We have developed great relationships with studio schools that teach jewelry making classes. They offer a range from one day jewelry workshops to multi-week classes, as well as guest instructors.
Looking for a jewelry workshop to enhance your skills and meet other makers? We suggest you check out one of these studio schools to take jewelry making classes in person. Each of these programs offers regular class schedules on technical jewelry skills, as well as masters jewelry workshops. Most have bench rental options or memberships available. Not in the area? Don’t worry! Many of these schools also have extensive online and digital options so you can learn from anywhere in the country. Don't forget to stock up on all the jewelry making supplies you will need with Halstead!
You can also use the Learn To Make Jewelry school directory to find a more complete list of studio schools in your area.
Jewelry Studio Schools
B Golden Jewelry School
Salt Lake City, UT
https://bgoldenjewelryschool.com
B Golden Jewelry School has two locations, one in Salt Lake City and one in Austin. They offer jewelry making 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.
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. They 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. They offer bench rental, a number of artist residencies, and work-study options. In addition to their in-person programming, they occasionally offer online jewelry making courses.
Danaca Design
Seattle, WA
https://danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com/
Danaca Design is a small-scale metalworking and jewelry fabrication studio located in the University District of Seattle. They sell artisan jewelry and tools for jewelers and offer a full schedule of classes in the art of decorative metalwork and jewelry design. Their goal is to give every student the opportunity to be productive and creative at their comfort level, to hone skills and gain new abilities, and to grow and experience achievement. Explore the website for a full list of in-person and online jewelry making courses.
Harold Studio
Phoenix, AZ
Harold Studio offers metalsmithing classes and jewelry workshops, in addition to an extensive line of castings designed and created in-house. They also offer open studio to time to those who have completed the Jewelry 1 and Jewelry 1 Intensive courses.
Ignite Jewelry Studios
Asheville, NC
https://www.ignitejewelrystudios.com/
Jessica Hall manages Ignite Jewelry Studios to be a space that brings jewelers together. They offer weekly workshops teaching enameling, soldering, and more. In addition, they also have open studio times and resident jeweler space for those looking for long-term studio space. Explore their website for a full list of classes and the details of the studio membership program.
Jewelry Creations Workshop
Miami, FL
https://www.jewelrycreationsworkshop.com/
JCW educates individuals in the art of jewelry making in a creative and collaborative workspace. Students, designers, and professionals come together to learn, create, and share. Their studio offers jewelry classes, open studio, and studio membership program with shared or private bench space. Classes are taught by trained professionals, resident instructors, and visiting instructors on a rotating basis to cater to all ability levels and interests. Explore their website for a full list of available classes.
KP Studio
Phoenix, AZ
KP Studio is a jewelry studio that is committed to enhancing the arts community in Phoenix, AZ. They provide classes, workshops, and a place to work and share ideas. Classes cater to both beginner and experienced jewelry artists. Studio time is available to rent by the hour. They also have a well-rounded offering of online courses. A full Intro to Metalsmithing series is available online, in addition to other courses. Visit their website for both in-person and online jewelry courses.
The Makery
Bulverde, TX
The Makery is located in the historic Old Village of Bulverde, just outside of San Antonio, TX. They regularly host 1-to-5 day workshops in enameling, metal clay, jewelry fabrication, ad more. The Makery has a mission to offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space where everyone from beginners to professional studio jewelers can pursue their own creative path and learn from some of the most experience creative artists and instructors working today. While they host an extensive list of in-personal workshops, their online offerings are some of the best. All in-person classes have the ability to be live streamed, so you can take them from anywhere! Participants get access to the course recordings for 30 days after the workshop has ended. Check out their website for a full list of classes.
Melissa Muir Metalsmith
Draper, UT
Melissa teaches a number of virtual jewelry workshops through her own website and studio schools, such as Metalwerx. She also guest teaches at various studio schools around the country and has started a retreat program in Utah. Private workshops are available in her studio by appointment. Melissa’s YouTube channel is also a wealth of knowledge for those that can’t attend in-person workshops, with videos on various techniques, tools, and studio maintenance.
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.
Michael Sturlin Studio
Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.michaelsturlinstudio.com/
Metalwerx promotes the art of jewelry and metals through exceptional classes, workshops, studio space, outreach programming, and events for professionals and hobbyists alike. Their innovative school and community studio provides jewelry making instruction on topics from introductory courses to professional level courses, and one-, two-, and three-day workshops. Metalwerx is a well-equipped, supported, and enthusiastic learning environment. In addition to in-person courses, private lessons, open studio, studio membership, and more. They also have an extensive selection of online courses for those not in the Boston area. Online options range from one to three-day long courses. Explore their website for a full list of offerings.
Peters Valley School of Craft
Layton, NJ
Peters Valley is a craft school located in the Delaware Water Gap that offers virtual and in-person programming. Workshops range in skill level from beginner to intermediate and more. They range in length from a few days to longer during the summer workshop season. Lodging and meals are available for summer workshops. Scholarships are available for in-person workshops. The Peters Valley campus also includes a gallery with jewelry, artwork, books and more.
Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft
Columbia, NC
Pocosin is a craft school in North Carolina offering in-person and virtual workshops for jewelry and other mediums. Their online offering is extensive, with most workshops being 2-3hrs across 2 or 3 days, with a week between each session. This allows you to take what you’ve learned and apply it, as well as ask instructors for tips. Most online workshops are open to those with little or no experience. In-person course offerings include weekly adult classes, summer workshops, youth workshops, and more. Summer workshops include housing and meals and scholarships and work study are available.
Silver Peak Jewelry Arts
Lafayette, CO
https://silverpeakjewelryarts.com/
Located in Old Town Lafayette, Colorado, they provide small-group metalsmithing, wire-working, and beading jewelry workshops for youth and adults. With a cap of 6 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.
Silverwork Studios
San Rafael, CA (Moving to Sausalito soon!)
https://silverworkstudios.com/
Create a piece of jewelry that is uniquely yours in a guided session, perfect for beginners. Book a session, find your inspiration, choose a stone, and make your own piece of jewelry in a guided studio session. Also available: In-depth bezel making sessions, artisan studio sessions, and repair clinics.
Studio JSD
Grand Haven, MI
Studio JSD is West Michigan’s premier metalsmithing facility, offering jewelry making classes, tools and supplies, hourly or monthly workshop access, and custom jewelry design. They have a retail space with work from over 30 local artists, as well as rough and polished gemstones. Additionally, you can book one-on-one private lessons to maximize your time at the bench and move to the next level. Visit their website or sign up for their newsletter for more information on classes and gem sales.
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.
Charm Tree Studio
Stevensville, Maryland
https://www.charmtreejewelry.com/
Charm Tree Studio has a variety of classes available for a range of skill levels. The studio is located on Cheseapeake Bay in Stevensville, Maryland. They also offer retreats, membership plans, and youth classes.
Halstead's Preferred Traveling and Online Instructors
Throughout the year, many of the studios above will also invite guest instructors to teach classes. These instructors also have a vast digital learning library. Some of their resources are free while others are paid tutorials and classes. Be sure to check them out and try a class if they're visiting a studio school close to you.
Jeff Fulkerson
Jeff occasionally travels to teach courses in person, but has a variety of Jewelry Master Classes available on his website so you can learn his techniques at your own pace.
Kim St. Jean
Kim travels occasionally travels to teach around the country, but you'll find her teaching a wide variety of classes at William Holland Lapidary School.
Debora Mauser
Debora Mauser is also a regular instructor at William Holland Lapidary School.
Helen Driggs
Helen travels the Bead and Gem show circuit to teach. She also has a list of class descriptions if you're interested in scheduling a class with her.
Richard Salley
Richard offers a wide variety of online courses for unique and often kinetic pieces of jewelry.
Kate Richbourg
Kate offers a wide variety of beading related tutorials on her YouTube channel.
Melissa Muir
Melissa offers a huge library of video tutorials and tips on her YouTube channel, including many videos on how to use some of the most common tools in jewelry making. She also occasionally teaches virtual and in-person demos at events, so keep an eye out for her.
Tonya Davidson
Tonya is a long time metalsmith and jewelry maker who has been teaching workshops across the country for over a decade. She offers a variety of online classes, including some free options that come with PDFs and resources.
Francesca Watson
Francesca is the owner of The Makery in Vulverde, TX. In addition to her in-person workshops, Francesca has an online student group where for $15 a month members receive access to incredible projects and resources.
Corkie Bolton
Corkie is the founder of Metalsmith Society, an online group dedicated to jewelers having a space to share knowledge and learn more about their craft.
Stephanie Chavez
Stephanie specializes in working with metal clay with traditional metalsmithing techniques. She teaches workshops in her home studio in South Jordan, UT as well as traveling around the US and UK.
Source Your Jewelry Making Supplies From 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.
