So many of you have come to classes in the studio and then said: "I want to take ALL of the classes!!!!"

You want to go deeper than just a quick 3 hour course.

You want to learn as much as you can and soak it all in. You want to feel more comfortable working with a torch and have more time to practice your skills.

The Mentorship is a more in-depth class than anything else we offer. With a maximum of 6 students, you’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions and get support and guidance.

The focus is on learning foundational skills, rather than completing set projects like we do in our short classes. So, instead of making a spinner ring, you’ll be learning 3 different types of soldering that you can apply in any way you choose.

Mentorship Level 1: Beginner (March-April, Sundays)

5 Weeks of Instruction + 1 Open Studio Session

Class 1: Introduction to soldering-we’ll take a deep dive into how and why soldering works and practice our skills by making 3 types of rings.

Class 2: Sawing and Soldering: We will get acquainted with the jeweler’s saw to cut out elements and join two flat pieces of sheet metal together in a process called sweat soldering. We’ll create a pendant from scratch.

Class 3: Open Hollow forms with a small stone: We’ll learn how to create “frames” on our jewelry to create dimension and divide areas then add a gemstone

Class 4: Bezel Setting: You will love learning to create a bezel setting from scratch as you make a pair of earrings or pendants

Class 5: Torch Fired Enameling: You’ll learn to sift and fire enamel onto copper to create jewelry of your choice

Class 6: Open Studio: Finish any outstanding projects, catch up on any structured lessons you missed or work independently on your own projects.

Some of the Skills You'll learn:
Foundational metalsmithing skills including how to use butane and acetylene torches; how to set up a home studio; the five rules of soldering; how to clean, polish and finish your work, adding texture and patina, recycling your silver and more!

* Mentorship Classes are offered once per week and there are NO make-up times or refunds for sessions you cannot attend. Open studio is a chance to review anything you may have missed and catch up on work. If the studio needs to cancel a class, we will offer an alternate make-up date for the cancelled session.

Tools available to use:
Acetylene/air Torch, Butane Torches, Rolling Mill, Hydraulic Press, Buffing Machine, Foredom flex shaft with various bits, files, mandrels, forming tools, polishing papers and pads, guillotine shear, french shears, various wire work tools, ring clamps, bezel pushers, etc.


What You'll Get In Each Series
A solid introduction to jewelry making and inspiration to keep on creating!

A community of other aspiring jewelry makers to share ideas with

Assistance and advice to set-up your own home studio.

A list of the tools and supplies we use in classes and where to purchase them.

Access to Rio for Schools Discount which gives you the Rio Pro Discount on Supplies and Shipping for 6 months

If you have more questions or would like references from some of our graduates, feel free to contact me.

You can also check out our reviews on our Facebook Page.

Click on the link below if you’re ready to sign up!

Hope to meet you in the studio soon!

Kelly

Check out some of our student’s work below!