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.
If you are looking to expand your skillset or meet more makers in your community, we suggest you check out one of these educational studios. Each of these programs offers regular class schedules on technical jewelry skills as well as masters workshops. Most have bench rental options or memberships available. Find a studio near you!
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B Golden Jewelry School Salt Lake City, UT and Austin, TX https://bgoldenjewelryschool.com B Golden Jewelry School has two locations, one in Salt Lake City and one in Austin. They offer jewelry classes, a jewelry business certification program, and a 6-week metalsmithing program. In addition to their educational offerings, they have a tool store and studio time available for rental. To be eligible for studio time you must have completed 15 hrs of class time. |
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Baltimore Jewelry Center Baltimore, MD https://baltimorejewelrycenter.org/ The Baltimore Jewelry Center is an educational nonprofit building a vibrant creative community for the study and practice of metalsmithing and art jewelry. We educate and inspire new and established artists, as well as promote metalsmithing and art jewelry to the general public through exhibitions, community, and educational outreach. |
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Danaca Design Seattle, WA Danaca Design is a small-scale metalworking and jewelry fabrication studio located in the University District of Seattle. We sell artisan jewelry and tools for jewelers and offer a full schedule of classes in the art of decorative metalwork and jewelry design. Our goal is to give every student the opportunity to be productive and creative at their comfort level, to hone skills and gain new abilities, to stretch, grow and experience achievement. |
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Flux Metal Arts Mentor, OH https://www.fluxmetalarts.com/ Flux Metal Arts is a small-scale metalworking and jewelry design studio serving Greater Cleveland with jewelry, metalsmithing and enameling classes and workshops, open studio time, tools and supplies for students and experienced artists of all levels. Our professionally equipped metalworking studio offers a one-of-a-kind environment to nurture your passion and inspire your creativity. |
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Harold Studio Phoenix, AZ Jewelry making and metalsmithing classes and workshops. Harold Studio offers private and group instruction. With fun activities for a night out or party with friends, you will always walk away with a piece of jewelry you made and can be proud of at Harold Studio. |
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Ignite Jewelry Studios Asheville, NC https://www.ignitejewelrystudios.com/ Two jewelers with a passion for teaching own and operate Ignite. Jessica Hall and Nora McMullen created a studio space to bring jewelers together. They offer workshops weekly teaching enameling and soldering techniques. Open studio times and resident jeweler studio space is also available. |
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Jewelry Creations Workshop Miami, FL https://www.jewelrycreationsworkshop.com/ At JCW we educate individuals in the art of jewelry making and empower originals under a creative and collaborative workspace where students, designers, and professionals can come together to learn, create, and share. Our studio offers jewelry classes that are tailored to each student. Classes are taught by trained professionals, our director, Steven Brownlee, resident instructors, and visiting instructors on a rotating basis that cater to all levels and interests. If you're a student, an experienced or aspiring jewelry designer in need of a creative home JCW also offers shared and private workspace membership options in our fully-equipped studio. |
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KP Studio Phoenix, AZ We are a jewelry studio committed to enhancing the arts community in Phoenix, Arizona by providing classes, workshops, and a place to work and share ideas. Whether you are an experienced jewelry artists or have never made a piece of jewelry, you will feel welcome into our community. We want you to have fun while learning, creating and making new friends. |
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The Makery Bulverde, TX The Makery is located in the historic Old Village of Bulverde, just outside San Antonio TX, in a century-old building that was originally built to be the community’s German 9-pin bowling alley. Now it houses 1400 light-filled square feet of fully equipped metalsmithing studio, where we hold regular 1- to 5-day workshops in enameling, metal clay, and jewelry fabrication. Their mission is to offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental space where everyone from beginners to professional studio jewelers can pursue their own creative path and learn from some of the most experienced and creative artists and instructors working today. |
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Metalwerx Waltham, MA Metalwerx promotes the art of jewelry and metals through exceptional classes, workshops, studio space, outreach programming and events for professional and personal enrichment within a supportive community of artists and learners. Our innovative school and community studio provide jewelry making instruction on topics ranging from introductory classes to professional level courses, in a well-equipped, supportive, and enthusiastic environment. Weekly classes are cutting edge and varied, and continue for three to ten weeks. Our workshops are geared to both professionals and beginners and run one to five days, or over an intensive weekend. |
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Michael Sturlin Studio Scottsdale, AZ http://www.michaelsturlinstudio.com/ My goal is to help perpetuate the traditional crafts of goldsmithing and silversmithing through teaching and transmitting what I have learned and experienced in my studio practice, with the desire to enable others to gain skill with our tools, fluency with our materials and greater success in our field. I currently devote my time and energy to teaching applied techniques in the arts of goldsmithing, jewelry making, and professional development for studio artists. |
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Silver Peak Studio Louisville, CO Located in North Boulder (NoBo) Arts District, they provide small-group metalsmithing workshops, jewelry design classes, and jewelry business classes. With a cap of 3 students per class, their classes taught by experienced jewelers set you up for an optimal learning experience! They also offer one-on-one private metalsmithing lessons and community open studio rentals by the half or full day. |
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The Smithery Columbus, OH The Smithery was founded as a working metalsmith studio and artist-made shop. Specializing in contemporary jewelry and modern craft, The Smithery provides a retail storefront showcasing a curated collection of fine handmade goods. They offer workshops, hands-on events, artist trunk shows and provide a pressure-free environment for purchasing thoughtful gifts, commemorating important life events, and adding to your own collections. |
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Studio JSD Grand Haven, MI Studio JSD is a unique jewelry design gallery, store, and studio offering artisan jewelry, tools and materials, and jewelry fabrication classes and workshops. Their schedule include multi-week class sessions and single technical or project-based workshops. Studio JSD is also a makerspace, providing local jewelry entrepreneurs private and shared studio space in a collaborative environment with shared equipment, resources, and meeting places. |
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Urban Metal Studio Inc. Mesa, AZ https://www.urbanmetalstudio.com/ Urban Metal Studio is a shared artist space offering memberships, classes and workspace. Aspiring makers can sign up for guided classes to build their skills. Studio members with experience can utilize the studios and specialty equipment. |
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For More:
BFA's for Jewelry and Small Metals
The Craft School Experience for Jewelers
Jewelry Events: Conferences, Retreats, and Symposiums
About Halstead
Halstead is one of North America's leading distributors of jewelry making supplies. The firm is celebrating its 46th anniversary this year. Halstead specializes in wholesale findings, chain, and metals for jewelry artists.
For further educational opportunities, be sure to check out our preferred teacher class list and upcoming jewelry retreats and symposiums list.
