4 WEEKLY SESSIONS
September 2026
** Register AT LEAST 1 week in advance to avoid cancellation due to lack of enrollment**
4 Tuesdays
September 8 - 29
Basic 101 - Jewelry Foundations
6:00 - 9:00
(Raychel Wengenroth)
In this 4 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: 250.
Lab Fee: 15.
Materials: 30.
4 Wednesdays
September 9 - 30
Chain Making at Length
6:00 - 9:00
(Raychel Wengenroth)
This weekly class will immerse you in the art of creating one of the basic elements of jewelry, the chain. Either as stand-alone adornment or as the piece you hang your pendant designs from, come learn a wide variety of chain styles, both torch-less and loop-in-loop. Chain making is a lot like knitting: it’s repetitive and meditative. The week between classes will provide ample time for a length of chain to be assembled as homework that can then be finished with a clasp. (Loop-in-Loop chains can only be made with fine silver wire, Torch-less chains can be crafted from anything!)
Chains can be worn by beings other than human...just in case you have any fur babies needing some bling.
Skill Level: No experience necessary
Tuition: 250.
Lab Fee: 20.
Materials: Torch-less Chains - $20
*IMPORTANT: Students are responsible for purchasing their own FINE SILVER wire, 20 gauge, 20 feet for the Loop-in-Loop chains. Details will be given upon registration.
4 Thursdays
September 10 - October 1
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: 250.
Lab Fee: 20.
Materials: Students bring their own