets! They have been very popular lately! Make hoop frames and bracelets for any size. Find out how to texture the wire, how to use single or double wire to make the hoops, and “strand and sew” pearls or crystals to make earrings and bracelets with a dressy or casual look.  Let’s have fun making hoop...

Explore the ancient technique known as Keum-boo to permanently fuse 24 karat gold foil onto fine or sterling silver, and in some cases, finished jewelry pieces. Keum-boo is a fun and economical way to incorporate pure gold accents into your work. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

Hammer textured Earrings. In this Virtual class, we will meet via Zoom. You will attend a live demonstration of how to make earrings. You will learn how to make a jump ring, how to forge, how to solder, how to make findings for the earring and finishing. We will have an open forum for questions and answers. Materials and techniques will be discussed...