Stamping 101: Layered Pendant and Earrings. January 7 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Stamping 101: Layered Pendant and Earrings. January 7 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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Learn how to create endless textures with hammers and metals stamps, resulting in beautiful, meaningful jewelry! In this class students will complete 1 pair of textured metal earrings in brass or copper (sterling silver is an upgrade) and a layered pendant in brass, copper, and sterling silver.
We will cover:
- Metal selection
- Design strategy
- Proper hammering techniques to create unique metal textures
- Stamping Techniques
- Proper use of pliers to connect ear-wire
Details:
- Wednesday, January 7 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette, CO
- 3 contact hours, ages 12+ (minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must also take the class).
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Materials fee: $20 which includes materials to make 1 pair of copper or brass earrings with sterling silver ear-wire and a layered pendant. There is a $20 upcharge for all-silver earrings.
- Prerequisite: none
The last day to cancel your class registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is December 31, 2025.
By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, 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.
