Come learn the skills to make timeless basics: beaded necklaces and bracelets. We’ll show some examples of beaded jewelry, teach you crimping and finishing techniques, and go over standard lengths and types. We’ll have sterling silver clasps and plenty of beads available for you to play with and explore color and pattern, but feel free to bring your own along if you have something special in mind. You should be able to finish about three bracelets and/or necklaces in this class and leave with everything you need to know to make many more at home. It will be a fun relaxing night, but this is detailed work, so bring your reading glasses!
7:00 - 9:30 PM on Tuesday, April 23.
7:00 - 9:30 PM on Monday, June 10.
$65 Maximun class size is 6 students.
Taught by Kerrie and Melissa at their 94 9th Street Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
Learn to personalize your own jewelry or other metal projects with hand stamped patterns, letters, and numbers. In this class we will cover the basics of stamping tools, set-up, and planning, and discuss the possibilities of this technique. We’ll practice stamping words and phrases on copper and brass shapes that can be used as pendants, tags, or objects. The final project will be a solid brass bangle. Come prepared with your favorite people’s names and quotes.
$85 Maximum class size is 6 students.
12:00 - 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 7.
7:00 - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, April 17.
Taught by Kerrie and Melissa at their 94 9th Street Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
An excellent class for beginners. In just two studio sessions, you will complete your own set of stacking ring bands. The first session is a wax-working class, where you will carve and sculpt your designs for a few stacking metal rings. Wax is a forgiving material that can be shaped fairly quickly, and making multiple rings will let you experiment with different shapes, patterns, and textures. We will have your rings cast into the metal of your choice for the second class, and you will do some metal working to clean up and finish the surface of your creations.
The course fee includes all materials except the cost of casting which will be on a ring-by-ring basis. We will collect a 50% deposit for casting at the end of the first session, so please bring your checkbook. You will leave the second class with your finished set of stacking rings!
$200 Maximum class size is 6 students.
3:00 - 7:00 PM on Sundays, April 7 & 14.
Taught by Kerrie and Melissa at their 94 9th Street Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
We’ll take you through the step-by-step process of planning, carving and finishing a ring of your own design. The first two sessions will emphasize the designing and making of the ring in wax. In the final class you will have your ring in metal and will learn the steps of refinement to complete the piece into wearable jewelry. As always, you’ll leave the class with resource information that will enable you to make future rings galore.
The course fee includes all materials except the cost of casting which will be on a ring-by-ring basis. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at jewelry making, this is an excellent beginner’s course. Wax carving is a very important facet of the jewelry craft that enables you to create completed pieces without an elaborate set-up. You can do this. Start dreaming up ideas and if you intend to make a gift, don’t forget their ring size!
$200 Maximum class size is 6 students.
7:00 - 10:00 PM on Tuesdays, April 2, 9, & 16.
Taught by Kerrie and Melissa at their 94 9th Street Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
Pendant Making from Wax to Metal
Have a collection of beads that haven’t yet become distinguished jewelry pieces? Why not make your very own pendant to complement them? We’ll take you through the steps of wax working and surface treatment to make cast-metal centerpieces for your jewelry projects. The first two classes will be spent working experimentally in wax, designing and creating your unique pendant. In the final class, you’ll learn the steps of refinement and patinating that will beautifully integrate your one of a kind metal pendant into your design.
The fee for this course includes all tools and materials except the cost of casting which will be on a piece-by-piece basis. This class is perfect for those who love experimentation, and are eager to take their making skills a step further. You’ll leave the class with infinite possibilities for designing future creations. Make sure to bring along any of your own beads, chains, cords, or other inspirational materials so that we can begin the fun process of incorporating them into your overall design!
$200 Maximum class size is 6 students.
Taught by Kerrie and Melissa at their 94 9th Street Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
This course is a follow up to any of our Wax to Metal or Stacking Rings classes. It is designed for students who would like to continue working in wax and are eager to experiment and develop their designs, while still having the guidance and assistance of an instructor.
Like our introductory wax classes, this course will include wax working and metalworking components. There will be a week off between the second and third classes, opening up the possibility of incorporating an outsourced technique, such as mold making or stone setting. Please bring along any supplemental jewelry materials, objects you would like to make molds of, or design inspiration and get ready to play!
The fee for this course includes all tools and materials except the cost of casting and mold making, which will be on a piece-by-piece basis.
$300 Maximum class size is 6 students.
7:00 - 10:00 PM Tuesdays, May 14 & 21, June 4 & 11.
(4 classes in 5 weeks)
Taught by Kerrie and Melissa at their 94 9th Street Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
An intensive one-session workshop for those who would like to dive into the world of jewelry soldering. We will begin by reviewing the components of a jewelry soldering setup and torch safety. Next you’ll practice soldering, working your way from simple wire joints used in jump rings and chains to longer seams in sheet metal, such as those in wide ring bands. We’ll end the class with a wire-balling exercise, teaching you to make your own elegant silver earwires. The course fee includes all silver, brass, solder, and other materials used in this class.
$200 Maximum class size is 4 students.
12:00 - 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 19.
12:00 - 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 19.
12:00 - 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 21.
Taught by Kerrie and Melissa at their 94 9th Street Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
If you are interested in making jewelry, but want more than just a taste, this is the class for you. Whether you have taken one of our introductory courses and are ready for more or are an eager and committed beginner, this course will allow you to really follow through on your vision. We will cover basic jewelry making techniques such as soldering and wax working, and then will branch out and teach different skills based on the projects that you come up with.
We’ll help you identify and learn the techniques that you need to execute your vision and teach you when it is necessary to approach specialists for help with delicate processes. Techniques may include stones setting, riveting, incorporating found materials, chain making, hollow construction, casting, plating, surface finishing, and more. If you have bits and pieces that you’ve always wanted to make into something special, or a design in mind that you’ve never been able to find, bring those ideas along!
In this class, all tools and supplies for learning basic techniques such as soldering and wax working are provided. Supplies for executing your own designs later in the class will be supplied by the student, as prices and materials will vary, but part of the class will be spent learning how and where to shop for the right metal, stones, and findings for your design.
$675 Maximum class size is 6 students.
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Taught by Kerrie and Melissa at their 94 9th Street Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
