for Jewelry Makers
Insight and skills to elevate your jewelry practice
Lots of ways to make jewelry with me, with options for beginners and intermediate/ advanced students.
I’m looking forward to making some fabulous jewelry with you soon.
Judy
Workshops and Classes 2026
Workshops - online and in-person
April 11 and 12, Basket Setting Workshop, in my studio, details /register here
April 18, Saturday, Tube Clasp, in my studio, details/register here
April 25, Saturday, Tube Clasp, online, details/register here
May 3, Sunday, FREE, Making a punch to use for hammer setting, online
May 24, Saturday, Wax model for a symmetrical ring with a gem, online
June 4, Building a Best Seller intro online, FREE
June 14- July 19, 6-week series, Building a Collection, online
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Classes in my studio
March 30, Make-up Monday. Use this day to make up a missed class.
April 6 - April 27, Spring 1, Day and Night Classes, in my studio
May 4 - June 1, Spring 2, Day and Night Classes, in my studio
no class on Memorial Day
June 8, Make-up Monday. Use this day to make up a missed class
June 15 - July 6, Mondays, Summer 1, Day and Night Classes, in my studio
special topic: Hollowform ring with gem
July 13 - August 3, Mondays, Summer 2, Day and Night Classes, in my studio
August 10, Make-up Monday. Use this day to make up a missed class
September 14 - October 5, Mondays, Fall 1, Day and Night Classes, in my studio
October 12 - November 2, Mondays, Fall 2, Day and Night Classes, in my studio
November 9, Make-up Monday. Use this day to make up a missed cla
about Classes in my Studio
Join a small group of dedicated jewelry makers to advance your skills and work on your personal projects. I am happy to share my knowledge of specific techniques to bring your work to a new level. I am especially interested in guiding the development of your authentic design voice.
This class is for everyone interested in making jewelry.
In this session, we’re looking at brass, bronze, and copper.
Soldering, annealing, combining with silver, super pickle, patinas
and
Cold connections, pop-up prongs, modified basket settings.
Dates and Cost
each four-week session is $260, or $80 per individual class
on Mondays
day: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
night: 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Classes are held in my well-equipped personal studio located in Decatur, GA.
Class size is limited to 4 students. Workshops are limited to 6 students.
Workshops
Basket Setting Workshop
April 11 - 12 in my studio
The workshop focuses on making a 4-prong basket setting, then setting a round faceted gemstone. However, if you already know how to make a basket setting but want a refresher, I can help you make a setting for any shape gem.
Tube Clasp Workshop
click the date for details and registration
or
A tube clasp is a simplified box clasp with the “box” being a section of tubing.
Join me to learn how to make a tube clasp. The class includes materials for 3 clasps, and an illustrated PDF
Details for future workshops coming soon.
Send me an email if you can’t wait!
Building a BestSeller Collection
May 31 - June 30, online
Jewelry makers at every stage of development can benefit from the concepts of the Bestseller Collection, whether you have one great design or a whole body of work.
See your work from the perspective of the jewelry wearer to build a solid foundation leading to stronger designs, greater confidence when presenting your work, and more enjoyment of the creative process.
The program is fast-paced, covering a lot of information with clear how-to steps for moving your creative practice forward as you identify and refine your unique aesthetic.
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