Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of jewelry making with a range of classes in NYC. Learn the art of crafting unique pieces, from basic techniques to advanced designs, and discover the joy of wearing your own creations or gifting them to loved ones.
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92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn the basics of working with metal by recreating historical objects of Jewelry such as an Egyptian, Roman and Byzantine rings, Pre Columbian-earrings and a Greek bracelet. Techniques covers include forging, wire twisting, soldering and direct casting and torch fired enamel. For supply list, click here
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Transform epoxy resin into an intense jewelry medium with coloring agents and collage materials. Receive instruction on specific fabrication considerations when using epoxy resin. Mold making for sculptural forms is demonstrated and experienced. Come explore this low-tech “kitchen table” material. Please Note: There is a $65.00 material fee, payable to the instructor, which include epoxy resin. Supply List: Wet/Dry Sandpaper 3 sheets 220...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Construct a ring or pendant with a faceted stone. Learn to create an outer bezel and to fit and bevel and an inner to bezel in order to set a faceted stone. Supply List saw blades #3/0 (2 dozen) split mandrel (straight not tapered) soldering pick fine tip brush for flux silver wire solder (12” of easy, medium and hard) wet/dry sand paper assortment (sheet each of 320, 400 and 600) extra fine point sharpie 10 gauge round sterling silver...
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Advanced Beginners and Intermediate students move through a series of core projects to build foundations: Step Bezel Setting, chain with toggle clasp, filed rings (bamboo and facet), easy prongs, and tube settings. Findings are covered throughout the series. These projects take a series of sessions to complete. Completion of projects varies based on your designs and how quickly you pick up techniques. Advanced students are welcome to use time for...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
A hollow constructed bangle bracelet fabricated from different colored metals. (Marriage of Metals) The aim of this project is to use the techniques of merging metal within the context of a hollow constructed bangle bracelet. The combination of different colored metal does not only make our work technically complex it also enables us to introduce graphical elements that have previously been the domain of enamel or other surface embellishing techniques....
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Take your old treasured broken jewelry, and learn how to create new pieces from them. Bring the single earring, broken necklace, or scratched up ring that you have been saving, and can’t seem to part with. This class is for all levels, tools will be supplied, and there will be additional material costs if you choose to use optional some provided materials varying with each project. You will gain an understanding of cold connections and choose the...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn how to use a few simple and versatile techniques to fabricate snake themed jewelry in silver or gold. These snakes can be small and highly detailed, or big and bold, and can be plain or embellished with gemstones. Easily mastered, these simple methods can be used to create a variety of jewelry types, including rings, earrings, bracelets, and pendants. For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn how to clean and polish your castings or fabricated jewelry. Practice different ways of cleaning your work with emery paper and various rubber wheels. Observe and try different techniques for the final finish, from polished to matte, using buffs, fiber wheels, brushes, pumice and more. Material List: Three emery sticks 3M silicon carbide emery paper (#220, #320, #400) One dozen #1 saw blades for cutting off sprues Three spilt mandrels...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn to create a stack of twisted wire and textured rings, forged bangles and a layered/multi-strand chain necklace with charm shapes and a bezel set cabochon.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn the basics of carving wax for Jewelry. For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Full Course Name Unconventional Chains: Connecting Elements and Clean Movements This class explores chain-making using sheet and wire in a variety of shapes and sizes. Focus on chains aside from the loop-in-loop method of chain making. The class will be explorative and will allow the student to choose their final project.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
With the use of twisted wire and chain students will build cluster earrings. Techniques involve beading wire, wire wrapping and simple assembly.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Simple Prong/Claw Setting for Regular or Irregular Shaped Stones Learn to construct a prong/claw setting for cabochons, irregular shaped stones such as sea glass, beach pebbles or any freeform stone. Create a pendant, ring, or earrings. Learn stone setting and finishing techniques. For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED for all adults and children ages 5+.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn the technique of appliqué by sweat soldering layers of different metals to create a unique brooch or pendant. Explore multiple types of patinas and textures to create contrast that will enhance your design elements. Skills taught include sawing, filing, texturing, soldering, bezel making, stone setting, patinas and finishing. Pin backs and/or bails will also be covered. Supply List PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED for all adults...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Show your solidarity with the Ukrainian people by making and wearing jewelry with the national colors of Ukraine. Learn an assortment of seed bead stitches, including Huichol and create fashionable bracelets and earrings. All supplies will be provided for a Materials Fee. Supply List: Students need to bring cloth to work on, small sharp scissors, and magnification (if needed.) Included in the supplies: Beading needles, thread, bee's wax,...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
For the Advanced Student to finish up your projects or start new ones with instructor guidance. Prerequisite: Jewelry II
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
In this class students will learn how to assemble, and butt solder an object in a metal. The first project is the hinge. With the use of tubing, a pin and a plate, students will create a cradle to support the moving mechanism of the hinge. Supply List
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn the art of custom mechanisms in jewelry at this two-day workshop. Discover how to create beautifully functional bracelets and neckpieces with hinges, and even design a locket. Don't miss this opportunity to master the art of hinges and elevate your jewelry-making skills.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn the art of creating metal ball clasps in this hands-on course at 92nd Street Y. Discover techniques such as soldering, bezel setting, and dapping to craft two half spheres that seamlessly come together. With the use of special burs, you'll also create a slide and assemble a pin mechanism with a bezel attachment.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Discover the art of forming, forging, and raising while delving into the world of jewelry and small objects at a renowned institution. Unveil your creativity with an introduction to chasing and repoussé techniques. Get started on your artistic journey today.
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