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I love to teach!  Please read the following descriptions of some of the classes I offer.  I work with each student individually to design their own lesson plan – your class can be as long as you like, and can be based on any of the techniques listed below.  Past projects have included repairs, bangles, pendants, findings, decorative wire wrapping, and wedding jewelry design sessions.  Or make a unique and touching gift for a special person in your life – birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, holidays, or just because.

There is no set schedule – take a class at a time that is convenient for you.  Pricing varies from project to project depending on the length of the class and the materials involved.  If you would like more information, please contact me via the form at the bottom of the page.  All classes are taught at my studio in Boulder, Colorado.

Beginning Stringing

Students will learn the essential jewelry skill of stringing to create a necklace or bracelet.  Discover the versatility of soft-flex!  Learn how to secure your piece using a crimping tool and crimping beads.  Bring your own beads.  All other materials will be provided.

Wire Working for Beginners

Learn the basic building blocks of professional jewelry creation.  Students will make pair of earrings using sterling silver wire and findings (provided, unless you’d like to use your own).  Bring your favorite beads.

Sweet & Sassy Stamps

Using steel tool stamps, you will learn to hammer letters and numbers onto a sterling silver disc. In addition to stamping students will learn how to apply texture, oxidize, file, sand, and polish.

One sterling silver disc will be provided (more may be purchased upon request). Your custom, hand-crafted piece can be used in various jewelry applications such as earrings, bracelets or stand alone as sweet charms.

Rings

Create your very own custom sterling silver ring. Students will learn how to size, saw, file, solder with a torch, apply texture, sand, and polish. More advanced classes in bezel stone setting are available. Sterling silver for your first ring provided. Couples are welcome!

Intro to Boro

Learn basic borosilicate lampwork techniques on a minor burner to create beautiful pendants, marbles, sculptures, and more. Learn to pull stringers and cane, control the flame, fume with silver, and use color rods, among other things.

Intermediate Boro Techniques

Got the basics down? Then join us for a more advanced class. Learn how to use dichroic to enhance your finished glass pieces, set synthetic opals inside glass, make reversal/reticello patterns, 3d flowers, and more.