jewelry making classes
5 Unisex Designs to Expand Your Jewelry Collection
by Erica Stice
Trying to find a way to bring in new clientele? Incorporate these 5 unisex designs into your existing jewelry line to expand your collection.
What to Expect in Your First Jewelry Making Class
So you’ve made the decision to take your first jewelry class? Congrats! We reached out to some of our preferred teachers to help give you an idea of what to expect.
Jewelry School Profile: KP Studio
Located just two hours south of Halstead Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona is a thriving metalsmithing studio school. We took a day trip to check out the space, chat with the instructors and hang out with all of the KP Studio cats!
The Craft School Experience for Jewelers
The Craft School experience is designed to be a brief stay at a retreat campus where serious artists can explore a craft while enjoying a beautiful place and the company of like-minded peers.
Wirework Bracelet Making by Brenda Schweder
Brenda Schweder shows how you can use her jewelry making jig tool, Now That's a Jig!, with jewelry wire to make gorgeous wire work bracelet designs.
Halstead's Preferred Studio Schools
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.
Get Creative With Pre-Made Jewelry Components!
Get inspired to look at findings in a whole new way! Paulette Werger ran a workshop "Creative uses for Premade Components" and you'll love some of the ideas she and her students came up with.
3 Ways to Set Raw Crystal Points using Sterling Silver Findings
by Erica Stice
Use gallery end caps and bead cones to create simple, striking drop earrings or challenge yourself with a center banded technique. The star of each piece is the raw crystal adorning each one.
Meet Halstead Grant Guest Judge, Michael David Sturlin
Michael David Sturlin will bring his expertise in craftsmanship and jewelry entrepreneurship to this year's jury.
2021 Jewelry Events: Conferences, Retreats & Symposiums
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!
