Wouldn't that Euro you brought back from Spain make a great Button? Use a dapping block to hammer your coin into a dome shape, then, solder a jump ring on the back to create a button. Sew the button on clothing or use it as a closure on jewelry. Coins should be no larger than 26 mm (about the size of a quarter.)

Fri 06/06 4 - 6 p.m.
Tue 7/22 6 - 8 p.m.

Learn to solder, anneal, pickle, and polish while you create this beautiful sterling silver ring. Four (4) students maximum.

Mon 06/09 6 - 8 p.m.
Tue 8/18 6 - 8 p.m.

Take your soldering skills and the ring you made in class #1 to the next level by embellishing it with a cabochon stone set in a silver bezel setting.

Mon 06/16 5 - 8 p.m.
Mon 08/25 5 - 8 p.m.

Learn how to use a Foredom drill to make a bead out of a stone (or create a bigger hole in an existing bead.) Students will usually be able to drill two (2) stones. *AT LEAST ONE STONE FOR DRILLING MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE BEAD GALLERY. *

Then, the teacher will demonstrate how to “tap” (drill part way into) a stone in order to attach a bail using jeweler's epoxy. If time permits, students will be able to tap their own stones. This is an elegant and professional method used to turn a stone into a pendant. You will learn safety measures and criteria for drilling stones without breaking them.

Mon 06/23 5 -7 p.m.
Sat 07/26 2 - 4 p.m..
Mon 08/11 5 - 7 p.m.

Learn all about Precious Metal Clay - what it is, how to use its different forms, how to dry, fire, and polish your creations. Make your choice of charms or pendant dangles for earrings.

Sat 06/28 12 Noon - 3 p.m.

Making this gorgeous bracelet (inspired by one in a famous film-festival catalogue) will teach you several silver smithing techniques. You will learn how to saw, form, file, solder, polish and hammer silver wire into an elegant oval, then drilll and attach a stone to create an elegant focal point.

*LEVEL 3 CLASS - PREREQUISTES: 1 Drilling Class, Ability to make a Gallery Wrap.*

Mon 06/30 5 - 8 p.m.

Copper wire is hammered and soldered to create a free-form bail around any stone that has a natural hole (such as a stone donut).

Mon 07/21 6 - 8 p.m.

This class is a great introduction to working with metal. You will cut, file, and hammer metal as well as learn how to use a dapping block when you make this modern and fun ring.

Mon 07/28 6 - 8 p.m.

Create a prong-setting for a 30 mm. cabochon (flat, polished stone) out of copper or silver. You will learn hammering, soldering, and stone-setting techniques.

Sat 08/09 12 Noon - 4 p.m.

Become familiar with the tools, torches and materials used to make soft glass beads. Participants learn to make basic round and cylinder beads as well as how to embellish them. Techniques covered in this class include applying dots, stripes, and pulling stringers.

Sun 006/08 12 Noon - 3 p.m.

Get familiar with torches and tools used to work with scientific glass (also known as borosilicate, hard glass, or pyrex). This type of glass can be used to creatively make art objects and pieces of jewelry. Students will learn to manipulate the glass, apply color and make small loops as they create basic pendants. This class will give students a general feel for borosilicate glasswork and give them a foundation for developing further skills.

Sat 06/28 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sat 07/26 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sat 08/16 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Learn decorating techniques such as silver and gold fuming, honeycomb and rattichello patterns with borosilicate glass. Participants will be using hollow tubes. Techniques can be used to decorate pendants, beads, paperweights, vessels and sculpture.

Sat 08/16 4:30 - 7 p.m.

You've completed the Beginner 1 Softglass Beadmaking class...now it's time to expand your skills. Learn how to make latichio (twisted glass rod stringers), use millefiori (literally," a thousand flowers"), silver foil, and encasing techniques.

Sun 06/08 12 Noon - 3 p.m.

Please call to arrange a class.