The Jeweler's Saw
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Beginner Jewelry Classes
Pearl Stringing
With Matt Harris
Wednesday, January 7th | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuition: $95
Learn pearl stringing from world-recognized designer (and Austin local!) Matt Harris. You’ll learn the traditional Chinese method of stringing on silk cord, how to knot, how to finish with French wire, how to decide which size thread to use and how to plan a pearl necklace layout. These are the exact skills and methods Matt was trained on and uses on his finished pieces. Matt will bring pearls and clasps from his personal collection. Just choose your strand and your clasp and if you finish in time you’ll be able to wear your necklace home! If not, you’ll have the skills necessary to finish stinging your necklace from home.
Beginner: No experience needed
Simple Earrings
with Alaine Hutson
Saturday, 10:00am – 1:00pm
January 10th
Tuition: $93 + $18 Materials Fee (tax included in materials price)
Come into the studio for a fun and creative simple earrings workshop! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to make your own pair of lightweight, textured metal earrings using a variety of tools and techniques. Whether you’re brand new to jewelry or just curious about trying something hands-on, this class is a great way to explore the possibilities of metalwork in just a few hours.
Benchwork Basics: Beginner Jewelry Class
with Shalena White
JANUARY DATES: January 13th – January 29th
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm – 10pm (6 sessions)
FEBRUARY DATES: February 10th – February 26th
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm – 10pm (6 sessions)
Tuition: $720 class fee + $180 materials fee — all sterling silver; tax included
Learn the basics of jewelry making in this three-week course, 6 sessions. Techniques covered: sawing basic shapes, filing, sanding by hand and with the flex shaft, sizing a ring, forming, dapping a ring to flare, polishing, sizing a cabochon for a bezel, soldering it to a backplate, granulation, and bezel setting.
This course helps students gain confidence and independently execute basic jewelry designs.
Payment plans available—email info@thejewelerssaw.org
Beginner: No experience needed
Silver Stacking Rings
With Zach Wright
Monday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
January 12th | January 19th | February 9th | February 23rd | March 9th | March 23rd
With Skyler Rupnow
Sunday, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
January 4th (FULL) | February 15th
Tuition: $115 all materials included (tax included in materials price)
If you would like to be added to the waitlist, email info@thejewelerssaw.org with the class and date.
Make your own sterling silver stacking rings—no experience needed! You’ll solder, shape, and finish three rings (two round, one twisted) using real metalsmithing tools and a torch. Come get hands-on with metal and leave with rings you made yourself!
Beginner: No experience needed. The minimum age requirement is 16 and above.
Lapidary
With Zach Wright
Tuesday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
January 6th | January 20th | February 10th | February 24th | March 10th | March 24th
Tuition: $150
Learn to cut rough stones into beautiful cabochons that you can set into jewelry. Each class is designed to teach how to cut rough and use a series of lapidary wheels to shape and buff the stone out.
Our lapidary classes cap at 3 students per session so the class is very personal with the instructor similar to a private lesson.
All Levels: No experience needed, open to all skill levels
Using the Micro-Welder for Permanent Jewelry and Fabrication
with Alaine Hutson
Wednesday, January 14th | January 28th | February 4th | February 25th | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, January 10th | February 21st | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuition: $77.50 ($60 class fee + $17.50 materials fee — tax included)
This course will teach students the basics of how micro welders work, go over how to use our PUK III micro-welder safely and 2 common ways the welder is used – closing jump rings and welding connections for permanent jewelry. Students will leave class certified to rent time to use our welder and with a permanent sterling silver or gold-filled bracelet.
All Levels: No experience needed, open to all skill levels
Hoop Earrings
With Zeineb Alieva
Sunday, January 11th | 10am – 2pm
Thursday, January 22nd | 10am – 2pm
Special Galentines Day Class – Friday, February 13th | 10am – 2pm
Tuition: $120 + $10 Materials Fee (tax included in materials price)
Join Zeineb for a creative morning and make some hoops! This is the perfect way to expand your existing skills or jump into jewelry making in general. In this class, you will explore how to form a strip of metal sheet into cuffed hoops. You will take 4 hours to understand the basics of making a hoop, including sizing, texturing, and soldering an earring post. Zeineb will walk you through the steps to making a brand new pair of beautiful handmade hoops.
Beginner: No experience needed!
Ring Bands
With Zeineb Alieva
Tuesday, January 13th | February 3rd | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Friday, January 30th | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Tuition: $120 (all materials included; tax included in materials price)
Inspired by the bold ring bands worn by TV character David in Schittt’s Creek, Zeineb set out to teach others how to make these fun pieces. Ring making can seem intimidating, but it’s an essential part of jewelry making and is the perfect place to begin. In this hands-on ring making class, you’ll create your own sterling silver ring from scratch.
Not only will you leave with beautiful, wearable piece— you’ll also gain practical skills that can be applied to future jewelry projects.
Beginner: No experience needed!
Mold Making
In this 3 day course you will go through the basics of mold making, and casting in order to reproduce an object. You will learn how to use RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) to create silicone molds of an existing object you provide. This can be a piece you’ve made or an object you love. The mold frame provided is 1 inch thick, please keep this in mind when deciding your object (see dimensions in the kit section of description). Once the object is molded Jason will explain the process of opening up the mold and making a successful wax injection. After creating successful injections, Jason will explain the investing process and prepare your molds to be cast. You will learn operation of a propane oxygen torch in order to melt the metal of your choice and pour it to cast your pieces. Metal is sold separately based on weight, we have sterling silver and bronze in studio. You’re welcome to bring in your own casting grain. He will then explain the finishing process once your reproduced pieces are cast.
Not only will you leave with beautiful, wearable piece— you’ll also gain practical skills that can be applied to future jewelry projects.
Beginner: All levels welcome!
Set in Stone: Tab Setting
With Shalena White
Tuesday – Wednesday, February 3rd – 5th | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Tuition: $445
Join us for this Tab Setting workshop, a three-day workshop where you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind pendant using the art of tab setting. This unique setting method allows you to secure stones or meaningful objects in metal without traditional prongs or bezels—perfect for showcasing their natural beauty. Whether you’re working with a gemstone, a found object, or a personal keepsake, you’ll learn how to create a strong, stylish setting that brings your vision to life.
Keum Boo & Cold Connections
With Agnes Seebass
Saturday & Sunday, February 7th–8th | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Tuition: $360 + $90 Materials Fee (tax included in materials price)
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.
In the first section, you’ll learn to make wire and tube rivets to connect and layer metal components without soldering. These cold connections allow for movement, structure, and unique design solutions. Students will also experiment with the rolling mill to imprint patterns and textures into metal, creating dimensional surfaces ready for gold application.
All Levels: No experience needed. Open to all skill levels.
Build a Bezel: Stone Setting Class
Fwith Issy Martel
Sunday, February 22nd | 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Tuition: $150 + $50 Materials Fee (tax included in materials price)
Looking to improve your jewelry skills? This bezel setting class is the perfect place to start. In just four hours, you’ll learn how to create a simple bezel from scratch and finish your own handmade ring or pendant.
You’ll work with oval cabochon stones that range from 1–3 cm in diameter. At every step, you’ll gain essential skills and leave with a completed piece of jewelry.
Beginner: No prior experience required!
Casting Intensive
Join metalsmith and educator Jason Spencer for a five-day immersive casting course exploring both additive and subtractive wax working methods. This intensive workshop is perfect for artists looking to expand their technical skill set, develop original work, and gain hands-on experience with multiple casting techniques in a supportive studio environment.
Payment plans available! Please contact info@thejewelerssaw.org for more information.
All Levels: No experience needed, open to all skill levels