Jewelry Classes in Washington, DC

Make these adorable tree-shaped earrings to gift or keep. Copper shapes are pre-cut for you to personalize by stamping special words, symbols, and textures, and then adding patina. Hang with sterling silver French ear wires. All tools and materials are included. All skill levels. Preparations: Be in close-toed shoes. Tie back long hair.

Create a colorful pendant and/or pair of earrings by enameling on copper. Learn metal preparation and cleaning methods, as well as proper techniques for applying enamel, including sifting, stenciling, sgraffito, and painting.  Experiment with leaf and foils. We will discuss holding agents, safety considerations, firing procedures, finishing...

Come by our jewelry making studio and create your pet's personal identification tag in this activity. You will hammer steel letter stamps to impress letters, numbers, and cute symbols onto a precut brass dog bone tag. Oxidize (blacken) and buff to a beautiful golden finish. Bring your furry friend if you like. Preparations: Be in close-toed shoes....

Using enamel on copper, create a festive and colorful ornament for the holiday season. In this workshop you will apply ground enamel (like sand) by sifting through stencils, onto your choice of holiday tree, snowflake, candy cane, or vintage ornament shapes. You will then fire your piece in a 1500-degree kiln for 2-5 minutes and presto!, you have...

This is the first teaching engagement in the Washington DC metro area for Alex and presents an incredible opportunity to learn from, and work with, a leading goldsmith and educator. If expanding your skill level is something you strive for this workshop will be of interest. We are very fortunate to have had Alex add Jewelryclassdc to his busy schedule....

Come learn how to prong set faceted stones with Daniel Valencia, he has taught hundreds of metalsmiths this technique. In this two-day workshop you will learn how to prong set faceted stones correctly and with confidence. Students will be setting faceted stones of varying sizes in sterling silver. Setting fabrication will be demonstrated. Proper tools,...

This is the first teaching engagement in the Washington DC metro area for Alex and presents an incredible opportunity to learn from, and work with, a leading goldsmith and educator. If expanding your skill level is something you strive for this workshop will be of interest. We are very fortunate to have had Alex add Jewelryclassdc to his busy schedule....

In this one-day workshop you will learn how to electro-etch silver using safe low-voltage electricity and a solution of silver nitrate. You will learn three resist methods for applying your image to the silver prior to etching. After taking the workshop you will be able to create your image directly on the metal or use any black and white image on...

Rings are the symbol of eternity. Create your own sterling silver and bezel-set gemstone ring. Make a ring shank from silver, create a bezel, and solder together; then set the stone.  Preparations: Be in close-toed shoes. Tie back long hair.