Introduction to Jewelry Making

This condensed exploration of metalworking fundamentals is perfect for those who have always wanted to learn traditional jewelry making skills but never had the time. Students will develop hand skills and dexterity, good studio habits, an appreciation for quality craftsmanship, as well as essential fabrication techniques by designing and producing one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Over the course of just two days, students will learn to cut and pierce out shapes from metal sheet using a jeweler's saw, solder (connect) and anneal (soften) metal with a torch, texture surfaces with hammers, and bezel-set cabochon stones. Some time will be spent practicing on sample pieces, as well as applying these skills to making a textured ring and a stone-set pendant.