4 & 5 WEEKLY SESSIONS
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April/May 2026
** Register 1 week in advance to avoid cancellation due to lack of enrollment**
5 Tuesdays
April 21 - May 19
Basic 101 - Jewelry Foundations
6:00 - 9:00
(Raychel Wengenroth)
In this 5 week session we’ll explore a variety of fundamental jewelry making techniques to give you a rock solid foundation. The focus will be on using sheet metal to texture, saw, drill, dap, form, file, sand and polish. Understanding the process of how, what, where, when and why? enhances future learning curves and independent experimentation with self confidence.
Connections will be demonstrated, including riveting, jump rings, ear wires, “S” hooks and dangles. The session kicks off with the ever popular simple silver ring project.
Projects made from sheet metal without soldering may include (but are not limited to): Keyring ornaments, Pendants, Earrings & Linked Bracelets.
​Skill Level: Absolutely No Experience Necessary
Tuition: 315.
Lab Fee: 15.
Materials: 20.
4 Wednesdays
April 29 - May 20
Wrap It Up
2:00 - 5:00
(Armando Blanco)
In this wire wrapping course, we will be going over all the techniques that will get you started on your path towards wire art. Not only will we cover the basics, but we will go over bale decorations, how to turn your cabochon into a ring, how to coil, and how to weave. I will be an open book. My goal is that by the end of this course, you will be able to develop your own style of wire wrapping.
Students need to purchase their own set of nylon pliers which are essential for homework. Details for ordering, as well as the weekly lesson plan, will be emailed to registered students.
Skill Level: Absolutely No Experience Necessary
Tuition: 250.
Materials: 40.
5 Wednesdays
April 22 - May 20
Hammer Time
6:00 - 9:00
(Raychel Wengenroth)
The ancient art of cold forging involves stretching metal with controlled hammer blows against an anvil or stake. Topics covered include: properties of non-ferrous metals, annealing the work hardened metal between workings to maintain malleability, types of hammers and when to use them, making the metal move where you want it to, plus a variety of related demonstrations. Applications for this technique include Bracelets, Jewelry, Object Components & Flatware. ​
Skill Level: No experience required
Tuition: 315.
Lab Fee: 15.
Materials: 30. for copper & bronze. *Sterling should be purchased independently.
5 Thursdays
April 23 - May 21
Independent Study
12:00 - 3:00
(Raychel Wengenroth)
For students with a broad range of technical skills needing individual attention with more advanced projects, from planning and materials needed to step by step process planning and hand holding. This class is a flexible continuation of your skills enabling you to have one on one consultation with the instructor. New techniques will be explored as individual needs are addressed. Classmates can observe demonstrations as they see fit.
Skill Level: Basic 101, 2 and 3 (or the equivalent)
Tuition: 315.
Lab Fee: 15.
Materials: Students bring their own