![Two women with their backs to the camera look closely at a vice on a jewelry bench](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/media/images/private-lessons-banner-two-women-working-together-at-a-jewelry-bench.png?itok=EgYvV18-)
Get one-on-one training tailored to your schedule and interests!
Private lessons are the perfect solution for those who:
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Have a special piece or specific project in mind (birthstone pendants, sentimental jewelry, other gifts).
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Would like to make their own wedding bands.
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Want to learn a particular skill (stone setting, resin inlay, etching, working with sea glass, etc.).
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Need to meet a pre-requisite for an upcoming class.
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People with tricky schedules.
Our Local Private Lesson Instructors
Lessons are available with our local instructors covering a range of topics, customized to student needs. You can request a particular instructor on the private lesson request webform. Otherwise we will match people based on interests and availability. This normally takes a couple weeks to organize.
On average, private lessons cost $50 - $100/hour which covers the instructor's time and studio use. Access to tools and soldering supplies are included. Project materials are separate and handled directly with the instructor. Most teachers prefer 3 hour lessons, but the actual length will be based on individual goals.
Make a request for private lessons today by filling out the form at the link below.
![Wendy Jo New](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/media/images/unknown.jpeg?itok=fmHi6rLE)
Wendy Jo New
Wendy produces fine contemporary jewelry and other metal designs in precious metals, often with the addition of gemstones, unique lapidary, resin inlay, and/or surface embellishments.
Techniques: Introductory skills and up; Wedding/Partner Rings; Soldering; Stone Setting; Special Projects and Specific Techniques
Availability: Weekdays; Weekends on limited basis for wedding/partner rings when weekday option is not possible.
![Emily Glimp](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/media/images/website-headshot-emily-glimp.jpg?itok=PJr97xoT)
Emily Glimp
Emily is captivated by classic metalworking techniques. She makes jewelry and decorative objects from the silver alloys, copper, and brass, often adding semi-precious stones and/or unusual patinas.
Techniques: Introductory metalsmithing skills including soldering, basic forming, metal-texturing, and stone-setting; wire-working/chain, soldering, filigree.
Availability: Coming soon!
![Will Vanaria](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/media/images/screen-shot-2022-02-08-at-11.20.47-pm.png?itok=ViOOKV_X)
William Vanaria
William specializes in creating silver jewelry that incorporates unusual materials.
Techniques: Making brooches, wax working, fabrication, polishing, bezel making
Availability: Coming soon!
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David Baird
David produces contemporary jewelry in precious metals and stone.
Techniques: Introductory skills, stone setting, soldering, welding, lapidary, rings
Availability: Coming soon!