Craft Center member using metal sander.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing

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

Studio Hours

Open Studio Hours*: ​​​
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The Craft Center will be closed September 2-September 24. The Craft Center will reopen for Fall Term on September 25.

Monday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed 

Monday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed 

*Hours are subject to change and may vary from week to week.

Orientation Schedule:

Signups for the Jewelry Orientation are below. An orientation must be completed before your first visit in order to use the studio. Orientations are only available during Week 2, 3, and 4 of the term. 

Experience is required to complete an orientation. ​​


Orientation Registration

Studio Orientation is required for all new studio users not registered for a workshop to become acquainted with studio policies and space usage. Users must have prior experience to take this orientation. Prior experience is defined as workshop or class experience within the past 2 years and a full understanding of the studio processes from beginning to end.

Jewelry Studio Orientation

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Student Price: $0.00
Non-student Price: $0.00

Silver Rings

Intro Special: Silver Rings

Student Price: $20.00
Non-student Price: $20.00

Instructor: Lili Wechsler-Azen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person filing copper bracelet

Beginning Jewelry Fabrication

Student Price: $210.00
Non-student Price: $245.00

Instructor: Margarita O'Brien

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 2, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 16, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 23, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 30, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, November 6, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Learn the fundamental skills for creating beautiful jewelry and metal work. You'll practice many fundamental studio skills to execute your artistic vision. Fabrication techniques will include design, cutting, filing, soldering, and finishing.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Enameling

Student Price: $140.00
Non-student Price: $165.00

Instructor: Margarita O'Brien

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Learn the fundamental skills and techniques of fusing colored glass to metal. Create colorful pieces with copper and lead free enamels to use in jewelry or wall art. We will explore sifting, stenciling, wet packing, and foils to create your images.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Two silver rings

Silver Rings 10/5

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Cian Whalen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Silver Rings

Silver Rings 10/12

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Cian Whalen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Silver Rings

Silver Rings 10/19

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Cian Whalen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person hammering on copper sheet

Continuing Jewelry Fabrication

Student Price: $140.00
Non-student Price: $165.00

Instructor: Neva Gruver

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Expand your knowledge of the jewelry studio. Learn new processes and techniques through demos and hands-on assistance.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. Prior fabrication experience required. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Silver Rings

Silver Rings 10/26

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Lili Wechsler-Azen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Silver Rings

Silver Rings 11/9

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Lili Wechsler-Azen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Silver Rings

Silver Rings 11/13

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Margarita O'Brien

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, November 13, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.