Classes

5 week class 

Thursday 1-4 pm
April 29th - May 27th

Textured Ring + Bar Pendant + Layered Two-Tone Earrings
*Class projects subject to change.  Instructor will offer alternative projects (using the same techniques) to students who have previously taken Level One to allow them to continue to hone these skills.

Over a 5 week period, Students make a ring, a pendant and a pair of earrings. They will learn the following during these projects:

• Textured Ring: hammer and stamp texturing, simple forming, butt joint soldering, finishing
• Bar Pendant: drilling, sawing & piercing, filing 
• Layered Two-Tone Earrings or Pendant: roll printing, sawing, filing, sweat soldering, simple wire working 

Materials for one sterling silver ring, and copper and brass for the other projects are included in the class fee. *If student wishes to work exclusively in sterling silver, there will be additional material fees.

Prerequisite: No experience needed.
Students will be introduced to the basics of silversmithing, and once this level one course has been completed, students may graduate to any of our level two classes.

COVID CLASS POLICY INFORMATION

Workshop Cancellation Policy:

Student Cancellation:
Due to the small class sizes and demand for each seat, if you are unable to attend a class for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible to allow another student to register for the class.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds for student cancellations, but we can offer credit to be applied toward a future workshop based on the time frame in which you have notified us of your cancellation.

• Please notify us at least 72 hours prior to the workshop date and time for full credit towards another workshop.
• Less than 72 hours notice from class date and time, you will receive a 50% credit towards another workshop.
• If cancelled within 24 hours of workshop or if you are a no-show to class, we cannot offer any credit.

Low-Enrollment Cancellation:
Workshop cancellations are decided three days before the start date. In the rare event that MAKE MADE must cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment, currently enrolled students will have the option to have the entire class fee refunded or held as credit for future workshops.

5 week class

Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm
June 3 - July 1

Level One Casting Class : Carved + Cast Rings 

In this course, beginner to intermediate students will learn the basics of wax carving by hand carving a ring from block wax. They will learn how to:

• Measure and mark the wax with visible planning lines and precision cuts used in 3-dimensional planning and layout techniques for subtractive wax carving.
• Carve, file, and polish the wax models
• Measure/convert wax to metal weights and invest the wax model
• Cast using the centrifugal method
• Saw, file and polish the metal cast ring to perfection  

Wax is included in the class fee, however metal is not. Materials fee will be assessed during class, and is based on individual student' design/project requirements.  will have raw materials for purchase onsite.
 
Prerequisite: No experience needed.
Students will be introduced to the basics of wax carving and once this level one casting course has been completed, students may graduate to our level two casting class.

COVID CLASS POLICY INFORMATION

Workshop Cancellation Policy:

Student Cancellation:
Due to the small class sizes and demand for each seat, if you are unable to attend a class for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible to allow another student to register for the class.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds for student cancellations, but we can offer credit to be applied toward a future workshop based on the time frame in which you have notified us of your cancellation.

• Please notify us at least 72 hours prior to the workshop date and time for full credit towards another workshop.
• Less than 72 hours notice from class date and time, you will receive a 50% credit towards another workshop.
• If cancelled within 24 hours of workshop or if you are a no-show to class, we cannot offer any credit.

Low-Enrollment Cancellation:
Workshop cancellations are decided three days before the start date. In the rare event that MAKE MADE must cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment, currently enrolled students will have the option to have the entire class fee refunded or held as credit for future workshops.

5 week class

Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm
June 3 - July 1

Level One Casting Class : Carved + Cast Rings 

In this course, beginner to intermediate students will learn the basics of wax carving by hand carving a ring from block wax. They will learn how to:

• Measure and mark the wax with visible planning lines and precision cuts used in 3-dimensional planning and layout techniques for subtractive wax carving.
• Carve, file, and polish the wax models
• Measure/convert wax to metal weights and invest the wax model
• Cast using the centrifugal method
• Saw, file and polish the metal cast ring to perfection  

Wax is included in the class fee, however metal is not. Materials fee will be assessed during class, and is based on individual student' design/project requirements.  will have raw materials for purchase onsite.
 
Prerequisite: No experience needed.
Students will be introduced to the basics of wax carving and once this level one casting course has been completed, students may graduate to our level two casting class.

COVID CLASS POLICY INFORMATION

Workshop Cancellation Policy:

Student Cancellation:
Due to the small class sizes and demand for each seat, if you are unable to attend a class for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible to allow another student to register for the class.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds for student cancellations, but we can offer credit to be applied toward a future workshop based on the time frame in which you have notified us of your cancellation.

• Please notify us at least 72 hours prior to the workshop date and time for full credit towards another workshop.
• Less than 72 hours notice from class date and time, you will receive a 50% credit towards another workshop.
• If cancelled within 24 hours of workshop or if you are a no-show to class, we cannot offer any credit.

Low-Enrollment Cancellation:
Workshop cancellations are decided three days before the start date. In the rare event that MAKE MADE must cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment, currently enrolled students will have the option to have the entire class fee refunded or held as credit for future workshops.

5 week class

Thursdays 1-4 pm
August 19 - September 16 

 Textured Ring + Bar Pendant + Layered Two-Tone Earrings
*Class projects subject to change.  Instructor will offer alternative projects (using the same techniques) to students who have previously taken Level One to allow them to continue to hone these skills.

Over a 5 week period, Students make a ring, a pendant and a pair of earrings. They will learn the following during these projects:

• Textured Ring: hammer and stamp texturing, simple forming, butt joint soldering, finishing
• Bar Pendant: drilling, sawing & piercing, filing 
• Layered Two-Tone Earrings or Pensant: roll printing, sawing, filing, sweat soldering, simple wire working 

Materials for one sterling silver ring, and copper and brass for the other projects are included in the class fee. *If student wishes to work exclusively in sterling silver, there will be additional material fees.

Prerequisite: No experience needed.
Students will be introduced to the basics of silversmithing, and once this level one course has been completed, students may graduate to any of our level two classes.

COVID CLASS POLICY INFORMATION

Workshop Cancellation Policy:

Student Cancellation:
Due to the small class sizes and demand for each seat, if you are unable to attend a class for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible to allow another student to register for the class.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds for student cancellations, but we can offer credit to be applied toward a future workshop based on the time frame in which you have notified us of your cancellation.

• Please notify us at least 72 hours prior to the workshop date and time for full credit towards another workshop.
• Less than 72 hours notice from class date and time, you will receive a 50% credit towards another workshop.
• If cancelled within 24 hours of workshop or if you are a no-show to class, we cannot offer any credit.

Low-Enrollment Cancellation:
Workshop cancellations are decided three days before the start date. In the rare event that MAKE MADE must cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment, currently enrolled students will have the option to have the entire class fee refunded or held as credit for future workshops.

5 week class

Thursdays 6 - 9 pm
August 19 - September 16

Bezels and Prong Set Cabochons

This Level Two course will continue to cover the basics of silversmithing and jewelry design/fabrication.  We will cover basic forming, soldering, bezel making and setting, simple prongs, and liver of sulfur patinas.  Students will have the opportunity to work in copper, brass, and/or sterling silver.  

Materials are not included and material fees will be assessed during class, and is based on individual student's metal choices and project requirements.  We will have raw materials for purchase onsite, or you're welcome to bring your own.

Prerequisite: This class is designed for students who have already familiarized themselves with the basics of metalsmithing -- having completed at least one Level One Course at MAKE MADE or equivalent experience via Make + Sip Courses or other courses taught by Danielle or Katie. 

COVID CLASS POLICY INFORMATION

Workshop Cancellation Policy:

Student Cancellation:
Due to the small class sizes and demand for each seat, if you are unable to attend a class for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible to allow another student to register for the class.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds for student cancellations, but we can offer credit to be applied toward a future workshop based on the time frame in which you have notified us of your cancellation.

• Please notify us at least 72 hours prior to the workshop date and time for full credit towards another workshop.
• Less than 72 hours notice from class date and time, you will receive a 50% credit towards another workshop.
• If cancelled within 24 hours of workshop or if you are a no-show to class, we cannot offer any credit.

Low-Enrollment Cancellation:
Workshop cancellations are decided three days before the start date. In the rare event that MAKE MADE must cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment, currently enrolled students will have the option to have the entire class fee refunded or held as credit for future workshops.