Explore smithing techniques that date back to ancient times or learn more modern fundamentals. In the Jewelry and Metalsmithing studio you can learn to carve, shape, size and design your own jewelry made from quality materials. We also offer resources for stone setting, casting, and polishing. For members inexperienced with metalsmithing, we offer several workshops a term to get you started.
Tools Available
- Casting equipment
- Fabrication equipment
- Buffing and polishing equipment
- A variety of torches
- Shears
- Brakes
- Rolling mill
- Most hand tools
Open Studio Hours
Open Studio hours are available for participants who have completed an orientation or studio approval process.
Hours are subject to change and may vary from week to week.
Spring Finals Week (June 8 - June 14)
Wednesday: Studio Closed (Project pick-up 12pm-5pm only)
Thursday: Studio Closed (Project pick-up 12pm-5pm only)
Friday: Studio Closed (Project pick-up 12pm-5pm only)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
June 15 - June 21
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
June 22 - June 28
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
June 29 - July 5
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Open 2pm-5pm for Silver Ring workshop. No open studio.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
July 6 - July 12
Monday: 12pm-5pm
Tuesday: 12pm-5pm
Wednesday: 12pm-1:30pm
Thursday: 12pm-1:30pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
July 13 - July 19
Monday: 12pm-5pm
Tuesday: 12pm-5pm
Wednesday: 12pm-1:30pm
Thursday: 12pm-5pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
July 20 - July 26
Monday: 12pm-5pm
Tuesday: 12pm-5pm
Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Thursday: 12pm-1:30pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
July 27 - August 2
Monday: 12pm-5pm
Tuesday: 12pm-5pm
Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Thursday: 12pm-1:30pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
August 3 - August 9
Monday: 12pm-5pm
Tuesday: 12pm-5pm
Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Thursday: 12pm-5pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
August 10 - August 16
Monday: 12pm-5pm
Tuesday: 12pm-5pm
Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Thursday: 12pm-5pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
August 17 - August 30
Monday: 12pm-5pm
Tuesday: 12pm-5pm
Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Thursday: 12pm-5pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
August 24 - August 23
Monday: 12pm-5pm
Tuesday: 12pm-5pm
Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Thursday: 12pm-5pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Craft Center will be closed for from August 29 through September 29. We will reopen for Fall Term on Wednesday, September 30. Staff will not always be present on-site during that time. For questions, please email craftctr@uoregon.edu.
Studio Information
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Jewelry Studio Orientation Information
Studio Orientations
Please visit the Craft Center home page to view registration dates for orientations including Jewelry Orientations. To register, visit myemu.uoregon.edu.
You must have previous experience to take a Jewelry Orientation.
That experience must include the following:
- Proficiency in basic metalworking techniques, such as sawing, filing, and sanding.
- Knowledge of soldering techniques and safety protocols.
- Familiarity with using a flex shaft, polishing equipment, torches, safe jewelry chemical usage, and other tools.
Jewelry Studio Policies
Orientation Required: First-time users need to complete a studio orientation to review tools, safety, and cleanup procedures.
Safety: Eye protection is available to check out at the front desk. Long hair needs to be tied back. (If you need a hair tie, just ask the front desk!)
Materials: Some materials are available to purchase at the front desk including silver, copper, and brass sheets or wire, nickel plated silver, bezel wire, saw blades, sandpaper, and solder.
Casting/Enameling: No access to casting materials or the enameling kilns outside of scheduled workshops.
Respect Shared Space: Noise should be kept low; use headphones if listening to music. Do not move other people's items without the help of a Craft Center employee.
Clean Your Workspace: Users are responsible for cleaning any materials and surfaces they use, disposing of trash in designated bins, and leaving the space ready for others.
Storage: There is no storage in the Jewelry Studio.
End of Term Clean Up: Studio clean-up will happen during Finals Week of the current term. All materials left behind will be recycled.
No Food or Drink: For safety reasons, no food or drink is allowed in the studio. Lidded containers are fine.
Closed-Toe Shoes: The Craft Center requires closed-toe shoes to be worn in every studio. If you do not have proper footwear, you will be turned away.