Wire Wrapped Pendant

Learn the age old technique of lost wax carving – a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewelry by carving jewelry out of wax, then creating a mold of the wax, melting the wax and pouring molten silver or gold in to make a solid silver version of your wax mold. A great class for anyone interested in making jewelry or small sculpture. In the...

Students will learn how to design and create handmade jewelry. Students will learn how to use studio tools and many fabrication techniques for working in gold, sterling silver, copper, silver nickel and brass. They will learn sawing, fileing, forming, joining, soldering, filing shapes, ring sizing, sanding, wax carving, marriage of metals, textile...

The one day class is an experience for people who want to be exposed to jewelry production. Under the guidance of the teacher, you will create a small ring and set a diamond for 3 hours. It is possible to engrave your initials and a date to make this piece an original. This course is recommended for those who want to make a handmade gift for their...

Create a set of sterling silver rings for yourself or someone else. Learn the basic jewelry fabrication techniques, like how to saw, file, and texture your ring with hammers. Learn soldering techniques using a torch flame.  Choose high polished, or create an oxidized look, or a brushed finish in the metal. A great introduction to the jewelry...

Mask are required and if you don't have one we will provide one to you. Are you looking to put your creativity in to action? Then the jewelry class is definitely for you. Either if you are looking to make professional jewelry or just for a hobby then you have find the right jewelry class. Come and enjoy this 90-minute fabulous, in-depth...

Learn at your own pace the fundamentals of silversmithing through a ring project. We will cover techniques such as sawing, soldering, annealing, hammering, filing, texturing, and finishing. Tools Sterling silver and general tools provided Details Specific project in mind? Please email us a sketch or inspiration photographs...

In working with thousands of students over the years, I’ve found soldering to be the least understood skill. Myths as well as only partially-understood truths abound. Let’s get down to the how and why soldering goes right and wrong. I will show you common soldering scenarios and the concepts behind them so your solder always flows.  Are materials...

This class focuses on Tumbling basics and progressions in our Penthouse Gymnastics Studio in the Sky. Athletes focus on learning cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, back walk-overs and back handsprings, front tucks, and connected tumbling passes. No experience required, all levels welcome. We encourage children to take both a Tumbling-focused class...

Soldering (Silver or Gold soldering) is a very important technique in jewelry making. Not to be confused with soft or lead soldering.  Soldering is used to fabricate pieces (and fabrication simply means creating jewelry from metal using wire, sheet or other elements), putting on jump rings (which is a good way to attach into a chain), attaching...

Dive into the fundamentals of metalsmithing or revisit the very basics through a series of approachable projects. Each session will cover a specific project, please review the below project list to purchase supplies accordingly. Students are welcome to register for one or all! September: Pierced Cuff Bracelet — Design and make a cuff bracelet...

These classes are for students with no experience in jewelry production. The class meets 12 times and teaches you how to use different tools of jewelry production including sawing, soldering, hammering, polishing, and stone setting. With these different tools, students will produce their own jewelry. We use many tools in jewelry production. In...

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...

A world-class jeweler creates a unique teaching studio environment with personalized instruction for intermediate and advanced jewelry making and jewelry design.  Sampling of instruction: Make a ring, earrings, broach or pendant. Wax technique for casting into metal. Fabrication in gold, silver or platinum. Twisted wire technique. Bezel,...

Study techniques in cloisonné and champlevé, grisaille and plique-à-jour. Create solderless enamel jewelry, wall pieces or small objects on copper, silver or gold, or on cast pieces. 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...

Star setting is a vintage technique that was very popular in Victorian jewelry. With the use of special engravers students will learn to raise beads, form a star and secure the stones in place. Gypsy setting. This technique is also referred to as burnish setting. In this setting a gem is embedded into the metal and set flush to it’s surface. Tuition...

In this DIY workshop create two sterling silver stamped initial charms on an 18” chain necklace. Learn to stamp, texturing from hammers, cleaning up, and finishing the metal. All tools and materials are included in the cost of the workshop, and you get to bring home the bling! Stamp impression subject to change. DUE to COVID DIYS are only...

This class will cover findings—soldering a post, making French ear wires, texturing with burs, geometric earrings, and tube setting. Discussion on how to create and at home studio, tools and supplies needed. 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...

This method of stone setting dates back to ancient times but has seen a resurgence in popularity in contemporary jewelry design. Students will learn how to set stones flush with the surface of their metal by carefully drilling, seating and then burnishing stones in place. This versatile technique will open up a world of design options for students...

Learn to make beautiful bezel settings for your faceted stones! Learn all the proper tools and techniques for maximum sparkle. Learn the safe and beautiful way to showcase your faceted stones.

Learn basic enamel techniques and create a simple prong set pendant or pair of earrings using basic jewelry techniques such as soldering. 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...