Past Jewelry Classes

Moon and Stars Sterling Silver Earrings

In this workshop students will create a unique pair of sterling silver earrings with moons and stars. Students will use the torch to solder, learn to use a jewelers saw, texture, stamp, and add other embellishments. No previous experience necessary!

Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry- October

Have you ever been interested in learning the art of metalsmithing in order to create your own, one-of-a-kind jewelry? Now you can at Prairie Arts Center! In this Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry course, students will learn to solder, texture, saw, file, and set a stone while creating a beautiful ring to take home. Students will also learn jewelry studio safety protocols and how to properly use and care for the tools. No previous metalsmithing experience is required. Upon completion of this course, students may sign up to use the studio during open studio hours.

Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry - August

Techniques in Metal Etching- Pendant

In this workshop, you will learn several techniques to etch patterns, designs and even photographs onto copper, brass and sterling silver.* We will use the etched metal to create a pendant with your own unique pattern and texture. You will be asked to provide a 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of design/photos that you would like to transfer onto metal at least 1 week prior to the class.

Intermediate Metals, Shadow Box Pendant

For those with previous experience in metalsmithing, we have an exciting class with local artist Kathy Shann! Kathy will be teaching how to design and make a sterling silver shadow box pendant with a large stone. Students should have basic knowledge of sawing, texturing, soldering and stone setting. Students will choose and purchase a stone directly from Kathy and will need to bring cash or use Venmo as form of payment directly to her. She will bring a variety of stones to choose from.

Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry - June

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