classes
Our classes are unique! Learn from professional goldsmiths in a professional studio.
Each class is designed to teach a specific technique, and master a specific set of tools.
All precious metals and gemstones are provided for each specific project, designed to enhance your skills: beginning or advanced .
Enjoy the creative processes enjoyed by artisans the world over, enhance your skill set, and leave wearing a lovely sterling addition to your jewelry collection!
Classes and bench rentals are offered as our studio schedule allows. Call or text 859-269-0878, or email us; Cindy@asmallextravagance.com for information, or to register for an upcoming class.
Each class is designed to teach a specific technique, and master a specific set of tools.
All precious metals and gemstones are provided for each specific project, designed to enhance your skills: beginning or advanced .
Enjoy the creative processes enjoyed by artisans the world over, enhance your skill set, and leave wearing a lovely sterling addition to your jewelry collection!
Classes and bench rentals are offered as our studio schedule allows. Call or text 859-269-0878, or email us; Cindy@asmallextravagance.com for information, or to register for an upcoming class.
Currently Offering:
2025 Classes
- October 19, Sunday Noon - 4 pm - Bracelet building
- November 16th and 23rd Noon - 4 pm Lost wax
2026 Classes
- Jan 18th 2026 bezel building
- February 22nd Cold connections
- March 22 & 29 Lost wax
- April 19th Bracelet building
- May 17th Applique or overlay a ring or pendant
- June 21st drop earrings
Applique Class:
We will be using this overlay technique to build a ring, or a pendant in sterling silver. $250 per session, all materials included, all experience levels welcome!
Earring or Pendant
We will plan pattern and produce your choice of a set of earrings, or a pendant in sterling silver. We will use roller printing, pattern transfer, cutting, shaping and welding to form your sterling jewels. $250, all tools and materials are included. All experience levels welcome!
Build A Ring!
Tools we will use: Measuring, marking, and sizing tools, jewelers saw, patterning stamps, and a torch!
Techniques we will practice: Pattern transfer, sawing, stamping and patterning, sizing, welding, filing and finishing.
Materials provided: Sterling silver $250 per session, all materials included, all experience levels welcome!
Bezel Building:
Choose a gemstone from our offerings and learn the techniques for forming and fitting your sterling silver around your gem. Add basic stone setting to your skill set with this class.
Tools we will use: Measuring, marking and sizing tools, files, a jewelers saw, setting tools, and a torch!
Materials provided: A variety of gemstone cabochons to choose from, (or other choices from our inventory) sterling silver, and a leather cord. $250 per session, all materials included, all experience levels welcome!
Roller Printing Necklace or Pin:
Learn creative patterning for the roller printing process, do some piercing, filing, and a bit of welding!
$250 per session, all materials included, all experience levels welcome!
Cold Connections:
Build a pendant or charm using fastening and assembling methods without needing a torch!
Tools we will use: The jewelry saw frame, rolling mill, design & transfer materials, rivets and other cold joining methods, jewelry files and finishing tools.
Techniques we will practice: Patterning, sawing, filing, roller printing, rivets and other cold connections.
Material provided: Sterling silver. $250 per session, all materials included, all experience levels welcome!
Lost wax:
This two day class introduces Lost wax casting. Build a form in wax and set it in plaster on day one. Your work will cure and fire overnight, and on day two we will cast your project in sterling silver, remove the sprue, and finish to 400. Easy!
Tools we will use: Wax carving tools, flex shaft, Measuring, marking, and sizing tools, casting torches, vacuum casting system.
Materials provided: Professional casting waxes, sterling silver $250 per session, all materials included, all experience levels welcome!
Bracelet class
Build a cuff style bracelet in sterling silver. Choose from three different patterns, use appliqué, stamping, forging, and welding to create a one of a kind bracelet for you to wear, or give to someone you love! $250 per session, all materials included, all experience levels welcome!
Pearl knotting and Bead-stringing:
Tools we will use: Various sizes of professional bead stringing cord and the tools to make perfect knots between each gem.
Techniques we will practice: The ancient art of bead knotting, used to protect your fragile pearls or other gemstones from abrading one another over time, keeping your strand at it’s highest value and finest form. This is also used to prevent loss. If a knotted strand breaks, at most a single pearl might be lost.
Materials provided: One strand of freshwater pearls, (or other choices from our inventory) professional beading cords, one sterling clasp. $250 per session, all materials included, all experience levels welcome!