Members and guests can pursue self-directed work in a collaborative environment, whether it’s finishing class or independent projects. Tools and basic shop supplies are available.

A trained safety monitor is always on duty. This isn’t a class, and no formal instruction is given.

Details

• Tools and equipment are available for fabrication, stone setting, and wax carving
• Registration, which is required, closes at 11:59 PM night before.

Materials

• The studio has only a small quantity of materials available for purchase, limited to supplies on hand.
• You should bring your own metal, findings, stones, and other materials; towels to dry metal and hands; and a cotton apron.

Prerequisites

• You must have completed one of the following classes at BARN or equivalent classes elsewhere:

• • Introduction to Jewelry Skills 

  • Introduction to Jewelry Soldering

  • Introduction to Enameling: Opaques

• You must have a current Skills Card, which identifies the tools and equipment you're qualified to work with. 

• If you don’t have a Skills Card but have previous experience, you can fill out a form requesting a Skills Assessment.

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, ties or dangling jewelry, such as necklaces and bracelets.

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

• If no one has shown up by the end of the first hour, the monitor may close the studio. If you know you’ll arrive more than an hour after the start time, email Registrar@bainbridgebarn.org by 11:59 PM the day before.