Jewelry Classes in Chicago, IL

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...

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. Not your grandma’s polymer clay! Reinvented and rediscovered by today’s...

Join a class filled with technical demonstrations, power-point presentations, conversations, and discussions ranging from gold, precious stones, glue versus gypsy setting, solder versus welding. If you need a few pointers on how to solder a gold ring, or if you are working on a jewelry line whatever it is you put your energy towards, this class is...

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program.  If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. ______________ Advance your caving skills through demonstrations and...

Intro to Rhino CAD for beginners or advanced. Cover the basic tools to create 3 dimensional drawings for jewelry production + one of a kind pieces.  Students will have the choice to send out their design for printing.  You will need to bring the following to class: Windows System Laptop (recommended) or Mac IOS Mouse Rhino...

Learn how to create your own exquisite custom pendant. Using wire and your favorite flat bead or cabochon, you can make a lovely gift for a loved one (or yourself!). You will learn all of the techniques needed to make this pendant, including wire gauges, types of pliers, how to size and bend the wire, how to wrap wire and make spirals and embellishments,...

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

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...

Bead ‘em, love ‘em, stack ‘em! Bracelets are one of our all-time favorite accessories to make, and we’re so excited to bring all students a wide variety of designs! Learn how to design patterns that make your jewelry pop as well as how to work with multiple strands of beading wire and different beads to achieve eye catching shapes and textures....

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...

Andrea Harvin-Kennington: Carving and Creating Texture Hammers This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program.  If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. ____________________...

Combining brass, copper and alternative materials, make jewelry that will really stand out! Learn basic cold connections: weaving, riveting and twisting, and more. Ideal for beginners or those who want to learn new techniques to add to their repertoire. We’ll focus on a new project each week, making 5-8 pieces of jewelry. Skill Level: All Levels...

Learn multiple settings for diamonds with master setter and Guinness Book of world record holder for the most diamonds set in an object Gerry Lewy. Class will cover demonstrations on the following topics. Students will be asked to practice the settings additionally outside of class. Week One: “Engagement Settings” Introduction to a 4-prong,...

Intro to Rhino CAD for beginners or advanced. Cover the basic tools to create 3 dimensional drawings for jewelry production + one of a kind pieces.  Students will have the choice to send out their design for printing. You will need to bring the following to class: Windows System Laptop (recommended) or Mac IOS. Mouse Rhino Software...

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program.  If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. ____________________ Etching steel adds dimension and depth unsurpassed...