Jewelry Making Workshops
1-Day Workshops:
Weaving a Byzantine chain
3-hour class
Learn how to make a jump ring, and how to weave it into a beautiful bracelet.
I guarantee everyone will learn how to assemble this really cool link, and hopefully everyone will
finish it in class (if not you take the links needed to finish at home). I am confident everyone
will be hooked and want to learn more patterns; I will demonstrate other link patterns as well.
All supplies included, brass or copper links supplied: you may wish to purchase sterling silver to work with
(supplies on hand) Don't bring anything but a happy attitude. :)
$125
Flower Pendant or Earrings Workshop
4-hour class
Learn how to cut out and rivet a flower pendant: This is a hands on get just a little bit dirty class...
bring a picture or have an idea of a flower you love and together we will make it happen in metal,
maybe you wish to work in different colors of metal for a nice contrast... whatever you want we can
create it together. This is a basic introduction to basic jewelry making, so before you sign up
for a 4-week class perhaps you may wish to try this one-day 4-hour workshop first to see if this
excites you (I believe you will be smitten!) Supplies included: Base metals included (brass, copper)
you may wish to purchase sterling silver to work with (supplies on hand) Bring a flower picture if you like.
$150
4-Week Classes
Twice a week
Into to Jewelry Making
This definitely is a hands on get really dirty class. You will learn how to solder, rivet, pierce, and fabricate different metals. Together we will explore how metal can be hammered, heated, manipulated, and put together in different fashions to create some awesome designs. I guarantee that not only will this be informative but lots of fun as well. Most tools supplied: Base metals supplied you may wish to purchase sterling silver to work with (supplies on hand)
4 weeks long 8 classes total. (Twice a week)
$600
Intro to Jewelry Making - short version
Once a week
This is a shorter version of my intro to jewelry class still a hands on get slightly dirty class just giving you an appetizer of what you can really do with metal. You will learn how to solder, rivet, pierce, and fabricate different metals. Together we will create projects that work for you and your skill set. I guarantee that not only will this be informative but lots of fun as well. Most tools supplied: Base metals supplied you may wish to purchase sterling silver to work with (supplies on hand) 4 weeks long 4 classes total. (Once a week)
$325
Classes taught by jewelry instructor Ria Smith at her studio on Jeweler's Row in Philadelphia, PA
Where: Ria Smith's Studio 709 Sansom st. 2nd floor Phila. Pa. "Jewelers Row"
All Classes: 50 % deposit required, balance due by first class. Credit cards accepted.
To sign up: Call Ria Smith 610-202-1220 or email workshops@riasmithdesigns.com
Intermediate Jewelry Design: coming soon
One on One Sessions available: Ask for Details