Classes

5 week class

THURSDAYS 6-9 pm
February 16 - March 16, 2023

 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.

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. If you are sick or have been exposed to COVID, please DO NOT come to 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

THURSDAY 6 - 9 pm
March 30 - May 11 (no class 4/13 & 5/4) 

Intermediate / Advanced Stone Setting

This Level Two course will cover more advanced bezel setting techniques for cabochons as well as basic tube setting faceted stones. 

• sharp corner and fancy shaped bezel setting for flat backed stones (irregular, square, pear-shaped, marquise and geometric selections) 
• get beyond bezel wire: hammer setting thicker walled bezels
• tab setting (a hybrid of bezel and prongs)
• tube setting round faceted stones

Materials are not included and material fees will be assessed during class, and are 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 and stone setting -- 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. 

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
September 7 - October 5 

SWIVEL LOCKETS
In this course, students will learn how to fabricate a simple locket and/or small box. Students will learn how to use the circle cutters, dapping punches and more advanced fabrication and soldering techniques. Simple hinge making and locking mechanisms will also be taught in this class.

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. 

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.