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
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 workshops: jewelry fabrication,
stone setting, ring making, wire work, hydraulic press, soldering techniques and
micro-torch, many other bench techniques, wax modeling, PMC, designing with beads
& natural stones, handmade clasps. Creative, professional instructors. Jewelry
supply store on premises for all your needs.
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
P.O. Box 38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
Ph. (951) 659-2171, ext. 2365; Fax (951) 659-4552
E-mail: summer@idyllwildarts.org
Website: www.idyllwildarts.org
Offering week-long and two-day workshops during June and July. New in 2008: Metals
Week with Ken Bova, Connie Fox, Deborah Jemmott, Val Link, Fred Zweig. Also workshops
in Metal Clay; Overlay (Hopi), Inlay/lapidary, Glass beadmaking. All levels of
experience. Located in the mountains of Southern California.
MAKER 2008 June 8-12
Jack da Silva’s Metal Design Studio
PO Box 7655, Fremont, CA 94537
Toll free: 1 (877) 505-1616
E-Mail: makerinformation@yahoo.com
Website: www.makerworkshops.com
Seven workshops, symposium, bunk, meals available. Scheduled workshops: Darlys
Ewoldt: Poetic Objects of Containment & Patina Processes; Fred Fenster:
Pewtersmithing for the Table; Joe & Betty Harris: Twofer Jewelry
Bench Tricks; Deb Lozier: Exploring Enamels; Tom Madden: Damascene:
The Original Velcro; Richard Mawdsley: Construction with Tubing; McNeill/Markarian:
Blacksmithing.
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.
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 on-going 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.
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
Gem City College
- School of Horology
700 State
Quincy, IL 62301
Ph. (217) 222-0391; Fax (217) 222-1557
E-mail: gemcity@adams.net
Website: www.gemcitycollege.com
Use your artistic talent to your advantage by learning the skills to become a
jewelry designer/repairer, engraver, watch or clock repairer. New classes begin
every Monday. Financial aid available to those who qualify. Various home study
programs (Financial aid not available). For complete information visit our website.
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!
MAINE
Fretz Miniature Stakes
20 Elm Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
Ph. (207) 469-2700; Fax (207) 469-9550
Website: www.fretzdesign.com
Learn the mysteries of Miniature Silversmithing and Hammers with Bill Fretz, designer
of Fretz Miniature Stakes. Based on hand wrought hollowware techniques, but scaled
for jewelry. Two day workshops, Monday and Tuesday, in a fully equipped workshop/gallery.
Tour the facilities on line. Special Fretz Hammers and Stakes available. All welcome.
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
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. Take I-94 exit 183
go north.
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.
Taos School of
Metalsmithing and Lapidary Design
PO Box 3005
Taos, NM 87571
Ph: (505) 758-0207
E-mail: mndesigns@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! Studio is located in a
beautiful luxury loft. Please take a look at the website, www.kristinhansonjewelry.com
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.
Earthspeak
Arts
1020 Coxes Creek Rd.
Burnsville , NC , 28714
Ph. (828) 678-9038
E-mail: wechurlik@earthlink.net
Website: www.earthspeakarts.com
Earthspeak Arts is located in Asheville , NC . We offer classes in beginning and
intermediate Silversmithing, casting, advanced techniques, and work space. Coming
workshops; Fold Forming, Chasing and Repousse, Tool Making, Anticlastic Raising,
Gravers, and Texturing. Visit our website for the class schedule and descriptions
or call for a brochure.
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!
TEXAS
Wired Designs
The Shops @ Artisans' Alley
555 W. Bitters, Suite 107
San Antonio, TX 78216
Ph. (210) 495-4495
E-mail: wireddesigns@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.wireddesignsstudio.com
JEWELRY, ART, WORKSHOPS & LOTS OF SUPPLIES! We are a working glass studio
offering beginner to advanced one-day workshops in glass fusing/slumping, glass
beadmaking, Precious Metal Clay, soldering/setting, beading and wirework. You
don’t need experience, just a desire to have fun! Call or visit our website
for complete workshop schedule!
WASHINGTON
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.
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