Jewelry Making Lessons
Nina's silver and gold jewelry making classes focus on craftsmanship and technique. Bring your own design ideas and explore your creative side. Great for both beginners and those with experience.
Private instruction for one to two students from Nina at her studio is $49/ hour plus material costs, or choose a suggested lesson listed on the right. Extra materials are available for purchase at the studio; ask ahead for specific requests or to order gold.
Studio lesson are offered 7 days a week. Contact us with any questions and to schedule your private lesson or party.
See class reviews, photos and student work below.
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Jewelry 101
No experience needed! This lesson is an introduction to bench tools, safety and techniques. Design and create your own simple pendant in sterling silver and finish into a beautiful necklace. You will learn to saw, file, drill, hammer and brush and connect the findings. Your materials; sterling silver sheet, a sterling silver chain and lobster clasp is provided. Your creativity is encouraged. $199 for one student, or $229 for two includes materials and up to 4 hours of studio time.
Jewelry 102
Take this class as a follow-up to Jewelry 101. Design and create a matching pair of earrings in sterling silver. You will learn to make your own french-wires. Your materials; sterling silver sheet and wire is provided. $149 for one student, or $179 for two includes materials and up to 3 hours of studio time.
Ring Making and Soldering 101
This class is for those new to soldering and ring-forming. You will create and go home with a series of 4 sterling silver stacking rings with your choice of finishes. You will start with sizing and layout, sawing your pieces off the spool, forming your ring, soldering, sizing and finishing. $199 for one student or $229 for two includes up to 4 hours of studio time and sterling silver materials for four rings.
Wedding Ring Class
Take this unique opportunity to make your own wedding rings even if you're a beginner to silversmithing! Our private jewelry workshop assists you in creating your own custom wedding bands from start to finish. Making the rings with your own hands will give them special meaning and importance while you enjoy learning the process of metalsmithing. Plan ahead to have plenty of time to finish your rings! $298 includes up to 6 hours of studio time for one or two students and the silver for two rings.
Childrens' Jewelry Making Parties
Great for ages 5+; even tweens and teens will love to create their own design. Have Nina come to you and help each of the kids make a unique beaded bracelet or simple pair of earrings. They will love being a part of the creative process and showing off and wearing their creations. Rates from $249 for less than 10 girls to $399 for up to 15 girls.
Beaded Earring Class
You will learn to make your own ear-wires, and take home the 2-5 pairs of earrings you've made! Bring beads you have at home, or use some from Nina's studio. You will then learn to cleanly twist a bead onto a headpin for a professional look and finish. Bring your own pliers if you'd like to practice with them. Your materials; sterling silver wire is provided, as well as up to 2 hours of instruction and the use of my tools. One or two students for $98.
Pricing and details are subject to change.
Reviews
"This class was exactly what I expected/wanted... I attended with the purpose of learning how to make ear wires and basic wire wrapping and I came away from it feeling confident that I could use what I'd learned on my own. Nina was really attentive and even drew me little pictures so I could jog my memoury later! I appreciated her depth of knowledge and experience and she was really excited for me when I made a decent-looking finished project, which was sweet. :) I will be back for future classes as I am able to afford them! ” - April 5, 2011
"Nina has an impressive amount of experience and knowledge to share. ” - June 7, 2010
"Nina is very enthusiastic about jewelry-making and seems very knowledgeable. ” - June 4, 2010
