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 & Information
Open Studio Hours*:
Week Eight (May 19 - May 25)
Monday: 12pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 5:30pm
Thursday: 12pm - 5:30pm
Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6pm
Sunday: Closed
Week Nine (May 26 - June 1)
Monday: Closed (Memorial Day)
Tuesday: 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 5:30pm
Thursday: 12pm - 9pm
Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6pm
Sunday: Closed
Week Ten (June 2 - June 8)
Monday: 12pm - 9pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 9pm
Thursday: 12pm - 9pm
Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6pm
Sunday: Closed
Finals Week (June 9 - June 15)
Monday: 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 6pm
Thursday: 12pm - 6pm
Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Craft Center will be closed for summer break from June 15 through July 6. We will reopen for Summer Term on July 7.
*Hours are subject to change and may vary from week to week. Open Studio Hours are updated weekly.
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Jewelry Studio Orientation Information
Winter Term Studio Orientations
Jewelry Orientations will be posted and available for registration starting at 10am on Monday, April 7. To register, visit myemu.uoregon.edu. Mid-Term orientations will open at 10am on Monday, May 5.
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.