Recommended Curriculum

We get asked which class would be the "next step". This is dependent on your goals, but below is a general guideline of what we recommend:

Foundational Metalsmithing Classes (Fabrication):

First: Intro to Metalsmithing (Metals 1) or Beginning Metalsmithing weekend class (Metals 1 & 2: ring)
Second: Metals 2: choose from Stone Statement Ring, Stone Pendant, or Stone Earrings. All of these classes will teach you how to make custom bezels and bezel-set cabochons. You can take any or all 3 of these Metal 2 classes.
Then choose from whichever is on the schedule next, as these rotate once every 2-4 months:
- Cold Connections: Riveting (how to connect metal without using heat).
- Soldering Techniques
- Handcrafted Findings: Ear-wires, Headpins, & Clasps
- Professional finishing
- Beyond the Bezel: Partial Bezels & Prongs
- Butane Torch Basics
- Sweat Soldering using the Heat Zone Method (held 1-2x/yr)

Stone-setting classes (prerequisite: Metals 1 or equivalent), any order:

Bezel-setting: any or all of our Metals 2 classes
Beyond the Bezel: Partial Bezels & Prongs
Reversible Stone Pendant (held 1-2x/year)
Tube-setting Faceted Stones
Flush-setting Faceted Stones
Prong-setting 1: Round and oval faceted stones
Prong-setting 2: Princess-cut stones (must take Prong setting 1 or have equivalent experience)
Channel-setting Faceted stones
Hammer-setting Cabochons

Foundational Classes (Casting, any order):

Specialty Fabrication classes, ordered alphabetically (double-check prerequisites as many have a Metals 1 prerequisite):

If there is a class you're interested in and is not currently on the schedule, please contact us.