New for 2024!

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.

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 or ring 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

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 Level 1: Beginner (June, Sundays) Class 10-1 with Kelly Diemond and Joshua Price

Class 1: Upcycling Metal-Melting and Re-using silver scrap-Ring or Pendant

Class 2: Water Casting-Learn to prepare a crucible for melting and pouring metal to create organic shapes

Class 3: Lost Wax Carving with Joshua Price-Learn to carve a ring from wax that will then be sent out for casting (there is an additional fee for casting, based on the metal you choose and the weight of your piece.)

Class 4: Creative exploration: Turn Your Castings and embellishments into jewelry with support from Kelly

Class 5: Finish Lost Wax Casting with Joshua Price-Sprue removal and clean-up of your casted ring

Class 6: Open Studio to finish up projects and/or practice skills covered during class

* Mentorship Classes (with exception of Sell What You Make/Online) 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 both in the studio and online in our Facebook Group.

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!

Kelly

Check out some of our student’s work below!