Intro to Soldering: Charms/Pendants
$180.005:30pm-8:30PM
This is a 3-hour class that will walk you through creating one finished, ready to wear, custom pendant or a series of small charms! Sterling silver chain necklace included!
5:30pm-8:30PM
This is a 3-hour class that will walk you through creating one finished, ready to wear, custom pendant or a series of small charms! Sterling silver chain necklace included!
This three hour class will teach you the basics of chainmaille, along with this exclusive design / pattern designed by the teacher! You’ll be able to take this pattern home with you as well!
Totally beginner friendly! No hammers, fire, or anvils involved!
5:30pm-8:30PM
This is a 3-hour class that will walk you through creating one finished, ready to wear sterling ring!
Wednesday July 23rd: 5:30pm – 8:30pm AND
Wednesday July 30th: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
This is a 6-hour class (split into two nights) that will walk you through creating bezels and incorporating stones into jewelry. You will create one finished, ready to wear, custom pendant for a necklace.
This session is sold out but we have another session on February 28th: https://www.jewelersguild.biz/product/intro-to-stone-setting-bezel-set-ring-0226/
10:30AM-6:30PM (one hour break for lunch)
This is a intro class that will walk you through creating bezels and incorporating stones into jewelry. You will create one finished, ready to wear, custom ring! No experience necessary!
2-for-1!!
In this fidget ring class we will simultaneously be learning how to make Spinner Rings & Roller Rings!
Choose one project to complete, but learn about both! See below for more details.
Learn to to do Lost Wax Casting and create your own unique sterling silver ring in this two day class. See below for more details.
Class Will Be Held:
Day 1: Saturday, April, 26th 10:00am – 3:30pm
Day 2: Saturday, May, 3rd 10:00am – 3:30pm
Attendance on both days is required.
Play with fire at the Jewelers Guild!
What is Soldering?
Soldering is a process where a metal alloy, referred to as solder, is heated to its melting point and used to form a fuse between two pieces of metal. Learning to solder is an essential jewelry making skill that can elevate your work and greatly expand your skill set as a jeweler.
In the case of jewelry, we “unite” metals by joining them together with heat, flux and solder.
What you will learn in this workshop:
Steps we will take:
Topics this class will cover:
Solder types, connections with proper alignment, HMS reasons, composition, chip/wire, cleanliness and oxidation, heat flow, flux types, pumice/block, third hands, pick and pickle, ring sizing, polishing and finishing
What you’ll take home with you:
A very cool ring you just made!
Materials:
All tools and materials will be provided for this class.
What you need to bring:
Bring your A game! And a lunch for yourself if you’d like, we have lunch break at noon for approximately 45 minutes.
Learn to to do Lost Wax Casting and create your own unique ring! See below for more details.
Join us for our second annual Valentines Date event to make a custom Sterling Silver heart pendant, charm, or ring! We’ll be stamping custom messages and/or symbols into our final pieces! All participants will be leaving with a finished Sterling Silver necklace, charm bracelet, or ring. Join us as a couple, group of friends, or solo. All are welcome!
Class Deposit is $110. See below for more details on the jewelry style options and additional pricing.
Learn to to do Lost Wax Casting and create your own unique ring!
This class has been cancelled. Please fill out a Contact Us form if you’re interested in taking this class in the future.
Learn how to make a custom dog-tag style pendant with your own custom stamped message and/or hammered texture! See below for more details.
In this course you will learn:
What you will take home:
SKILL LEVEL – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – All skill levels
CLASS SIZE – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 10
MATERIALS – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Provided
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING – – – – – – – – – – – – – Anything for taking notes
What are spinner rings? Spinner rings are a multi-layered ring that allows the outer ring band to spin freely on the inner ring band. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, spinning rings are prized for their therapeutic benefits. The rhythmic motion of spinning the inner band can help promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve focus and concentration. Spinner rings are not just fun to wear, but they can help with fidgeting and anxiety!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own jewelry? Curious about how jewelery is created and that it takes to bring your ideas to life? At The Jewelers Guild, our classes place you at the bench, guiding you step by step as you create something tangible and lasting.
No experience necessary for most of our classes. Our teachers walk you through each stage of the process, giving you confidence to use the same tools, materials, and techniques used by professional jewelers. You’ll leave with more than just a new piece of jewelry. Bring home new skills, hands-on experience, and a deeper appreciation for the craft.
Our classes cover a wide range of techniques, designed for beginners as well as those looking to refine their skills. Most classes are open to a wide range of ages and experience levels. Class fee includes all materials needed for the class.
Class projects include bezel-set rings, wire-formed earrings, chainmaille designs, hand-stamped pieces, and so much more. Each class focuses on a specific techniques needed to achieve a specific project, allowing you to leave with a completed piece that reflects your effort and attention to detail.
Most classes run from a hours to a full day. Our Carve it Cast it Wear it class spans two full days and introduces you to the art of lost wax casting from wax carving to finished sterling silver piece.
All classes are fully hands-on. You’ll handle tools, shape materials, and see how each step directly impacts your final piece.
Want to give the gift of classes? We offer Gift Certificates that can be used towards any class, as well as jewelry repair and service, custom jewelry design, or jewelry purchase in store or online.
We offer private classes to groups of three or more students. You choose the project, material, and date. Perfect alternative bachelor / bachelorette parties, team-building events, or learning new skills with friends and family. Contact us to learn more.
We also offer our unique Make My Own Wedding Ring experience. Create a ring from raw material to finished piece under the guidance of our master goldsmith. Take the class solo or as a couple and craft your wedding ring, anniversary ring, birthday ring, or simply something meaningful to you.
Our classes take place in the same studio space where we design and create our jewelry, giving you an authentic, real-world experience. We focus on hands-on learning in small group settings, not just demonstration. In our classes you create something tangible you get to take home, making the time spent feel productive and worthwhile.
When you choose The Jewelers Guild, you support local artists and craftsmanship.
Visit our showroom, studio, and classroom in St. Francis just south of Milwaukee, or contact us today to learn more. Browse our class calendar for upcoming sessions and sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on new classes and what’s going on at The Jewelers Guild.
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