Metalwork Jewelry Classes
Scroll down to read descriptions of all of the Paper Arts Classes offered at Tortured Heart Studio. View all available Metalsmith classes here. To schedule a private party or custom project, text Stephanie at 850-341-0471.
Metalwork Make & Take: Stamped Charms
Description: You can make sterling silver charms with names, words, mandalas & motifs. Each charm will have a jump ring bail so you can wear it on a necklace, bracelet, or earring.
Prerequisites: No experience required for this fun easy workshop.
Techniques: Cutting shapes, making discs, filing, sanding, drilling, stamping, connecting, using patina, polishing.
Tools: All tools provided.
Materials: $25 kit with sterling silver for 3 small charms, purchased in class.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
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Metalwork Make & Take: Textured Earrings
Description: You can make long or short textured sterling silver earrings for yourself or as a gift.
Prerequisites: No experience required for this fun easy workshop.
Techniques: Cutting, hammer & roller mill texturing, filing, sanding, drilling, connecting, using patina, polishing.
Tools: All tools provided.
Materials: $25 kit with sterling silver for 1 pair of earrings with earhooks, purchased in class.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
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Metalwork Make & Take: Stacking Rings
Description: You can make endless stackers in round, square, twist, bead, and hammered stock.
Prerequisites: No experience required for this fun easy workshop.
Techniques: Measuring rings to size, hammering, forming, using microtorch to fuse & solder, using patina, polishing.
Tools: All tools provided.
Materials: $35 kit with sterling silver for 3 rings, purchased in class.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
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Metalwork Make & Take: Cabochon Ring
Description: You can make a sterling silver ring with a bezel set cabochon gemstone.
Prerequisites: No experience required for this fun easy workshop.
Techniques: Measuring ring to size, soldering a bezel cup, setting a cabochon stone, using patina, polishing.
Tools: All tools provided.
Materials: $45 kit with sterling silver for 1 ring with bezel cup, 1 cabochon of your choice.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
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Metalwork Make & Take: Hammered Bangle Bracelet
Description: You can make a sterling silver bangle bracelet with a hammered texture, sized to fit.
Prerequisites: No experience required for this fun, easy workshop.
Techniques: Measuring to size, hammering, forming, using microtorch to solder, polishing.
Tools: All tools provided.
Materials: $65 kit with heavy sterling silver for 1 bangle bracelet.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
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Metalwork Make & Take: Hammered Hoop Earrings
Description: You can make sterling silver hoop earrings, dainty or daring in size, with a hammered texture, on an ear hook.
Prerequisites: No experience required for this fun, easy workshop.
Techniques: Measuring to size, hammering, forming, using microtorch to solder, polishing, attaching ear hook findings.
Tools: All tools provided.
Materials: $25-35-45 kit with sterling silver for small-medium-large hoop earrings.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
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Metalsmith Fundamentals Session 1
Note: Sessions 1, 2, 3, and 4 are each 3 hour sessions that are offered evening, weekday, full day Saturday or over a two-day weekend. Check the scheduler.
Description: Beginner level class focused on building skills in the fundamental techniques & tools used in jewelry making. Session 1 techniques below.
Prerequisites: None
Techniques: Measuring, marking, cutting shapes, disc making, bending, annealing, filing, sanding, hammering, texturing, drilling, using motorized rotary tools, connecting, applying patina, polishing.
Tools: All tools provided. If you have some jewelry tools, bring them with your initials or paint mark.
Materials: $15 kit with sterling silver for 1 practice project.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available. The full day classes have a 1 hour lunch break.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
Metalsmith Fundamentals Session 2
Note: Sessions 1, 2, 3, and 4 are each 3 hour sessions that are offered evening, weekday, full day Saturday or over a two-day weekend. Check the scheduler.
Description: Beginner level class focused on building skills in the fundamental techniques & tools used in jewelry making. Session 2 techniques below.
Prerequisites: Metalsmith Fundamentals Session 1
Techniques: Piercing & sawing, filing inside cutouts, sawing shapes for stones, rings, components.
Tools: All tools provided. If you have some jewelry tools, bring them with your initials or paint mark.
Materials: $15 kit with sterling silver for 1 practice project.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available. The full day classes have a 1 hour lunch break.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
Metalsmith Fundamentals Session 3
Note: Sessions 1, 2, 3, and 4 are each 3 hour sessions that are offered evening, weekday, full day Saturday or over a two-day weekend. Check the scheduler.
Description: Beginner level class focused on building skills in the fundamental techniques & tools used in jewelry making. Session 3 techniques below.
Prerequisites: Metalsmith Fundamentals Session 1 and 2
Techniques: Forming & forging wire stock for connecting, capturing, riveting, beaded links, jump rings, chain fabrication, ring shanks, components.
Tools: All tools provided. If you have some jewelry tools, bring them with your initials or paint mark.
Materials: $15 kit with sterling silver for 1 practice project.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available. The full day classes have a 1 hour lunch break.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
Metalsmith Fundamentals Session 4
Note: Sessions 1, 2, 3, and 4 are each 3 hour sessions that are offered evening, weekday, full day Saturday or over a two-day weekend. Check the scheduler.
Description: Beginner level class focused on building skills in the fundamental techniques & tools used in jewelry making. Session 4 techniques below.
Prerequisites: Metalsmith Fundamentals Sessions 1, 2, and 3
Techniques: Forming sheet stock by swaging, doming, raising, fold forming, hollow forming. This session includes how to reclaim scraps by melting into ingots and rolling into sheet or drawing into wire.
Tools: All tools provided. If you have some jewelry tools, bring them with your initials or paint mark.
Materials: $15 kit with sterling silver for 1 practice project.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available. The full day classes have a 1 hour lunch break.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
Teen Intro to Jewelry Making
Description: Beginner level class where teens 14-17 can try out some fun techniques & tools used in jewelry making.
Prerequisites: None
Techniques: Measuring, marking, cutting shapes, disc making, bending, annealing, filing, sanding, hammering, texturing, stamping, drilling, connecting, applying patina, polishing.
Tools: All tools provided. If you have some jewelry tools, bring them with your initials or paint mark.
Materials: $25 kit with sterling silver for 1 practice project.
Class size: 6 max
Food and Drink: You may bring a beverage. We have water and hot tea available.
Fees: $75 for 3 hour class.
View all available Metalsmith classes here.
Studio Visit
Not sure where to start? Have you already made some jewelry but want to round out your skills? Have a special project in mind and want to discuss private lessons? Come see us for a studio visit to check out the studio and explore a good place to jump in. Text Stephanie at 850-341-0471 to schedule.
Cancellation Policy: When you register for a class, please make sure you can attend. No refunds on registration fees will be given, with the exception of a cancellation 30+ days in advance of class start date.