Setting Up Your Home Metalsmithing Studio: March 22 from 2:30-4:30
Ready to bring metalsmithing into your own space? This hands-on, informative class will guide you through the essentials of creating a safe, functional, and inspiring home metalsmithing studio. Over two hours, students will learn how to select tools, organize a workspace, and set up for soldering, forming, and basic metalworking projects.
Whether you’re a beginner just starting your metalsmithing journey or an experienced maker looking to optimize your home setup, this class will cover practical tips for safety, efficiency, and workflow. You’ll leave with a clear plan for your own studio and the confidence to start creating at home.
Topics include:
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Essential tools and materials for a home studio
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Safe workspace setup and ventilation
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Basic organization and workflow strategies
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Budget-friendly solutions for beginners
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Tips for soldering, forming, and finishing at home
Details:
- Sunday, March 22 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- 8 contact hours, ages 14+ at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Materials kit fee: none
- Prerequisite: none
The last day to cancel your reservation for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is March 8, 2026.
By registering for a class at Silver Peak Studio, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code for class, and studio rules.
About the Instructor, Jen Lesea-Ames
After retiring from her health education career in 2014, Jen transitioned her side-hustle jewelry business into a full-time success story as a nationally known jewelry designer and most recently, as an instructor in the jewelry arts.
Jen studied metalsmithing at the Denver School of Metal Arts from 2012-2016 and Gemological Institute of America (GIA) from 2014-2017, where she became obtained her diploma as an Applied Jewelry Professional.
When the pandemic hit in 2020, she saw her 32 art shows cancel in a matter of weeks. After the economic shutdown, she opened Silver Peak Studio in July 2020, where she started teaching jewelry fabrication classes in a small group setting. As demand increased, she expanded the class schedule and hired instructors. In April 2024, she expanded and moved Silver Peak Studio to Old Town Lafayette and opened the jewelry store next door to the school, where locals and visitors can shop the instructors' and students' jewelry as well as locally-made art and gifts. In January 2025, she rebranded to Silver Peak Jewelry Arts which more accurately reflects the mission and services that she provides.
As the owner of Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, Jen's "why" is to provide a safe, professional, and fun environment where students can expand their skillset in the jewelry arts and help support independent artists.
A few of Jen's favorite things is recreating outdoors, traveling, and hanging with her fur babies, Addie and Stevie.
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