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Are you interested in having a line of your jewelry plated with gold or silver? The process of electroplating can be overwhelming so we made

August 06, 2019

Jewelry Plating Contractors

Are you interested in having a line of your jewelry plated with gold or silver? The process of electroplating can be overwhelming so we made a list of jewelry plating contractors that would be happy to provide the service for you.

Whether you are ready to start working with a jewelry casting contractor or are just curious to see what services are out there you should c

August 05, 2019

Jewelry Casting Contractors

by Kelli Vanyek Greene

Whether you are ready to start working with a jewelry casting contractor or are just curious to see what services are out there you should check out our list of U.S. companies ready to help out small jewelry businesses.

We have compiled a list of the best college metal programs and BFAs for jewelry across the country.

July 15, 2019

College Metals Programs & BFAs for Jewelry

by Kelli Vanyek Greene

Are you interested in getting your BFA or furthering your education in jewelry and small metals? We have compiled a list of college metal programs and BFAs for jewelry across the country.

Whether you're a beginner or experienced, these studio schools will help advance your jewelry making skills with a variety of class options.

February 26, 2019

Halstead's Preferred Studio Schools

by Ashley Maldonado

We have developed great relationships with jewelry making schools all over the country. They offer a range of 1 day workshops to multi-week classes with experienced instructors.

Kids make jewelry at Creative Side Jewelry Academy in Austin, Texas. learn about their innovative youth curriculum to get the next generation at the bench.

May 22, 2018

The Next Generation of Metalsmiths

by Kelli Vanyek Greene

Are you looking for a studio experience for your children? Are you thinking about spearheading a youth metals program in your community? This interview will inspire you to create a legacy of arts appreciation, advocacy and maker skills for a new generation of metalsmiths.

Halstead is proud to support jewelry events such as retreats and symposiums across the country. Our amazing jewelry community is doing great

February 19, 2018

2019 Jewelry Events: Conferences, Retreats & Symposiums

by Katie Hacker

Jewelry making events, retreats and symposiums are all around the country! They offer great classes to help you expand your skill set and even better networking opportunities to connect with fellow jewelers. You may even see a happy Halstead face at some of these events!

Take a jewelry making class from one of Halstead's Preferred Teachers. Find classes at shows and retreats or in studios around the country.

January 23, 2018

Best Jewelry Teachers in the USA: Halstead's Preferred Teacher Classes List

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Looking for a great jewelry making class experience? Check out our list of the best jewelry teachers in the USA who regularly travel to different locations around the country to teach new makers.

See why we highly recommend jewelry making classes at the Silvera Jewelry School in Berkeley, California in the bay area.

August 19, 2014

School Profile: Silvera Jewelry School

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Heading to San Francisco? You might want to take a metalsmithing class at the Silvera Jewelry School!

Meet Julie Sanford, the founder of the outstanding Michigan jewelry school Studio JSD. Learn about the school and the classes they offer each year.

June 12, 2014

Jewelry School Profile: Julie Sanford's Studio JSD

by Erica Stice

Read about Studio JSD, a jewelry school we highly recommend for locals in the Midwest and visitors! Get a lakeside cottage for the weekend and enjoy all that Julie Sanford's studio can offer.

Learn about studioFLUX, Thomas Mann's jewelry studio school located in New Orleans, LA. Learn sawing and soldering from a master.

April 01, 2014

School Profile: StudioFLUX

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Need an excuse to go to New Orleans? Check out jewelry classes with Thomas Mann & other instructors at StudioFLUX.