intro to jewelry fabrication and metalsmithing | 8 weeks ~ 6-8pm | Jan 8 - Feb 26
beginner friendly - no experience necessary.
6-8pm ~ 8 weeks on Wednesdays - Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26.- there will be 1-2 opportunities for a make-up class, date TBD between Carolina & students.
come join us for jewelry making in the loft 〰️ led by carolina londono. during the workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of soldering & metalwork to craft your own custom jewelry and eventually add gemstones!
you'll start by working with studio provided copper & brass (silver optional at an additional cost), which will allow you to practice and refine your techniques. this is a skills focused class where you'll learn the full process and it's not guaranteed you'll leave with fully finished pieces. join us for open studio if you'd like extra time to create your unique designs!
Week 1: safety and tools basics, soldering techniques by making rings
Week 2: multiple solder joins - continuing by building on your rings
Week 3: intro to designing other jewelry types (pendants/charms, earrings, etc).
Week 4: polishing & finishing work
Week 5: simple crossed prong setting
Week 6: basket/frame prong setting
Week 7: intro to bezel fabrication
Week 8: finish setting stone in bezel
Please reach out to carolina at metal@oftheearthcollective.com with any questions!
you may pay a 50% deposit to secure your seat in the class by using code DEPOSIT. payment in full is due 7 days prior to your first class.
beginner friendly - no experience necessary.
6-8pm ~ 8 weeks on Wednesdays - Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26.- there will be 1-2 opportunities for a make-up class, date TBD between Carolina & students.
come join us for jewelry making in the loft 〰️ led by carolina londono. during the workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of soldering & metalwork to craft your own custom jewelry and eventually add gemstones!
you'll start by working with studio provided copper & brass (silver optional at an additional cost), which will allow you to practice and refine your techniques. this is a skills focused class where you'll learn the full process and it's not guaranteed you'll leave with fully finished pieces. join us for open studio if you'd like extra time to create your unique designs!
Week 1: safety and tools basics, soldering techniques by making rings
Week 2: multiple solder joins - continuing by building on your rings
Week 3: intro to designing other jewelry types (pendants/charms, earrings, etc).
Week 4: polishing & finishing work
Week 5: simple crossed prong setting
Week 6: basket/frame prong setting
Week 7: intro to bezel fabrication
Week 8: finish setting stone in bezel
Please reach out to carolina at metal@oftheearthcollective.com with any questions!
you may pay a 50% deposit to secure your seat in the class by using code DEPOSIT. payment in full is due 7 days prior to your first class.
beginner friendly - no experience necessary.
6-8pm ~ 8 weeks on Wednesdays - Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26.- there will be 1-2 opportunities for a make-up class, date TBD between Carolina & students.
come join us for jewelry making in the loft 〰️ led by carolina londono. during the workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of soldering & metalwork to craft your own custom jewelry and eventually add gemstones!
you'll start by working with studio provided copper & brass (silver optional at an additional cost), which will allow you to practice and refine your techniques. this is a skills focused class where you'll learn the full process and it's not guaranteed you'll leave with fully finished pieces. join us for open studio if you'd like extra time to create your unique designs!
Week 1: safety and tools basics, soldering techniques by making rings
Week 2: multiple solder joins - continuing by building on your rings
Week 3: intro to designing other jewelry types (pendants/charms, earrings, etc).
Week 4: polishing & finishing work
Week 5: simple crossed prong setting
Week 6: basket/frame prong setting
Week 7: intro to bezel fabrication
Week 8: finish setting stone in bezel
Please reach out to carolina at metal@oftheearthcollective.com with any questions!
you may pay a 50% deposit to secure your seat in the class by using code DEPOSIT. payment in full is due 7 days prior to your first class.
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metalsmithing is an inherently dangerous craft by the nature of the tools we’re using, but there’s nothing to worry about! studio safety information will be shared at the beginning of class to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience.
to fully participate in the workshop, please anticipate bringing a K95 mask for dust when polishing, safety goggles (or prescription/blue light glasses), and a hair tie if you have long hair, closed-toe shoes and well fitting clothing that you don't mind getting dirty are also recommended.
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optionally, you could bring the following items to enhance your experience: a notebook and pencil if you’re a note-taker, an apron to protect your clothes, your favorite rings for sizing reference, and any simple jewelry design inspirations you'd like to explore together (no promises, some things are beyond the realm of our tools but we’ll try anyway!)
If you have your own tools you'd like to explore, feel free to bring those too!
purchasing an opti-visor is recommended if you have trouble seeing small objects. however this is an investment - reading glasses with magnification are a good alternative.
Some semi-precious gems will be provided, but feel free to stop by Northwest Rockhounds or any preferred gemstone vendor to purchase your own cabochons before the workshop if you have a preference. -
The studio is located at 4800 Airport Way S.
Be careful not to park in the numbered spots in the lot. You may be towed - and not by us! There is street parking across the street and down the road on s alaska street, right past the fedex, which is where we'd recommend parking.
You'll want to enter through door #1, walk through the doors to the left, then up the stairs to the right! Class will be held in our loft. We have a small space, so it's pretty easy to navigate :)
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all metalsmith class sales are final.
with these offerings being so limited, it’s nearly impossible to accommodate make-ups. please only sign up for a class if you are sure to attend all classes in the session.
we recognize that things come up - please reach out directly to metal@oftheearthcollective.com
have a question? submit it here or reach out to metal@oftheearthcollective.com
tools aren’t everything~
drawing from her own experience as a "hardware store metalsmith," carolina teaches the art of scrappiness and believes it is possible to get started without diving full force into expensive tools. many of the tools she first learned with were sourced from places like home depot and ace hardware, which she’ll cover in class, in addition to information on building your own starter workbench at home, empowering you to continue your metalwork journey beyond the workshop.
