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Learn how metalsmith with us! Workshops for all levels in silversmithing, taught by our experienced instructors in our profession jewelry studio. No more than 5 students,, so that you get the most optimal learning experience.
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See all- Torch Fired EnamelingSilver Peak Jewelry Arts, Lafayette, CO$75.00
Learn the ancient art of enameling! In this fast and fun class, you will be learning the method of fusing glass to metal without a kiln to create your own enameled jewelry. Enameling is one of the few ways to apply color to metal and create beautifully complex designs. At the end of class, you will have completed a pair of earrings and a pendant (or 3 pendants for those of you who do not wear earrings!)
We will cover:- Selection of type of metal and enamels
- Cleaning metal for application
- How to apply enamels
- Torch use
- Clean-up of metal
Details:
- Thursday, September 4 from 11:00-2:00
- Class is held in the Silver Peak Studio Classroom located at 100.5 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026
- 3 contact hours, ages 14+
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Materials kit fee is $30 and includes metal, enamels, and findings
- Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. (No need to buy tools!)
- Prerequisite: none
The last day to cancel your registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee will apply) is August 28, 2025.
By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.
Instructor: Jen Lesea (school owner and owner of Jen Lesea Designs) - Multi-Strand Silver Cuff BraceletSilver Peak Jewelry Arts, Lafayette, CO$100.00
Come play with fire (safely!) and silver in this fun, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn to ball wire with a torch, roll out custom clasp pieces, and shape a three-stranded sterling bracelet that’s totally your style. We’ll use mandrels, mallets, and a bit of metal magic to create a beautiful bracelet with a handmade clasp.
No experience? No problem. We’ve got the tools, the design, and the techniques for you to create an elegant bracelet you'll be proud to wear!
Details:- Friday, September 5. Choose from a daytime session 10:00-2:00 or evening session 5:00-9:00
- 4 contact hours, ages 14+ at the Silver Peak Gallery Classroom located at 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Materials kit fee is based on the amount of sterling silver you use and will be priced at current metal market rate at time of class.
- Prerequisite: none
The last day to cancel your class registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is August 22, 2025.
By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.
Instructor: Adriane Laws (owner of Tula Stone Jewelry) - Multi-Strand Silver Cuff BraceletSilver Peak Jewelry Arts, Lafayette, CO$100.00
Come play with fire (safely!) and silver in this fun, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn to ball wire with a torch, roll out custom clasp pieces, and shape a three-stranded sterling bracelet that’s totally your style. We’ll use mandrels, mallets, and a bit of metal magic to create a beautiful bracelet with a handmade clasp.
No experience? No problem. We’ve got the tools, the design, and the techniques for you to create an elegant bracelet you'll be proud to wear!
Details:- Friday, September 5. Choose from a daytime session 10:00-2:00 or evening session 5:00-9:00
- 4 contact hours, ages 14+ at the Silver Peak Gallery Classroom located at 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Materials kit fee is based on the amount of sterling silver you use and will be priced at current metal market rate at time of class.
- Prerequisite: none
The last day to cancel your class registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is August 22, 2025.
By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.
Instructor: Adriane Laws (owner of Tula Stone Jewelry) - Beginning PMC (Precious Metal Clay)Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, Lafayette, CO$150.00
Ready to try something new? Magical? How about creating a fine silver pendant in a day?
Precious Metal Clay is an organic compound infused with fine silver. You can work it like potters' or modeling clay to create your jewelry design. When your creation dries, you have green ware, just like a potter has green ware, and then that green ware goes into a small kiln. This is where the magic happens!
As the kiln heats, the organic materials in the clay burn away, the silver fuses, and you end up with a 99.9% fine silver piece in the shape of your design. Pretty cool, huh?
In this beginners class, we will be working with the silver PMC and creating a fine silver pendant of your own original design.
We will cover:- Studio safety and ergonomics
- What, exactly, is Precious Metal Clay and some history
- The limitations of it’s use and why thickness matters
- How to form the clay using easily available tools
- The different methods of creating texture in a piece
- How to make a bail
- All about slip
- How to use the kiln and sintering
- Firing times and why there are different ones.
- Finishing processes
- Information about tumbling metal and why it’s important
- How to use a rotary tumbler
- How to clean your finished silver pendant.
Details:
- Sunday, September 6, from 9:30-3:30
- 6 contact hours, ages 14+ located at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom 100.5 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Materials kit fee is $45. This fee is collected at the beginning of class via cash, check, or Venmo.
- Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench.
- Prerequisite: none
The last day to cancel your class registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is August 26, 2025.
By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.
