Jewelry Classes in NYC, New York

Are you looking to put your creativity in to action? Then the jewelry class is definitely for you. Either if you are looking to make professional jewelry or just for a hobby then you have find the right jewelry class. Come and enjoy this 90-minute fabulous, in-depth Jewelry making class where you will learn how to make unique and gorgeous jewelry...

Students will learn how to design and create handmade jewelry. Students will learn how to use studio tools and many fabrication techniques for working in gold, sterling silver, copper, silver nickel and brass. They will learn sawing, fileing, forming, joining, soldering, filing shapes, ring sizing, sanding, wax carving, marriage of metals, textile...

Learn to incorporate beads into your chain and charm jewelry designs. In this class, you will learn how to use nylon coated beading wire, crimp beads and crimp covers. Beads vary week to week. Please be advised that this is NOT a pearl knotting class, and we will NOT be working with elastic stretchy cord. Materials included in class: Glass...

Learn the basic techniques of jewelry assembly and design. Learn how to design and make a charm necklace or bracelet. With the use of chain nose pliers, you will learn how to turn jump rings to attach charms to findings and chain. Charms and chain vary week to week, and are plated brass. All materials are included. What you make in the class is yours...

In this 4 hour workshop you will learn how to cut metal with a jeweler's saw, anneal and shape with a torch, solder and fine polish finish a sterling silver ring. You will also be taught different finishing techniques such as satin, sand, florentine, and patina.  A fun and informative class where you will cover the basics of silversmithing....

This is a hand building course using slabs of porcelain to build jewelry. Workshop participants will make at 5 pairs of earrings and 5 brooch, lapel pins, backpack pins or hat pins (5 pieces total) and 1 accessory dish / Mug that will be finished with glaze. The items can be picked up 2-3 weeks after the workshop. The workshop is 3 hours and is a...

Wax is a medium that lends itself to creating jewelry with a sculptural feel. Projects include bands, drop and stud earrings, and pendants. Incorporate cast clasps, connections, hinges, and stones into old designs.  Learn to carve wax, apply heat, add design elements to your model, and apply techniques to obtain a clean casting. Supply...

Learn the technique of lost wax casting – a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewelry by carving jewelry out of wax, then creating a mold of the wax, melting the wax and pouring molten silver or gold in to make a solid silver version of your wax mold. A great class for anyone interested in making jewelry or small sculpture. In the class,...

Make the jewelry designs you have always been wanting to create or finish up projects that are sitting in your box. Hone your techniques and learn problem solving skills. Students are welcome to create a curriculum that suits their personal needs. Classes have the flexibility to be scheduled weekly. Topics will range from Materials, Surfaces, Shaping,...

If you love jewelry and have always wanted to give it a try, then this workshop is for you. Discover your creative side in this easy to follow class filled with live demonstrations, hands-on training and individual guidance to create your own designs.  Together, we'll string colorful beads into necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and lariats using...

Learn to use wire cutters, chain nose and round nose pliers in combination with wire, and loose stones with no hole to make a one of a kind wire wrapped pendant. You’ll pick out a couple charms to match your pendant, and hang it on a chain to make a beautiful cluster necklace. Previous experience in wire wrapping helps, but is not necessary. All...

Soldering (Silver or Gold soldering) is a very important technique in jewelry making. Not to be confused with soft or lead soldering.  Soldering is used to fabricate pieces (and fabrication simply means creating jewelry from metal using wire, sheet or other elements), putting on jump rings (which is a good way to attach into a chain), attaching...

Jewelry crafters looking to develop higher-caliber pieces and students who have completed JD 101 successfully hone basic skills in a studio environment. Learn to use professional tools and techniques, working on basic filing, sawing, and soldering skills.  Learn studio safety, maintenance, and cleanliness. Proper design elements and use of metals...

You will gain the knowledge to create letters, words, phrases, dates, symbols and more on flat metal surfaces to further customize your jewelry designs. Also learn the techniques using a hand engraver on different surfaces of metal. The following materials are included in the course: 5 - 7 Stamping Blanks Charms, plated brass Availability of...

Moving beyond making beads out of clay, students will use porcelain to create sculptural, one-of-a-kind statement jewelry. Students can take inspiration from various art styles and imagery to create collaged and decorative surfaces using image transfer techniques. Students will learn how to use rice paper decals, cut abstract and three-dimensional...