Jewelry Classes in Washington, DC

Create a pendant and pair of earrings using copper or brass. Learn the techniques of: sawing drilling filing riveting texturing milling using patina Small class size (max 5) ensures one-on-one instructor guidance. Preparations: Be in close-toed shoes. Tie back long hair.

Create LOVE-ly heart pendants for your favorite valentine. In this workshop you will hammer steel letter and texture stamps onto copper and brass. Rivet together, punch a hole, patina, and it's ready to wear.  Materials included; chains sold separately. All ages; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Preparations: Be in close-toed...

Are you looking to experience something new and refreshing! Spend two and a half to three hours in our professional jewelry studio making a textured or hammered band ring for yourself or for your special person.  Guests will texture, bend, hammer, and solder silver to create a unique ring. This workshop registration includes two people with...

Come learn how to prong set faceted stones with Daniel Valencia, he has taught hundreds of metalsmiths this technique. In this two-day workshop you will learn how to prong set faceted stones correctly and with confidence. Students will be setting faceted stones of varying sizes in sterling silver. Setting fabrication will be demonstrated. Proper tools,...

This is the first teaching engagement in the Washington DC metro area for Alex and presents an incredible opportunity to learn from, and work with, a leading goldsmith and educator. If expanding your skill level is something you strive for this workshop will be of interest. We are very fortunate to have had Alex add Jewelryclassdc to his busy schedule....

Make these adorable tree-shaped earrings to gift or keep. Copper shapes are pre-cut for you to personalize by stamping special words, symbols, and textures, and then adding patina. Hang with sterling silver French ear wires. All tools and materials are included. All skill levels. Preparations: Be in close-toed shoes. Tie back long hair.

This is the first teaching engagement in the Washington DC metro area for Alex and presents an incredible opportunity to learn from, and work with, a leading goldsmith and educator. If expanding your skill level is something you strive for this workshop will be of interest. We are very fortunate to have had Alex add Jewelryclassdc to his busy schedule....

Create a colorful pendant and/or pair of earrings by enameling on copper. Learn metal preparation and cleaning methods, as well as proper techniques for applying enamel, including sifting, stenciling, sgraffito, and painting.  Experiment with leaf and foils. We will discuss holding agents, safety considerations, firing procedures, finishing...

This exciting Three day class teaches proper jewelry making techniques for beginners. Students will learn the correct way to file, saw, form, forge, solder Sterling Silver as well as make a stone setting and set stones, in an intensive workshop held in our beautiful studio, each student will create a minimum of (4) pieces of Sterling jewelry seated...