Intermediate Jewelry Classes
Stone Setting with Wax
With Marcela Lochridge
November 30th, December 1st, 8th, & 15th
6 PM – 9 PM
Tuition: $395
Creating a stone setting in wax can be confusing! The goal of this class is for you to bring in a stone or buy one from our stone library and learn how to create a simple setting in wax, over the first 2 sessions. After the wax model is cast in the 2nd 2 sessions of the class you will learn how to clean sprues, polish your piece, and set your stone.
Please keep stones larger than 4 mm and no larger than 6 cm. WE ARE NOT CASTING IN PLACE!
Skill Level: Some beginner wax skill is encouraged
Filigree Basics
With Andi Terry
Date: Saturday and Sunday| January 23rd & 24th |
10am – 5pm
Tuition: $495
Filigree is known for its light and airy feeling and transparent quality. In this class, you’ll be learning how to twist thin wire into intricate swirling patterns and solder them into a frame. Each frame is created individually by the student for their project. This technique uses powdered solder in order to create ease when soldering such intricate pieces.
Skill Level: Jewelry skills are required, knowledge of soldering is a must
Soldering Intensive
This hands-on class is all about mastering soldering techniques! Using base metals allows students to practice freely without the pressure of working with precious materials. Students are encouraged to push the limits and even melt the metal to understand how far it can go! The main goal is to help you feel confident in any soldering situation. You’ll also learn how to keep your soldering clean to avoid extra cleanup. Agnes will give you tool you didn’t even know you needed to make soldering a breeze.
Basics and above: Some soldering skills are encouraged
Prong Setting
with Liam Schnell
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Tuition: $145
In this class Liam will walk you through setting a 5 mm round CZ. Then he will move on the a pear and a princess cut. You will learn to set these stones into a precast bronze rings. This course does not cover the creation of the setting, it will only go over the setting of the stone and light finishing techniques.
Some jewelry skills required.
Keum Boo & Riveting
Join celebrated metalsmith Agnes Seebass for a two-day exploration of cold connections and the luminous art of Keum Boo. This workshop blends two essential techniques—mechanical joining and precious metal application—to open up new creative possibilities in your metalwork.
All Levels Welcome
Got ideas for Intermediate Classes you’d love to see? We’re all ears! We’re always looking for fresh, fun techniques to bring to The Jeweler’s Saw benches, and we want to know what gets you excited to learn. Don’t be shy—shoot us an email at info@thejewelerssaw.org and let’s make it happen!