Virtual Courses

So, you’ve created a beautiful pendant, now what? If you have taken the time on a special piece, don’t miss an opportunity to continue the design or make a statement by adding a bespoke chain, rather than using a commercial one! It doesn’t have to be complicated.  And extending the look with a custom chain can elevate the project as a whole.

This information-dense virtual workshop explains metal structures, annealing, firescale, melting, alloying, and much more with just enough science to improve your metal working without getting TOO nerdy! Click on course image to read more.

Soldering is a fundamental metalsmithing skill. Are you interested in learning all you need to know? Then this virtual class is for you! Click course image to read more.

The first in a three-part series, this is a demo-focused virtual class that focuses on using Argentium silver wire and understanding the process of fusing in multiple gauge thicknesses to make a variety of work highlighting the element of line and line work. Click course image to read more.

Explore ways of adding color, dimension, and texture to your work with stone layering techniques taught by a master in the field! Students will learn important tips for creating custom fit bezels, see his steps for drilling holes into stones, and learn to create mountings with tube rivets. Click course image to read more.

Create a variety of unique experimental castings to incorporate into your jewelry, along with the know-how to make more! Click on the image to learn. more.

With a focus on Argentium fusion and torch use, learn to design and make several earring styles with varying combinations of hoops and links that make your earrings wiggle, pivot, and become a focal element!

This demo-centered virtual class will focus on numerous wire twisting techniques for rings and bracelets. Witness the magic of transforming simple wire into intricate wearable patterns! Click course image to read more.

In this demo-focused virtual workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of moving metal using multiple hammering techniques. Skills and demonstrations will focus on how to taper and spread wire stock into various shapes, how to "scroll" wire using both pliers and hammer methods, as well as basic fold-forming techniques for creating unique shapes including leaf and flower forms. Additional demonstrations will teach students how to construct simple 3-dimensional flower forms, as well as soldering techniques.

In this demo focused virtual course, learn how to make numerous simple cane design and then build off this knowledge with progressively more complex cane patterns. Click course image to read more.

In this demonstration-format workshop, students will be introduced to a collection of tools and techniques, from simple to elaborate, that have been developed over the centuries to address the challenge of holding our jewelry work. Click course image to read more.

In this demo-focused virtual workshop, students will learn the ins and outs of hammering a metal rods/wire into structural and decorative elements called rivets. Demos will focus on ;both small and large, and in two variations used most commonly in jewelry and metalsmithing - flush rivets and mushroom rivets. Click class image for details.

Learn the terminology, principles, and forms you will need in order to ensure that your business is in compliance with US federal law, as well as gaining an understanding of the overall financial health of your business! Click the image to learn more -

This demo-centered virtual class will focus on the design and creation of objects for dining, with specific emphasis placed on the design and history of spoons. Techniques such as forging, forming, fabrication, fusing and surface embellishment will be demonstrated. Click course image for details.

What’s better than a tube set gemstone ring? A stack of them! This virtual course will focus on fabricating a set of tube set gemstone and sterling silver rings that can be stacked together or worn solo on different fingers! Learn to add a contemporary element and extra dimension to your stacking rings with gemstones and varying tube setting heights! 

In this 3-session virtual course refine your skills and learn expert shortcuts and tips for fabrication and design - take your work to the next level!

In this intermediate level virtual chain maille course, students will learn the Tank Treads weave. This weave produces a flat, dense band that is appropriate for bracelets, rings, belts and watch bands. Click class image for details.

For those interested in documenting their jewelry work for selling, marketing, and exhibiting, this course teaches how to take publishable, quality images rapidly using limited equipment. Click on course image to read more.

This is Part 2 to Solder Savvy, a two-part virtual course on soldering from the ground up! Click course image to read more.