Instructor: Shalena White
Tuesday & Thursday evenings, August 19th – September 4th | 6:00 pm–10:00 pm (6 sessions)
$790 ($720 class fee + $70 materials fee — all sterling silver; tax included)
Beginner: No experience needed
A Comprehensive Beginner Jewelry Class
Start your jewelry-making journey with this immersive three-week beginner jewelry class. Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the first time or looking to refresh your core skills, this course offers a structured and supportive introduction to metalsmithing.
Throughout the class, students will explore key techniques used in traditional jewelry fabrication. As a result, you’ll gain both confidence and the ability to work independently on simple designs.
Payment plans available—email info@thejewelerssaw.org
What You’ll Learn
Each of the six evening sessions builds on the last, helping you develop both hand skills and creative decision-making. You will:
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First, learn to saw and pierce shapes from metal using a jeweler’s saw
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Next, practice filing and sanding by hand and with a flex shaft
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Then, size and form a ring band to fit your finger
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In addition, use a dapping block to create curved and flared forms
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After that, explore polishing methods to finish your work cleanly
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You’ll also measure and prepare cabochons for bezel setting
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Then, solder a bezel onto a backplate using a torch
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As an embellishment, try granulation techniques to add decorative detail
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Finally, set your cabochon stone securely into the bezel
Each step introduces a new tool or material, allowing you to gain familiarity with the full range of bench practices.
Why Take This Class?
Because of its well-rounded approach, this course is ideal for anyone who wants to build both skill and confidence at the bench. You’ll complete small finished projects while learning how to approach more complex pieces in the future.
It’s a perfect next step after our Stacking Rings class, and a strong foundation for continuing practice in our Guided Studios or more advanced jewelry workshops.
Course Summary
Learn the basics of jewelry making in this three-week course, held over six sessions.
In each session, you’ll explore:
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Sawing basic shapes
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Filing and sanding (by hand and with a flex shaft)
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Sizing and forming a ring
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Dapping to flare a ring
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Polishing techniques
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Sizing a cabochon for a bezel
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Soldering to a backplate
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Granulation
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Bezel setting
By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident and capable of creating your own basic jewelry designs from start to finish.
