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.
- Casting equipment
- Fabrication equipment
- Buffing and polishing equipment
- A variety of torches
- Shears
- Brakes
- Rolling mill
- Most hand tools
Studio Hours & Information
Open Studio Hours*:
The Craft Center is closed for Winter Break. We will reopen at 10am on Monday, January 8. See you in the new year!
All inquiries should be emailed to craftctr@uoregon.edu.
*Hours are subject to change and may vary from week to week.
Studio Announcements:
No studio announcements at this time.
Orientation Registration - Full for Fall Term
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.
Orientations will open for Winter Term by 12pm on January 8, 2024.
Intro Special: Silver Rings
Student Price: $20.00Non-student Price: $20.00
Instructor: Lili Wechsler-Azen
- Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
*This workshop is full for Winter Term. UO Students can add themselves to the Waitlist. Non-Students can add themselves to the Waitlist on December 18th beginning at 12pm.*
Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.
No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Introductory materials included.
This workshop does not provide enough experience to qualify for a full studio orientation.
Seats available: 0
Silver Rings 1/18
Student Price: $40.00Non-student Price: $50.00
Instructor: Lili Wechsler-Azen
- Thursday, January 18, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
*This workshop is full for Winter Term. UO Students can add themselves to the Waitlist. Non-Students can add themselves to the Waitlist on December 18th beginning at 12pm.*
Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.
No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Introductory materials included.
This workshop does not provide enough experience to qualify for a full studio orientation.
Seats available: 0
Beginning Jewelry Fabrication
Student Price: $210.00Non-student Price: $245.00
Instructor: Margarita O'Brien
- Monday, January 22, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Monday, January 29, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Monday, February 5, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Monday, February 12, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Monday, February 19, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Monday, February 26, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
*This workshop is full for Winter Term. UO Students can add themselves to the Waitlist. Non-Students can add themselves to the Waitlist on December 18th beginning at 12pm.*
Learn the fundamental skills for creating beautiful jewelry and metal work. You'll practice many different jewelry studio skills to execute your artistic vision. Fabrication techniques will include design, cutting, filing, soldering, and finishing.
No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Introductory materials included.
This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation to use the studio during Open Studio time.
Seats available: 0
Silver Rings 1/25
Student Price: $40.00Non-student Price: $50.00
Instructor: Lili Wechsler-Azen
- Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
*This workshop is full for Winter Term. UO Students can add themselves to the Waitlist. Non-Students can add themselves to the Waitlist on December 18th beginning at 12pm.*
Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.
No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Introductory materials included.
This workshop does not provide enough experience to qualify for a full studio orientation.
Seats available: 0
Silver Rings 2/7
Student Price: $40.00Non-student Price: $50.00
Instructor: Margarita O'Brien
- Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
*This workshop is full for Winter Term. UO Students can add themselves to the Waitlist. Non-Students can add themselves to the Waitlist on December 18th beginning at 12pm.*
Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.
No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Introductory materials included.
This workshop does not provide enough experience to qualify for a full studio orientation.
Seats available: 0
Bezels and Baskets
Student Price: $140.00Non-student Price: $165.00
Instructor: Margarita O'Brien
- Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
As a next step in your jewelry adventures, learn some simple settings for stones and other objects. We'll practice with both premade and self-constructed settings. Successful soldering is a necessary pre-requisite for this workshop.
Prior jewelry experience is required. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Introductory materials included.
This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation to use the studio during Open Studio time.
Seats available: 3