Virtual Courses

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.

This hands on demo class will take you through the step by step process of creating a Florentine chain.

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.

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.

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!

Be the detective: Learn how to quickly discern if the stone you're buying is real or fake. In this basic introduction to gemology, you'll learn what can and can't be identified, using different degrees of instrument sophistication, from sight identifications on up.

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.

Students will learn an approachable casting technique using carved graphite molds and silver. We will begin class with a presentation of my work and the casting process to familiarize students with possible outcomes.

This is a three-session virtual class that focuses on using Argentium silver sheet metal to create a series of jewelry. Click on course image to read more.

This class explores some of the many techniques that I have discovered using liquid clays. We will go over the basics such as mixing colors, using raw vs baked clay, and tools for application. We will then review techniques, sharing ideas, tools, and some of the special qualities of liquid clay that make it so unique. Please Note: This is not an intro to polymer course - some familiarity with polymer clay is recommended but not absolutely necessary. 

Learn a variety of methods for successfully “sketching” and then etching on copper, brass, and sterling silver using the ferric bath submersion method.

This three-hour virtual class will focus on simple and effective ways to make unique chains and linkages that move in unexpected ways.

Learn various demo-focused methods for successfully electro-etching copper, brass, and sterling silver. Participants will leave with a comprehensive handout and the skills to successfully set up and electro-etch in their home studios.