SPRING SEMESTER 2023

Adult Jewelry Classes

5978/5979/5980/5981 The Right Start: Jewelry Techniques
Instructor: Jill Hurant
5978 Mondays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
5979 Wednesdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
5980 Thursdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
5981 Thursdays, 12:30–3 PM
Bring your jewelry designs to life! In this class, students of all levels will create and fabricate their individualized jewelry visions. Beginner students will learn basic jewelry fabrication techniques, then make their very own unique piece. Intermediate and advanced students will work on their own innovative designs with the help of the instructor. These students will be able to develop advanced skills and techniques. Some materials provided.
5978 10 sessions: 4/3–6/12 (no class on 5/29)
5979 10 sessions: 4/5–6/7
5980 10 sessions: 4/6–6/8
5981 10 sessions: 4/6–6/8
Tuition: member $380, non-member $410
Materials fee: $47

5904 The Right Start & Beyond: Jewelry Techniques
Instructor: Jill Hurant
Mondays, 12:30–3 PM
Bring creativity and concentration to metalworking! Beginners will be shown the basics and intermediate students will learn new techniques. An introduction to working with gold will be available for those who wish it. Materials will be discussed in the first class.
10 sessions: 4/3–6/12(no class on 5/29)
Tuition: member $380, non-member $410
Materials fee: $47

6039 Jewelry Fabrication
Instructor: Kelly Green Grady
Mondays, 6:30–9 PM
This comprehensive class will cover the foundational skills and techniques of jewelry making while also offering more experienced students the opportunity to build their skill set. Students will learn how to plan and fabricate jewelry pieces of their own design in a fun and encouraging environment. Some materials provided. Additional materials will be discussed in the first class.
9 sessions: 4/3–6/5 (no class on 5/29)
Tuition: member $340, non-member $370
Materials fee: $42

5870/5871 Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Instructor: Sue Sachs
5870 Tuesdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
5871 Tuesdays, 7:30–10 PM
Study with working artist, master metalworker, and VACNJ instructor of more than 30 years Sue Sachs. Learn jewelry and metalsmithing techniques through demonstrations, discussion, and individualized instruction using silver, copper, brass, or all three in combination. Start by designing your own piece then learn core techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, and polishing to bring it to life. Students will be led through a skills-based curriculum, enabling them to learn and grow skills at their own level and pace. Please bring a sketchbook to the first class to work on your design and take notes. Other materials will be discussed in class.
5870 & 5871 10 sessions: 4/4–6/6
Tuition: member $380, non-member $410
Materials fee: $47

5907 Soldering Techniques: Basics & Beyond
Instructor: Jessica Garber
Tuesdays, 12:30–3 PM
Learn the techniques needed to solder jewelry and gain additional skills throughout this foundational class. Techniques will be taught sequentially during projects that include making a custom ring, learning to make your own bespoke bezel setting, and soldering links for a one-of-a-kind bracelet complete with handmade clasp! Each student will get individual attention and work at their own pace in order to achieve their personal goals during this course.
10 sessions: 4/4–6/6
Tuition: member $380, non-member $410
Materials fee: $47

5991 Jewelry Fabrication
Instructor: Kelly Green Grady
Wednesdays, 12:30–3 PM
This comprehensive class will cover the foundational skills and techniques of jewelry making, while also offering more experienced students the opportunity to build their skill set. Students will learn how to plan and fabricate jewelry pieces of their own design in a fun and encouraging environment. Some materials provided. Additional materials will be discussed in the first class.
10 sessions: 4/5–6/7
Tuition: member $380, non-member $410
Materials fee: $47

6040 The Magic of Metal Clay
Instructor: Kelly Green Grady
Wednesdays, 6:30–9 PM
Metal clay is a unique material that consists of particles of metal suspended in an organic binder. It can be formed like clay, but when fired yields a solid metal object. Students will be introduced to working with PMC3, a silver-based metal clay. Learn how to model, texture and set stones in PMC3 that will be fired to create beautiful finished pieces of jewelry. No jewelry experience necessary! Some materials provided. Additional materials to be discussed in first class.
6040 4 sessions: 4/12–5/3
Tuition: member $144, non-member $164
Materials fee: $58