SPRING SEMESTER 2025

Adult Jewelry Classes

7625/7626/7627/7628/7629 The Right Start: Jewelry Techniques
Instructor: Jill Hurant
7625 Mondays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
7626 Mondays, 12:30–3 PM
7627 Wednesdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
7628 Thursdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
7629 Thursdays, 12:30–3 PM
Bring creativity and concentration to metalworking! This class is open to students of all levels: beginners will learn the basics and intermediate students will learn new techniques. Some materials provided. Additional materials to be discussed in the first class.
7625/7626 10 session(s): 3/31–6/9 (no class on 5/26)
7627 10 session(s): 4/2–6/4
7628/7629 10 session(s): 4/3–6/5
Tuition: member $422, non-member $452
Materials fee: $50

7638 Wax Carving for Jewelry Casting
Instructor: Jessica Garber
Mondays, 3:30–6 PM
If you have ever wanted to try wax carving or jewelry making without a torch, this class is for you! Students will learn the fundamentals of wax carving and develop their own designs for rings, pendants, or brooches. Students will complete at least one design that will be ready for casting by the completion of the course. The instructor will provide recommendations for casting houses and assist students with making arrangements for casting. Finishing techniques will also be covered and students will be able to practice on a sample ring. Some materials provided. Additional supplies to be discussed during the first class.
10 session(s): 3/31–6/9 (no class on 5/26)
Tuition: member $422, non-member $452
Materials fee: $50

7646/7647 Jewelry Fabrication
Instructor: Kelly Green Grady
7646 Mondays, 6:30–9 PM
7647 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.
7646 10 session(s): 3/31–6/9 (no class on 5/26)
7647 10 session(s): 4/2–6/4
Tuition: member $422, non-member $452
Materials fee: $50

7653/7654 Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Instructor: Sue Sachs
7653 Tuesdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
7654 Tuesdays, 7:30–10 PM
Study with working artist, master metalworker, and VACNJ instructor of more than 40 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 and 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. Some materials provided. Additional supplies to be discussed during the first class.
7653/7654 10 session(s): 4/1–6/3
Tuition: member $422, non-member $452
Materials fee: $50

7686 Contemporary Jewelry Creations
Instructor: Jessica Garber
Tuesdays, 12:30–3 PM
Explore contemporary jewelry practices and learn to engineer your own modern jewelry. Contemporary jewelry styles—such as dainty pendants, bezel set stones, bold cuff bracelets, cage settings, and kinetic jewelry— are the inspiration for this class. Learn to make unique bails and jump ring components of your jewelry design, rather than just functional elements. Creative approaches to engineering the final designs will be taught for pieces that incorporate movement. Students will be encouraged to think outside the box and will be guided in expanding on traditional techniques and incorporating contemporary methods. Students will learn new approaches to modernizing their designs. Please bring a sketchbook to the first day of class. Students who wish to work in silver must purchase their own and bring it to class. Recommendations on where to purchase silver will be provided in class.
10 session(s): 4/1–6/3
Tuition: member $422, non-member $452
Materials fee: $50