About

Whether you're new to the craft or need a refresher, here's a way to get started in the Jewelry & Fine Metals Studio.

Through instructor demonstration and hands-on practice, you’ll learn the skills that you need to begin working in our studio as well as prepare for future classes. Those skills include:

• Cutting metal using a jeweler’s saw, step shear, bench shear, and disk and shape cutters.

• Texturing metal using stamps, hammers, and the rolling mill.

• Drilling using the drill press and flex shaft.

• Forming using dapping blocks and punches.

• Finishing using files and sandpaper. 

• Patinating metal using liver of sulfur. 

You'll receive a notebook that includes detailed information on the tools, equipment, and procedures that are covered in the class. 

Details

• After completing this class, you'll be able to attend Jewelry Open Studio sessions to practice what you’ve learned.

• Bring food or snacks. We'll take a 15- to 30-minute lunch break. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level. There are no close-by restaurants.

Prerequisites

• No prerequisites. This class is designed for beginners and those needing to refresh their basic jewelry-making skills.

Materials

• A $45 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all materials needed.
• You should bring:
• • A cotton apron
  • A towel for drying hands and metal
  • Safety glasses and magnifying glasses, or use the ones available in the studio.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.

• Wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing.

• Do not wear loose or synthetic-fiber clothing, scarves, or ties.

• Do not wear dangling jewelry, such as necklaces and bracelets.

• Tie back beards. Tie back long hair in a bun.