BEADING 101 - Necklaces and Bracelets
Learn to make Necklaces and Bracelets using basic finishing techniques. Class instructions will cover all basic information needed to get started. All students will have the opportunity to finish one to two pieces by the end of the class. List of necessary materials and tools will be provided. Tools will be available to share.

Cost: $42, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1 Pre-requisite: none

BEADING 201 - Earrings and Pendants
Learn to create Earrings and Pendants using wire-wrapping techniques. List of necessary materials will be provided. Tools are available for sharing,

Beaded Kumihimo
Used in the ancient times for Kimonos, Kumihimo has been adapted for bead lovers. In this class you will learn basic steps for beginning and finishing a beaded Kumihimo braid perfect for a necklace or bracelet. Not all students will finish the project but everyone will learn to start and finish the project.

Cost: $38, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1 Pre-requisite: none

Frame It ! - Resin
Create keepsakes charms using resin. In this class you will learn how to properly apply, cure and dome resin to create personalized charms.

Cost: none , Skill Level: Beginner

BASIC SOLDERING I - SPIRAL CHAIN
Learn the basic concepts in soldering while creating a Spiral Chain. By the end of this class you will have an understanding of necessary tools and materials to successfully solder simple joints. Students will complete a spiral bracelet by the end of class.
Cost: $57, Skill Level: Confident Beginner, Sessions: 1
Materials: Kits available Tools: Tools will be provided to share. Optional Soldering Kits $135.

BASIC SOLDERING I - Charms
Learn the basic concepts in soldering while creating a Message Charm with a silver edge. This project will allow you to create a more polished look to your stamping projects. By the end of this class you will have an understanding of necessary tools and materials to successfully solder simple joints.

Cost: $62, Skill Level: Confident Beginner, Sessions: 1
Materials: Kits available Tools: Tools will be provided to share. Optional Soldering Kits $135.

Soldering & Forming- Lentil Charms
Expand your silversmithing skills with shaping and forming to create beads ands lentils. This unique project will help set you apart from ordinary charms.

Cost: $38, Skill Level: must have knowledge in basic soldering and stamping metal, Sessions: 1 Materials: Kits available Tools: Tools will be provided to share.

Bezel Setting - Intro to Silversmithing


If you are looking for a fresh approach to jewelry making try metalsmithing. This class will teach you how to create sterling silver bezels to set cabachons for pendants.
Cost: $135, Tools: Available to share,

Skill Level: Advanced, Sessions: 1, Pre-requisite: : students Must be proficient at soldering with a torch, teach approval is required.

Stacking Rings - Tube Setting (New!!)
Handcrafted stacking rings are fun and easy to make. In this class students will learn to tube set gem cut stones and make rings. Most students will finish 3 rings.
Cost: $48, Tools: Some tools available to share.

Sessions: 1, Pre-requisite: students Must be proficient at soldering with a torch.

Fun with Color - Torch Fired Enameling
Add a new dimension to copper, brass and silver without breaking your budget! Torch fired enameling is a great way to add color to metals. Learn proper firing techniques to easily add color to metal. Students will create fun charms for pendants, earrings or bracelets
Cost: $52, Skill Level: Confident Beginner Sessions: 1
Materials: $15 Tools: Tools will be provided to share.

Etched Pendants
In this class you will learn a simple process for etching copper and brass along with several finishing techniques. You will combine several etched pieces into a layered pendant that is uniquely yours. A variety of ideas for incorporating etched pieces into your work will be presented.

Cost: $45, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1
Materials: Required kits available for purchase from instructor.($10) Tools: Tools will be provided to share.
Please note: Groupon values are not valid towards materials fees.

Rockin' Rivets
If you have been collecting beach glass, shells, river rock or beads that that don't have holes we have creative ways to make them useful. This class will offer hands on experience with a flex shaft and how to properly use it. Students will have the opportunity to drill holes, create a channel and finishing techniques.

Cost: $38, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1
Tools & Materials: kit $16

Dichroic Pendants

Learn how to make beautiful Dichroic Pendants. In this class you will learn how to properly handle glass; cutting, assembling and firing. By the end of the class , not only will you have enough knowledge to repeat the process on your own you will have TWO beautiful pendants. If you have been working with PMC you will be able to use your PMC kilns.

Cost: $42, Skill Level: Any, Sessions: 1, Materials: $20
Please note: Groupon values are not valid towards materials fees.

Wrap Around Shabby Chic Bracelet (NEW!!)

This hot new bracelet will have you all Wrapped up with the celebs! A fresh look with Swarovski crystals will have you all set for Spring. In this class you will learn to weave Swarovski crystals onto leather cording. Most students will finish a double wrap bracelet while others will finish a triple.

Cost: $42, Skill Level: Any, Sessions: 1

Charming Impressions Trio -
(EZ spiraling ring, charms, bracelet)
Create lasting impressions through jewelry. In this class you will learn basic techniques of metalworking, stamping and finishing sterling silver. Students will have the opportunity to work on all 3 projects.

Cost: $48, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1
Tools & Materials: list will be provided at time of registration.

Charming Mini - Metal Stamping (NEW!!!)
If you want to learn a new technique but you are short on time, this one hour class will meet your needs. In this class you will learn basic technique of metal stamping. By the end of the class you will have a custom necklace that you wear out of the store!

Cost: $45,
Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1 Materials: included (18" ball chain and 17mm charm, 6mm Swar. Bicone) Tools: Tools will be provided to share.

**Stamping Parties are now available for this class. If you book a party of 5 or you will receive a 20% discount for this class.

PMC 101
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is the alternate answer to creating fine jewelry without metalsmithing. Students will learn basic techniques for handling and finishing PMC from a certified PMC instructor. Some of the pieces created will be kiln fired (one firing) and there will be a torch firing demo. Pieces that do not make it in the first kiln firing will be available for pick up at the store 1 week after class. Tools will be provided by instructor for sharing. Class registration must be 10 days before class to allow for ordering of materials.
Cost: $98, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1

Precious Metal Clay - Box Beads (NEW!!!)
In this class student will learn how to construct a box bead. You will learn to miter edges precisely so that textures blend into one another at the joints for a seamless look. The technique is the same for many variations of a cube so students will have options to create their own unique designs.
Pre-requisite: PMC 101, PMC Rings, or instructor permission Cost: $107 , Session: 1 Materials: List will be provided at registration.

Chagrin Falls

Saturday
Sept. 11 | 10 - 3pm |

Chagrin Falls

Saturday
Oct. 23 | 10 - 3pm |

Byzantine Mobius Bracelet - Chain Maille
Use the 3000-year-old art of chainmaille to weave this stunning bracelet. The byzantine chain is the most popular weave. We will link individual jump rings to create this very popular Byzantine weave. We will separate the byzantine segments with a mobius weave using either sterling silver or gold links.

Cost: $34, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1
Tools & Materials: list will be provided at time of registration.

Spiral Rope Bracelet - Chain Maille
This is a fun, easy chain to learn. In this rope-style weave, small sterling silver jump rings are interlocked in pairs in such a way that they form a delicate spiral twisting along the length of the bracelet. This weave is great as a bracelet or necklace. Students will weave bracelet with all sterling silver jump rings.

Cost: $34, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1
Tools & Materials: list will be provided at time of registration.

Spiraling Butterfly Bracelet

This project based class will teach you to bend and shape wire to create a bold bracelet. Strong hands and wrists are a plus to completing this project. Cost: $48, Skill Level: Intermediate must have 201 experience Sessions: 1

Cross Weave Pearl Bracelet
This project based class will teach you cross weaving and coiling with wire. Once complete you will be able to create not only bracelets but unique pendants and earrings. Cost: $45, Skill Level: Intermediate, Pre-requisite: Beading 201 or permission from instructor Session: 1

Chagrin Falls

Wednesday
Sept. 15 | 6 - 9pm

Viking Knitting - Introduction
Knitting is not just for yarn…come to this exciting class and learn the ancient art of Viking Knitting. Instead of needles and fiber, this technique uses Sterling Silver, Gold Filled or Art wire. You will learn how to loop the wire into a tube of silver and transform it into a bracelet.

Cost: $48, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1
Tools & Materials: list will be provided at time of registration.

Captured - Cold Connections
Learn to make connections cold! No soldering needed. During this class we will touch base on sawing, texturing and making connections. Cost: $42, Skill Level: Confident Beginner Sessions: 1