classes
Classes
Our classes are unique!. Learn from professional goldsmiths in a professional studio.
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:
Build a pair of earrings or a pendant in sterling silver.
Bench 102 - Build a sterling ring!
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Bench 103 - Bezel Building
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.
Lost Wax Casting ($250 each session, and you must sign up for both).
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!
Beadstringing
Learn to knot using the professional techniques
Planning and patterning
Journal your way to a jewelry design using various techniques, learn to transfer your idea from your imagination onto metal.
Rent-a-bench:
For those of you who have completed THREE or more class sessions and are able to work independently, we offer bench rentals by the hour or by the day Call for availability.
Please contact us to arrange a time convenient to you.
Class sessions currently offered at $250 per session. (The lost wax sessions take two days - $500)
Materials fees are included
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Bench 103 - Bezel Building
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.
Lost Wax Casting ($250 each session, and you must sign up for both).
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!
Beadstringing
Learn to knot using the professional techniques
Planning and patterning
Journal your way to a jewelry design using various techniques, learn to transfer your idea from your imagination onto metal.
Rent-a-bench:
For those of you who have completed THREE or more class sessions and are able to work independently, we offer bench rentals by the hour or by the day Call for availability.
Please contact us to arrange a time convenient to you.
Class sessions currently offered at $250 per session. (The lost wax sessions take two days - $500)
Materials fees are included