Jewelry Classes
Welcome to our Jewelry Classes listings. Find the finest jewelry workshops,
courses, techniques and instructors at a jewelry program near you. If you would
like to list your school or jewelry workshop, please contact Scott Stepanski at
(610) 232-5729; Fax (610) 232-5750 or e-mail sstepanski@interweave.com.
Also check out our bead class listings at www.stepbystepbeads.com/sbsbeads/beadclasses.cfm
ARIZONA
The Fine Art of Wire Jewelry - Ann
Turpin Thayer
9862 South 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Ph: (480) 598-9090
E-mail: thayer11@cox.net
Website: www.AnnTurpinThayer.com
Comprehensive 7-session Beginning Course in Wire Art Jewelry. Course is offered
in week-long format for out of state students, and in weekly course sessions for
Arizona area students. This course builds all the skills you need to make beautiful
jewelry. Class size is limited. Call/see website for class schedule.
Mesa Arts Center
1 East Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85211
Ph. (480) 644-6530; Fax (480) 644-6503
Website: www.mesaartscenter.com
Arizona's largest art complex offers classes in new, well-equipped studios. Classes
and workshops in jewelry, enamels, metal clay, lapidary, and glass bead making
are offered for beginning to advanced students. A variety of class structures
provide the choice of community adult education or college credit offerings. Check
website for upcoming classes.
CALIFORNIA
California
Institute of Jewelry Training
5805 Windmill Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
Ph: (916) 487-1122
E-mail: valerie@jewelrytraining.com
Website: www.jewelrytraining.com
Since 1979, CIT has been offering professional courses and one week workshops
including jewelry arts, gemology appraisal, cloisonné, gemstone carving,
digital goldsmith, metal weaving and much more for all levels of jewelry making.
Please call for a complete list of courses and workshops and dates. Have a career
within seven months of enrollment.
Farrin
O'Connor Design Studios
146 W. Bellevue Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105
Ph. (626) 796-5300
Website: www.farrinoconnordesign.com
Comprehensive techniques and project oriented Jewelry Making workshops: Metalsmithing,
stone setting, ring making, wirework, chain making, handmade clasps, hydraulic
press, silver soldering and bench techniques; Designing with beads and natural
stones. Creative, professional instructors. Jewelry supply store on premises:
Tools, Beads, Gems, Books, & more.
Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake St.
Mendocino, CA 95460
Ph. 800-653-3328
E-mail: mendoart@mcn.org
Website: www.MendocinoArtCenter.org
Mendocino Art Center is located in a picturesque Northern California coastal village.
We offer 30 diverse, two to five day retreat-style jewelry and metalsmithing workshops
each year, taught by some of the country's finest instructors. Courses include
etching, stone setting, soldering, chainmaking, and more. Call for a class catalog.
Precious Metal
Arts
2510 Main Street, Suite C
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Ph: (310) 581-4844; Fax (310) 581-5144
E-mail: classes@preciousmetalarts.com
Website: www.preciousmetalarts.com
A unique combination of introductory classes (8 students), workshops, and small
group tutoring sessions (2-4 students) allows customized education from beginning
to advanced. Instructor Peter Solomon brings 25+ years of colorful and varied
experience in wax carving, production management, stone setting, custom design,
and fabrication. Visit website for current schedule.
Revere Academy
of Jewelry Arts
760 Market St., Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94102
Ph. (415) 391-4179
E-mail: info@revereacademy.com
Website: www.revereacademy.com
Classes are taught by master craftsmen for students at all levels; for beginners,
hobbyists and working jewelers. Each semester includes over forty individual 3-day
classes in wide range of subjects: design, fabrication, repair, casting, stone
setting, gemology, etc. We offer an 8-week Jewelry Technician Intensive and a
Masters Symposium. Students receive California State certificates and diplomas.
COLORADO
Clear Creek Academy
of Jewelry and Metal Arts
6810 North Broadway Unit L
Denver, CO 80221
Ph. (303) 429-1401; fax (303) 650-4714
E-mail: info@denver-jewelry-academy.com
Website: www.clearcreekacademy.com
The Clear Creek Academy offers classes, intensives, and workshops in: Silversmithing,
Goldsmithing, Forging and Forming, Anticlastic Raising, Casting and Wax Carving,
All Levels of Stone Setting, PMC, Dichroic Glass, Enameling, Stone Inlay, and
all aspects of Jewelry Marketing. Quality instruction, small class sizes, and
excellent facilities and equipment.
FLORIDA
Armory Art Center
of the Palm Beaches
1700 Parker Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Ph. (561) 832-1776; Fax (561) 832-0191
E-mail: joe@armoryart.org
Website: www.armoryart.org
Study with the best in our brief yet intensive Master Artist Workshops in Jewelry.
Featured artists in 2008 include Barbara Minor, Elliot Pujol, Brad & Jody Walker
and Pauline Warg. Register by October 1 and receive a 10% discount (restrictions
apply). Visit our website for workshop descriptions, dates and fees.
The Down The Street Bead
Shows
Ph. (866) 667-3232
E-mail: info@thedownthestreetbeadshow.com
Website: www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com
With stops in DeLand (Orlando area), Tampa, St Augustine, Pompano, West Palm,
Sarasota, and Ft Myers, we have ongoing classes in basic beading, seed seading,
beading with chain, PMC and Art Clay, wire wrapping, cold fusion, soldering, chain
mallie, fused glass, Kumihimo braiding, and more.
James Carter Studio School of Jewelry
Arts
2616 N. 12th Ave.
Pensacola, FL 850-432-1343
E-mail: jamescarter00@bellsouth.net
Website: www.jamescarterstudio.com
A jewelry and metalsmithing school devoted to teaching time honored and traditional
metalsmithing skills such as design, fabrication, forging, enameling and soldering.
Emphasis placed on beginning and advanced students who desire to make a living
with their work. Offering 2 & 3 day workshops taught by renowned goldsmith
James Carter.
GEORGIA
William Holland
School of Lapidary Arts
P.O. Box 980
230 Lapidary Lane
Young Harris, GA 30582
Ph. (706) 379-2126
E-mail: lapidary@alltel.net
Website: www.lapidaryschool.org
We offer classes in beading, cabochons, silver, gold, wirewrappings, glass bead
making, chain making, channel, faceting, gem ID, mineral ID, intarsia, glass fusing,
opals, silver clay casting, jewelry repair and gem trees from April through October
each year. Check out our website.
ILLINOIS
Nature's Creations,
Ltd.
40W541 IL Rt. 64
P.O. Box 360
Wasco, IL 60183-0360
Ph. (630) 377-0197
E-mail: info@dichroic.biz
Website: www.dichroic.biz
"HANDS ON" instruction, Small Classes, & Flexible Scheduling. Specializing
in Dichroic Glass Jewelry, we are a working studio and rock shop offering classes
in beginning-advanced fusing, beginning-advanced PMC & Art Clay Silver, Cabochons
and Silver Jewelry. Wholesale/Retail: Designer Cabs, Beads, Bullseye, C.B.S. &
Navitar Dichroic Glass, Moretti Rods.
INDIANA
Conner Jeweler's School
129 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN 47150-3434
Ph. (812) 944-3490
Fax (812) 944-3496
Email: info@jewelersschool.com
Web Site: www.jewelersschool.com
One of America's oldest, most established schools and a teacher with 40+ years
experience that still enjoys teaching! Very latest technology. JA Certification
Training, 3- 6 months, + One week classes. Near Louisville. Lodging available.
We teach you more with an excellent One-On-One teaching experience!
MARYLAND
Creative Metalworks
School of Design
10501 Wheatley St.
Kensington, MD 20895
Ph. (301) 933-1500
E-mail: sod@creativemetalworks.com
Website: www.creativemetalworks.com/p369.html
Creative Metalworks School of Design offers a variety of courses and workshops.
Classes are individualized to suit student needs yet encourage group participation
and learning. Initial projects will provide a foundation for the development of
a broad range of technical skills and in-depth learning about the fundamental
principles involved.
MICHIGAN
Brighton Beads
& More
9850 East Grand River
Brighton, MI 48116
Ph. (810) 844-0066
E-mail: garberdesigns@hotmail.com
Website: www.brightonbeadsandmore.com
Expect the Unusual & the Usual. Innovative beginning to advanced classes in
"Simple Soldering," wire wrapping, PMC, metalsmithing, embellishment,
beading techniques, fused glass & lampwork from staff & visiting accomplished
teachers. Open everyday.
World of Rocks
42 North Huron St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Ph. (734) 481-9981
Website: www.worldofrocks.com
Fun in classes; highlighting chain maille, metal work, wire wrapping and other
jewelry classes. We stock rocks specialties, findings, tools & supplies. Open
Mon. – Thur. 11am-5pm. Wed., Fri. 11am-7pm, Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 1-5pm. Take
I-94 exit 183 go north.
MINNESOTA
Crown Trout Jewelers
107 Parkway Ave. N
Lanesboro, MN. 55949
Ph. (888) 750-9294
E-mail: crowntro@acegroup.cc
Website: www.crowntrout.com
Explore Ancient Traditions in Viking chain making, Celtic piercing, Saami bracelet
& Anticlastic raising at our private studio in beautiful Lanesboro MN. Awarded
Best Arts & Outdoor Sports Town. Beginning and advanced students are welcome.
Please visit our web site for a listing of classes, descriptions, fees and photos.
NEW
HAMPSHIRE
Art Clay Studio, llc
99 Factory St. Ext.
Nashua, NH 03060
Ph. (603) 560-5402
Email: carol@artclaystudio.com
Website: www.artclaystudio.com
Metal clay classes and workshops for all levels of instruction including Level
I, Crossover and Senior Certification. Classes are presented by Carol A. Babineau,
Art Clay Senior Instructor, author of "Metal Clay Beyond the Basics."
Additional classes available in silversmithing, chainmaille, and felting by experienced
guest instructors.
NEW JERSEY
Peter's Valley
Craft Center
19 Kuhn Rd.
Layton,NJ 07851
Ph. (973) 948-5200; fax: (973) 948-0011
E-mail: pv@warwick.net
Website: www.petersvalley.org
POffering fine metals workshops by nationally recognized instructors May - September,
from 3 - 5 days in length and covering a variety of topics including PMC, stone
setting, basic metalsmithing, wire artistry, silver teapots, pewtersmithing and
more! Scholarships, residencies, assistantships, etc. Catalog online. Located
60 miles Northwest of NYC.
NEW MEXICO
Creative Wire
Studio
P.O. Box 10256
Albuquerque, NM 87184-0256
Ph. (505) 898-4185
E-mail: creativewire@qwest.net
Website: creativewireonline.com
Have a desire to express your creativity? Want to create your own unique designs?
Then Camille Argeanas is your teacher! Learn basic and advanced techniques with
beads and all types of wire, incorporating them into today's fashions. Group,private
and apprenticeship classes are waiting for you.
Hazeltine School of Fine Jewelry
Santa Fe, NM
Ph. (505) 400-3274
Mr. Hazeltine brings over 40 years of professional jewelry making and 30 years
of teaching experience to his school in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The classes are
limited to six students. You will learn professional time tested techniques that
are safe, efficient and economically sound. Gain the confidence you need to enjoy
this wonderful profession. Call 505-400-3274 for more information.
Taos School
of Metalsmithing and Lapidary Design
PO Box 3005
Taos, NM 87571
Ph: (505) 758-0207
E-mail: taosjewelryschool@msn.com
Website: taosjewelryschool.com
Taos Jewelry School offers beginning through advanced classes in jewelry and lapidary
design throughout the year taught by internationally recognized designer, Marilynn
Nicholson, known for her unusual techniques in cutting and setting stones and
innovative designs for catches and mechanisms. Individual and small classes emphasize
personal attention in an artistically stimulating atmosphere.
NEW
YORK
Kristin Hanson
Studio
227 St. Marks Ave.
Brooklyn NY 11238
Ph. (718) 483-9559
Website: www.kristinhansonjewelry.com
Kristin Hanson Studio, is a unique contemporary fine jewelry school in NYC. Students
learn all aspects of jewelry making, design, manufacturing, marketing, and sales.
This is a 3 month intensive course. All levels welcome! Look for our new studio
location soon! Please take a look at the website, www.kristinhansonjewelry.com.
Studio Jewelers,
Ltd.
32 East 31 Street
New York, NY 10016
Ph. (212) 686-1944; Fax (212) 689-7923
E-mail: info@studiojewelersltd.com
Website: www.studiojewelersltd.com
A Jewelry Trade School, licensed by the NYS Education Dept. Day, evening, Saturday,
full and part time courses. Basic jewelry making, repair, diamond setting, wax
modeling/casting, pearl & bead stringing and design. Financial aid available,
VA approved. Studio Jewelers, winner of the "School of Distinction 2005"
award by ACCSCT Accrediting Commission.
NORTH
CAROLINA
Charlotte Lapidary
Arts and Jewelry Design
11500 E. Independence Blvd., Suite E
Matthews N.C. 28105
Ph. (704) 847-7099; Fax (704) 847-1596
Website: www.lapidarysource.com
Gem cutting, gold & silver smithing, wax carving, casting, metal clay, wire wrapping,
beading, pearl knotting, etc, fully equipped studio work spaces by the hour, new
and used equipment, parts, supplies, day, night, weekend classes, group or one
on one call or visit our website for schedules and info.
OKLAHOMA
Tulsa Technology Center
Peoria Campus
3850 North Peoria Ave.
Tulsa OK 74106
Ph. (918) 828-5200; Fax (918) 828-5240
E-mail: admissions@tulsatech.org
Website: www.tulsatech.com
The Jewelry Technology course is 1575-hours (3 semesters @525 hours each) for
Adult students offered through Tulsa Technology Center. Cost is $2.50/hour or
$3,937.50 plus approx $1500 for tools and books. Jewelers of America certified
Bench Jeweler Technician (CBJT) test proctoring available. Contact the Admission
and Enrollment office.
PENNSYLVANIA
Bead
Fest Philadelphia 2008
Valley Forge, PA
Ph. (610) 232-5700
Website: www.beadfest.com
Classes August 21-24, and Expo August 22-24, 2008
250+ classes to choose from by experts from around the country, half-days and
full-days. Learn to make your own lampwork and metal clay beads, create beautiful
beaded jewelry and wirework. Vendor area with more than 300 booths. Full description
plus registration on website!
TENNESSEE
Arrowmont School of Arts
and Crafts
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Ph. (865) 436-5860; Fax (865) 430-4101
Website: www.arrowmont.org
E-mail: info@arrowmont.org
Arrowmont offers beginning to advanced workshops that cover a variety of jewelry
making techniques, as well as PMC, enameling, polymer clay, lampworking, fused
glass and beads. One, two-week and weekend sessions in the beautiful Smoky Mountains
during the spring, summer and fall. Housing and meals available on campus. Register
online.
WASHINGTON
Business of Crafts
Workshop
ArtWorks, 201 Second Ave S
Edmonds, WA 98020
Ph: (800) 969-0869
E-mail: info@businessofcrafts.com
Website: www.businessofcrafts.com
September 20-21, 2008. Two-day workshop for craftspeople new to selling their
work or who are ready to grow their business further. Classes include Retailing,
National Wholesaling, Pricing, Display, Marketing. Panels of professional artists
and retailers answer questions, meet you individually. 800-969-0869, www.businessofcrafts.com.
Left of Center
110 N. 201 St.
Shoreline, WA 98133-3012
Ph. (206) 542-3405
E-mail: meredith@mereditharnold.com
Website: www.mereditharnold.com
Classes are available in PMC, polymer clay, beadsmithing, metalworking, paper,
fabric and fiber arts, including the business of art in the EDGE program regularly
held at Bellevue Community and Edmonds Community Colleges and around the U.S.
Check the frequently updated class listings at www.mereditharnold.com.
Northwest Gemological Institute, LLC
10801 Main Street #105
Bellevue, WA 98004
Ph. (425) 455-0985
Fax (425) 454-3088
E-mail: nglaboratory@qwest.net
Website: www.nwgem.com
Learn to identify gemstones, grade diamonds, detect substitutes and treatments
with our intensive, 16 hour hands-on courses. Specialty seminars on opal, jade,
metals, geology, fine timepieces, antique and period jewelry with guest instructors
such as Christie Romero, Bob Jackson and Karen Lorene. Teaching jewelers and the
public since 1978.
Pouncing Rain Jewelry and Metalworking
Center
521 Kentucky St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Ph. (360) 715-3005
E-mail: info@poucingrain.com
Website: www.pouncingrain.com
Ongoing weekly and 3 day intensive classes in beginning and intermediate jewelry
making and silversmithing. Workshops in enameling, soldering, etching, wire working,
Precious Metal Clay. We carry jewelry making tools, enameling supplies, findings,
cabochons, gemstone beads, PMC & PMC supplies. Studio memberships available.
Located between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Ranch Center for
Arts & Craft
12825 127th Ave SE
Snohomish, WA 98290
Ph: (360) 568-7709
E-mail: Randi@ArtatTheRanch.com
Website: www.ArtatTheRanch.com
Offering an exceptional learning experience, The Ranch is located on five secluded
acres, just a few minutes north of Seattle, WA – with accommodations for
out-of-town students and instructors available in nearby historic Snohomish B
& B. Featured metals/mixed media instructors for July 2008 include Robert
Dancik and Kristi Zevenbergen.
WEST
VIRGINIA
MountainMade Foundation
P.O. Box 660
Thomas, WV 26292
Ph. (304) 463-3355
Website: www.mountainmade.com
July 19 & 20, 2008: Basic Silver-Smithing & Stone Fabrication with David
Owen (10am to 5pm both days). Design & build your own piece to be completed
by workshops end. Cover basic fabrication skills: sawing, filing & sanding,
soldering & finish as well as basic stone setting techniques. Tuition: $125;
Materials: $20-30.
MountainMade Foundation
P.O. Box 660
Thomas, WV 26292
Ph. (304) 463-3355
Website: www.mountainmade.com
July 26 & 27, 2008: Lampwork Glass Bead Basics with John Winter of WinterGlas
(10am to 5pm both days). Making glass beads combines art, physics & "magic",
involving all the senses. All equipment, except your imagination is provided.
Previous glass making skills are not required. Tuition: $125; Materials: TBA.
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