Upcoming Classes
Date: July 11th, 2026
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Class: Poppy Earrings
These are beautiful in Brass, Copper and Sterling Silver. I made mine using all 24 gauge sterling silver sheet, 1 1/4” Disk cutter, Chisel, No stone. Just silver balls which were formed using just 18ga sterling wire. You will also need 6 inches of 20 wire for the ear wires. To make just as photo: need (2) 6mm SS bezel cups, (2) 6mm garnet cabs & 3 inches of 16ga sterling bead wire.
Date: Friday July 17th, 2026
Time: 5:00-8:00pm (Pizza & Earrings)!
Class: ‘Harlequin’ Earrings
Made using the New Baroque texture plate and 22ga silver sheet through the rolling mill. Then forming these unique Kite style ear wires with 20ga half hard round sterling silver wire. No soldering for this project.
Date: July 25th, 2026
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Class: Wavy Stacker Rings/Bracelets
Formed using 10-12 gauge round copper/sterling silver wire. In this class you will learn to do basic soldering along with using the hydraulic press with unique wavy dyes. Solder and set 5-6mm bezel cups with cabs for a beautiful ring. These can be worn individually or as a set.
Date: August 1st, 2026
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Class: Shot Plate Pendant
In this class you will learn to use texture plates in the rolling mill (22ga-24ga silver sheet), fire the torch to form silver balls (3" 16ga round wire), and bezel set a small 6-8mm cabochon in the center.
Date: August 8th , 2026
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Class: Art Nouveau Earrings
These earrings are created with 22-24ga sheet, large crown bezel and bezel set 5mm cabochons.
Date: August 15, 2026
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Class: Intro to Bezel Set Large Cabs & Bails
This is an introduction to silversmithing. Need 24ga silver sheet, large oval cabochon stone of your choice, 3/16” fine silver bezel wire or crown bezel, 18ga round silver wire & hard/medium/easy silver solder. All supplies will be available to purchase the day of class. Tools are provided.
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Class: Shot Plate Dangle Earrings
To create these fun and unique earrings you will need to start with 14-16ga square wire. 3 inches of 16 ga round wire, couple of sterling ear wires & some medium/easy silver solder paste.
Date: August 29th, 2026
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Class: ‘Happy Bee’ Pendant
This one of a kind pendant is created by starting with 22ga sterling sheet, rolling it through the rolling mill with rose texture plate. Next using the flower pancake dye in the hydraulic press to cut out the shape. Make a bail & solder on the Bee. Now you have a ‘Happy Bee’!
Date: September 5th, 2026
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Class: The Chandelier Earrings
Handcrafted with 14ga sterling silver square wire, these elegant earrings feature two 6mm fancy sterling silver jump rings and delicate beads suspended on sterling headpins. If You want to go a step further, adding a 5mm bezel cup and cabs to the center will really make them sparkle.
Preregister for 20% off supplies!
Interested in taking a class?
Call (618) 988-2389 or submit the form below ahead of class to preregister!
Cost is $12.50 + supplies. All tools needed are there for you to use!
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