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Jewelry Making
Introduction to Sand Casting
with Kylie Weinzierl
Dates: Saturday, September 19th & Sunday, September 20th (2 meetings)
Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Instructor: Kylie Weinzierl
In this 2-day workshop, students will learn about sand casting, one of the earliest forms of casting that involves pouring liquid metal into a cavity made in firmly packed sand. The instructor will cover carving a model out of wax and using pre-existing objects to make molds, creating an impression in sand, and casting a piece out of molten metal. Day one will consist of learning about the process, as well as carving our wax models, with some casting, and day two will focus on refining the casting and finishing process. Students who do not wish to wax carve are welcome to use ready-made models supplied by the instructor, or bring objects from home, keeping in mind that any model needs to be easily castable in a two part mold, and sturdy enough to withstand heavily packed sand.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Recycling Precious Metals into Ingots
with Kylie Weinzierl
Date: Thursday, September 24th
Hours: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Kylie Weinzierl
In this class students will learn how to recycle metal by melting it down and pouring an ingot, as well as learning various methods of turning ingots into usable product such as sheet & wire, etc. This class is mostly demo based, so please bring a notebook and questions! Students are also encouraged to bring their own scrap for the instructor to evaluate. Pending time and scrap inspection students may be able to melt down their own scrap during the class.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: Students should have previous experience using a torch or working with hot metal. If you have any questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu.
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Jewelry Making 101
with Danielle Robichaud JM '05
Date: Sunday, September 27th
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Danielle Robichaud JM '05
Learn the basics of jewelry making and get to know your way around the bench. Move through a series of beginner-level projects to gain an understanding of basic fabrication and insight into more complex techniques.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Jewelry Making 101
with Colleen Matthews JM '12
Dates: Tuesday, October 6th & Thursday, Ocotber 8th (2 meetings)
Hours: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Instructor: Colleen Matthews JM '12
Learn the basics of jewelry making and get to know your way around the bench. Move through a series of beginner-level projects to gain an understanding of basic fabrication and insight into more complex techniques.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Flush Setting
with Colleen Matthews JM '12
Dates: Tuesday, October 20th & Thursday, October 22nd (2 meetings)
Hours: 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Instructor: Colleen Matthews JM '12
Learn flush setting. Students will make their own flush setting burnisher, practice on flat plates, and then learn how to flush set on a fabricated ring.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: Jewelry 101 or equivalent experience. Students should feel comfortable with sawing, filing, and using a flex shaft. Basic jewelry hand skills are required. If you have questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu.
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Fundamentals of Jewelry Making I: Essential Skills
with Isabelle Schmit JM '26
Dates: Saturdays, October 24 - November 21 (5 meetings)
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Isabelle Schmit JM '26
Price: $1,095 is the full cost of the class. A $150 deposit is due at the time of registration. Students will have the option to pay in full or pay over time with a weekly payment plan when registering for the class. The payment plan details will be shared during the registration process.
Sawing, filing, measuring, drilling, and basic forming are essential skills in almost every jewelry project. Learning to get the most out of your mental energy, hands, tools, time, and materials is dependent on your understanding of how each component contributes to a project. Develop your skills and see marked improvement with each project by learning to analyze, problem-solve, and make corrections to your work. An introduction to torch soldering is also included. Students will work toward completing a geometric pendant and a pair of domed earrings. Depending on individual progress, there may be opportunities to explore additional projects during the class.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Bezel Ring Fabrication
with Colleen Matthews JM '12
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 3 -12 (4 meetings)
Hours: 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Instructor: Colleen Matthews JM '12
Learn how to fabricate a Bezel Ring and set an oval cabochon stone. Students will work with a 10x8 mm stone and learn how to make, solder, and set a stone in a handmade bezel for a finished ring.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: Jewelry 101 or equivalent experience. Students should feel comfortable with sawing, filing, and using a flex shaft. Basic jewelry hand skills are required. If you have questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu.
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Jewelry Making 101
with Danielle Robichaud JM '05
Date: Sunday, November 8th
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Danielle Robichaud JM '05
Learn the basics of jewelry making and get to know your way around the bench. Move through a series of beginner-level projects to gain an understanding of basic fabrication and insight into more complex techniques.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.