Class offerings
All our classes are held at Fleur, a creative space in Denver.
To view our full schedule of upcoming Jewelry Making Workshops, visit Fleur’s Website!
stone Setting Workshop
In this four hour workshop, we will cover the basics of soldering and the steps to hand fabricate a bezel stone setting in sterling silver. Each participant will be working with a cabochon to create a stone setting, which can then be finished as a pendant, cuff, ring, bolo tie - you can be as creative as you like!
Class Includes:
your chosen stone (different stones are listed regularly - just pick the number of stone you want to work with! Each stone is one of a kind)
sterling silver sheet and bezel wire
various sterling silver ring band / bale wires (for ring or pendant options)
brass wire (for cuff or hair pin options)
infographic on bezel settings
*all tools and equipment provided for the duration of the class
Sand Casting Workshop
In this three hour workshop, you will learn the basics of sand casting and walk out with a finished, sterling silver signet ring. This class is perfect for those that love organic and raw styles as sand casting sometimes has a mind of it’s own and can leave rustic marks of sand and dents in your ring (we personally love the results)!
We will start with three different style signet rings you can choose from and follow the steps to create a mold for our cast in the sand. Once the mold is prepared, attendees will work side by side with an instructor to melt scrap silver down and then pour into their sand mold. After that, we will learn how to file, sand and polish your rings to your liking. Attendees will be able to re-cast their rings up to three times, as sometimes the cast may not be successful. This class is great for those that want to try something new and play with the possibilities of metal-working. If you’ve taken a jewelry making class with us before, this is a great follow up workshop that will reinforce your already learned skills and teach you something new.
Stacking Ring Workshop
Learn to make your own sterling silver stacking rings! In this two hour workshop, we will learn how to cut, form, heat, solder, and texture metal - all in the process of making two sterling silver rings.
This workshop includes all materials and tools necessary for fabricating your stacking ring. Class is limited to 8 people. No prior jewelry making knowledge necessary.
Forged Cuff Workshop
Learn foundational techniques of working with metal, all in the process of making a classic forged cuff. Each participant will be able to choose between brass, copper, or sterling silver as we follow the steps to anneal and strike the wire, altering its shape and hardness. Participants will learn best practices for using acetylene torches, striking metal on an anvil, and finishing with filing and sanding. Leave wearing what you create in this 2.5-hour workshop!
This workshop includes all materials and tools necessary for fabricating your cuff. Class is limited to 8 people. No prior jewelry making knowledge necessary.
Brass Earring Workshop
Get creative in this workshop and design your own pair of brass earrings! In this three hour workshop, you will learn how to saw, texture and form metal, all while creating your own pair of brass earrings. We will provide stencils and ideas for shapes, but this class is designed to inspire your inner creativity through play and experimentation with metal. By the end of the three hours, you and all other attendees will have completed a unique pair of brass, dangle earrings to last a lifetime.
Class Includes:
2x3 sheet of 24 gauge brass
scrap brass and copper
one pair of 14K gold filled ear hooks
all tools and equipment needed for the duration of class
Wedding Band Workshop
Make your own wedding bands in this private workshop with you and your partner. This class is entirely customizable, from materials to design choices. Click the link below to fill out the form and start the process.
INtro to Jewelry Making Course
This intensive course includes 12 class hours of jewelry making, covered over 4 days. Each student will learn the basics to jewelry making through various projects. You will dive into a hands-on classroom where you will design and fabricate jewelry in a supportive and creative atmosphere. Students will become familiar with all of the essential techniques, including sawing, heating and forming metal, soldering, ring making, bezel stone setting, polishing and finishing each piece. You’ll have the opportunity to make several pieces and learn new skills along the way.
This course includes:
12 hours of instructor-led coursework
Free open studio hours throughout the duration of the course
Copper and Brass Materials
All tools and equipment needed for the duration of the course
Scrap metals
Jewelry Making II: Advanced Techniques
Take your jewelry-making skills to the next level in our Jewelry II Course. This skill-based course focuses on hands-on learning, allowing you to apply new techniques to your own designs. Students will explore helpful techniques in sawing and forming, further their soldering abilities and begin the process of hand-fabricating settings for faceted stones. The curriculum for the course is as follows:
Day 1: Intro to Flex Shaft & Advanced Sawing, Forming and Soldering Techniques
Day 2: Continuing Soldering Techniques & Intro to Prong Settings
Day 3: Intro to Tube and Flush Settings
Day 4: Refining Techniques
To be eligible to sign up, students must have completed our Intro to Jewelry Making Course OR have proficient understanding and application of ring making and soldering techniques, using a jeweler’s saw and hand files, and have experience working with brass copper and sterling silver materials.
