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Jewelry Making Classes Chicago

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Learn how to create stunning jewelry pieces from scratch in the vibrant city of Chicago, with classes ranging from beginner beadwork to advanced metalworking techniques.

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Jewelry in the Maker Lab

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Experiment with how the laser engraver and 3D printer can be utilized in your jewelry practice! The instructors will contact students directly about materials to bring to this workshop.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Chain & Clasp

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn how to fabricate your own unique chain bracelet and clasp, from brass or copper.  Basic sawing, riveting, filing, twisting, and sanding skills will be taught.  This is a great way to get your foot into metalsmithing. Expect to walk away with at least one unique bracelet!

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Basic Jewelry Techniques

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at jewelry making, give this class a try. You will learn a sampling of basic jewelry techniques, including solder, wire wrap, and string. This is a fun hobby to tap into your creativity! All materials included.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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$162

4 sessions

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Jewelry Sampler

Evanston Art Center

This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single day art class. This is designed for potential students who want to gain basic-level exposure to the visual arts at the Evanston Art Center. We want this to be a low stress, low commitment way to experience EAC offerings. One-day workshops in other disciplines are also available.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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UV Resin Jewelry (Ages 13+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Start creating as the possibilities are endless when using resin! Using molds, premade bezels, and assorted materials, we will make one-of-a-kind resin pendants or key chains that are perfect for gifts or yourself. Jewelry beginners are invited to join, as well as returning jewelry students.

(83) All levels 13 and older
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$110
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Semi-Private Gemstone Faceting Class

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

This class introduces the theory and techniques of faceting gemstones. During the course, students will learn to facet a gemstone with material and equipment provided  Students will gain sufficient knowledge and techniques to continue faceting on their own. The class fee does not include stones. It will be available to purchase from the instructor staring at $20. Terms and condition: each student is responsible to clean his/her machine and...

(1) Beginner 15 and older
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Advance Jewelry Silversmithing

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Learn from the professional fine jewelry artist. While working on a project of your own design extend your knowledge in jewelry techniques including different stone setting techniques. This is an advance class. Note: You will need to purchase or bring your own stones for setting and some other materials. Supply fees of $20 is already included in the tuition. This is not a beginners Class.

(1) Advanced 15 and older
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Gemstone Carving You Choose Your Own Project

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Learn gems carving from the master, while carving your own chosen project. Depending on your chosen carving project, you may need additional time, which will be billed at $45 per hour. If the additional time will be scheduled on the different date from the original class, you will need to pay for 2 hours min. Each student will have their own equipment (1-2 students). Very small class size, new equipment. Preferred to have Cabochon cutting...

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Valentine Heart Pendant Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, create two one-of-a-kind collage heart pendants. You will learn to work with Apoxie Sculpt and incorporate little beads, jewels, and charms to design two beautiful, original, heart pendants. It is amazing and fun to work with this product. All materials are included.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$124
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Love In Pieces Pin Polymer Clay

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

In this polymer clay jewelry making class you will learn how to make a variety of canes, sculpt, shape, carve and manipulate this amazing medium to create your very own wearable art. The series of projects are carefully planned to demonstrate several techniques and explore the limitless possibilities of mixing polymer clay with other media and materials.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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$115
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Key-chain Talisman Gem Stone Carving

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Carve a beautiful gemstone in to the the Key-chain Talisman. Learn Gems Carving from the master. If you like the art you can continue to master it and become a real artist. This is the beginners 3 hours class. Depending on your chosen carving project and you motor skills, you may need additional time, which will be billed at $45 per hour. If the additional time will be scheduled on the different date from the original class, you will need...

(1) Beginner 15 and older
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Cabochon Heart Cutting

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

In this class you will know how to cut a beautiful heart cabochon to exchange with your loved one. Award-winning instructor Gary Kamin teaches students how to cut cabochons. This class will cover factors to consider in selecting a stone, dopping, proper use of trim saws, grinding and polishing wheels, some tips and tricks of the trade and a few ideas about what can be done with the finished product. All skill levels are welcome. Those with...

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Wire Wrapped and Prong Set Unusual Stone Pendant

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Great way to set unusual shapes objects like see glass, amethyst slice or cabochon stone. This class teaches you how to decoratively encase a stone using a square wire. You will learn how to bend and shape the wire against a flat backed stone with no drill holes to permanently set it and create a beautiful pendant. Note: Base metal fee is $10. Stones could be purchased during the class. Sterling Silver $25 included in the price.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Folded Flower Pendant w/ Gemstone Beginning Metalsmith

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

During this beginners - intermediate metalsmithing workshop students will learn metal forming and cold connections techniques: sawing, piercing, doping to create this beautiful pendant. Folded pendant is the third project in the series, where the flat shape becomes a tree-dimensional design. There are form folding and embellishment techniques introduced here with trapping a gemstone cabochon between two parts of a metal pendant, holding it in place...

(1) Beginner 15 and older
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Beginners Cabochon Cutting

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

If you have never cut a stone before, do not worry, you will at Beginners Cabochon Cutting Class. This class will cover factors to consider in selecting a stone, dopping, proper use of trim saws, grinding and polishing wheels, some tips and tricks of the trade and a few ideas about what can be done with the finished product. You will earn how to cut stones, using template. Each student will have their own equipment. Very small class size,...

(1) Beginner 15 and older
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Multi-level Cabochon Cutting

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Personal attention will be given to every student according to his level.  This class will cover factors to consider in selecting a stone, dopping, proper use of trim saws, grinding and polishing wheels, some tips and tricks of the trade and a few ideas about what can be done with the finished product. All skill levels are welcome. Those with previous experience will be encouraged to proceed at their own pace. Each student will have their...

(1) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$105
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Magic Wand Wire Wrapped Pendant

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

This class teaches you how to decoratively capture a stone wand or a tumbled stone to make a beautiful pendant using a square wire. You will learn how to shape the wire around a stone with no drill holes to permanently set it and create a beautiful pendant. Base metal fee is $10 Stones are available for purchase. Sterling silver or 14K gold-filled square wire package are available for $25. Note: Tuition includes material fee.

(1) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100
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Multi-Level Metalsmithing and Jewelry

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore the medium of metal! Beginning students learn techniques: basic soldering and finishing skills, sawing, stone setting, riveting, wirework, chains, and other techniques. Students will apply their skills making jewelry, small sculpture, utensils, and more.  Intermediate and advanced students will learn specific techniques and get assistance related to their individual projects. The class is geared toward fabrication, but sand casting...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$475

12 sessions

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Beginning Metalsmithing

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Shape and form metal to achieve various textures. Learn soldering and cold connections, and finishing techniques. You can expect to learn proper uses of hand tools and studio equipment by creating a ring, pendant, pin, and project of your choice to incorporate the various methods explored.  Please note: There will be a small kit for purchase for the first class.  Bring a sketchbook.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$475

12 sessions

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Introduction to Wire Wrapping

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the art of wire wrapping from the ground up in this comprehensive introductory course. Master the fundamentals and explore various wires and tools to create stunning jewelry pieces. Elevate your skills as you craft intricate components into exquisite wearable art.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$450

10 sessions

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