Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 10A-4P | One-day workshop | $125

Turn your Sterling silver forks, spoons, or knives into wearable jewelry. While making at least one piece of jewelry in this one day workshop, you will learn essential metal-smithing techniques like cutting, shaping, sizing, soldering, and finishing.

Supplies: Please bring the sterling silverware you would like to use to create your jewelry to the workshop. If you do not have any sterling silverware on hand, you can purchase pieces at the following location:

Red Door Jewelers and Coin
(802) 377-2886
Wed-Fri 10-2:30
Saturday by appointment only
https://reddoorjewelers.com/

Red Door Jewelers has sterling silver flatware of all varieties, vintages, styles, shapes, etc. Please mention that you are a student of Craft Studies when you shop to receive special access to the sterling silver flatware. The pieces will be priced by weight, depending on the current cost of silver, about $30-$40/item.

Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, April 1 - 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Master the fundamentals of jewelry design while creating beautiful, wearable pieces. Craft a collection of silver stacking rings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is all about learning techniques in a fun, collaborative community.

Want to expand your skills? Learn stone-setting techniques to embellish the pieces made in this class in Intro to Jewelry Design: Stone Setting.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration and can be purchased through the studio supply shop. Estimated supply fee of $40.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

More Classes with Kerstin!

Two-hour Private Workshop | $50 | to be scheduled at student’s convenience

Discover the art of shaping and polishing stones in this hands-on introduction to lapidary work. Learn to safely use lapidary equipment to transform rough stones into beautifully finished cabochons and polished gems.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda

More classes with Case

Sundays, March 9, 23, April 6 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $325

Guided Open Metals Studio is an environment where the creative and technical exchange of the group is as vibrant and important as that with Kerstin. Instruction is designed based on your individual needs. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. You choose what project(s) you want to work on.

Requirement: at least one metals class at CraftStudies and the openness to learn as much from the other students' work as your own.

Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the supply shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

Keumboo is an ancient Korean art of applying thin gold sheet or gold fill onto silver and fusing the gold to silver. It is a way of adding color and gold at a lower cost to silver than to use gold sheet and yet it adds to the value of jewelry. We will be using pure 24kt gold foil and bonding it onto silver sheet, using a hotplate and burnishers to press the gold into the silver using heat and pressure. We will also explore surface embellishments such as power printing, stamping, hammering, and more.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. Estimated supply fee of $20 - $75 per student is payable to Teaching Artist on the day of the workshop.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Mondays, April 7-May 12, 2025, skips April 14 | 3:3o - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing, and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design. For kids, ages 12+.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Tuesdays, April 1 - 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Master the fundamentals of jewelry design while creating beautiful, wearable pieces. Craft a collection of silver stacking rings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is all about learning techniques in a fun, collaborative community.

Want to expand your skills? Learn stone-setting techniques to embellish the pieces made in this class in Intro to Jewelry Design: Stone Setting.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration and can be purchased from the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $125

Add texture to metal while creating a stunning pair of earrings! Learn to use hammers and the rolling mill to create bold patterns and intricate designs. You'll explore metal preparation, texturing techniques, and finishing skills to craft a beautiful, one-of-a-kind pair of earrings.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Create personalized jewelry in brass, copper, silver and beads in this hands-on camp. You’ll use real jeweler’s tools like hammers to forge and torches to solder. Explore exciting techniques as you shape, texture, and assemble earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Create personalized jewelry in brass, copper, silver and beads in this hands-on camp. You’ll use real jeweler’s tools like hammers to forge and torches to solder. Explore exciting techniques as you shape, texture, and assemble earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Tuesdays, April 1 - 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Master the fundamentals of jewelry design while creating beautiful, wearable pieces. Craft a collection of silver stacking rings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is all about learning techniques in a fun, collaborative community.

Want to expand your skills? Learn stone-setting techniques to embellish the pieces made in this class in Intro to Jewelry Design: Stone Setting.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration and can be purchased from the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Create personalized jewelry in brass, copper, silver and beads in this hands-on camp. You’ll use real jeweler’s tools like hammers to forge and torches to solder. Explore exciting techniques as you shape, texture, and assemble earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Create personalized jewelry in brass, copper, silver and beads in this hands-on camp. You’ll use real jeweler’s tools like hammers to forge and torches to solder. Explore exciting techniques as you shape, texture, and assemble earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Create personalized jewelry in brass, copper, silver, and beads in this hands-on camp. You’ll use real jeweler’s tools like hammers to forge and torches to solder. Explore exciting techniques as you shape, texture, and assemble earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, April 7-May 12, Skips April 14 | 3:3o - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing, and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design. For kids, ages 12+.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, April 21 - May 12, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Sample a variety of enamel techniques in this four-week series! Students will learn to use both torches and a kiln to fire enamel on copper forms, discussing the many quirks of the medium and how to combine it with other metalsmithing skills to make dynamic, colorful pieces using classic techniques like sifting, cloisonné, and champlevé.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Additional supplies may be purchased through the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Tuesdays, April 1 - 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Master the fundamentals of jewelry design while creating beautiful, wearable pieces. Craft a collection of silver stacking rings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is all about learning techniques in a fun, collaborative community.

Want to expand your skills? Learn stone-setting techniques to embellish the pieces made in this class in Intro to Jewelry Design: Stone Setting.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration and can be purchased from the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

We will do flush settings, which is setting stones flush with the metal for a seamless look. Smaller stones flush-set better than larger stones, so 4mm and smaller are best for flush-setting. We will be working primarily in small faceted round gems, 1.5mm to 4mm. We will also discuss modifications on various flush settings . Basic metalsmithing or jewelry skills are necessary for this workshops, even if students only had a basic Jewelry 101 class. Instructor will provide a limited amount of sterling tubing, half round and flat wire, and small faceted gemstones for setting. We will be working in silver.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. Estimated supply fee of $40 is payable to Teaching Artist on the day of the workshop.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 6 - 9P | One-day workshop | $200 per pair

Take your partner, your BFF, or even your work spouse out for a night in the jewelry studio! No prior metals experience is needed, as our expert artisans guide you through crafting simple and elegant rings together.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda

Mondays, April 7-May 12, Skips April 14 | 3:3o - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing, and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design. For kids, ages 12+.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, April 21 - May 12, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Sample a variety of enamel techniques in this four-week series! Students will learn to use both torches and a kiln to fire enamel on copper forms, discussing the many quirks of the medium and how to combine it with other metalsmithing skills to make dynamic, colorful pieces using classic techniques like sifting, cloisonné, and champlevé.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Additional supplies may be purchased through the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of setting non-faceted stones, called cabochons, in this beginner-friendly jewelry design class. Using bezel-setting techniques, we'll cover skills like measuring, soldering, and finishing to ensure your stone is secure and your design polished.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Stones and additional materials can be purchased in the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Mondays, April 7-May 12, Skips April 14 | 3:3o - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing, and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design. For kids, ages 12+.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, April 21 - May 12, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Sample a variety of enamel techniques in this four-week series! Students will learn to use both torches and a kiln to fire enamel on copper forms, discussing the many quirks of the medium and how to combine it with other metalsmithing skills to make dynamic, colorful pieces using classic techniques like sifting, cloisonné, and champlevé.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Additional supplies may be purchased through the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of setting non-faceted stones, called cabochons, in this beginner-friendly jewelry design class. Using bezel-setting techniques, we'll cover skills like measuring, soldering, and finishing to ensure your stone is secure and your design polished.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Stones and additional materials can be purchased in the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

Ever wonder how to up your chainmaking game? How to get better at soldering? We will start off with a basic cable chain, and work our way to more complex chains, different patterns, how to make 3-D links like puffed pods and more. Stick soldering will be demonstrated as well. Using mostly wire, some sheet metal, some basic metal blanks, we will create unusual chains that are your own creation! 10g to 22g base metal wire and sheet will be available as well a limited supply of silver wire/sheet.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. Material cost ranges from $5 to $50 for sterling, copper, brass wire, tubing, and sheet metal.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $200

Kids & caregivers, celebrate Mother's Day by spending a day together in the Jewelry Studio, as you make each other a simple silver ring you will cherish forever. Designed for kids ages 9+. All materials for workshop activities for two people are included with registration.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Mondays, April 7-May 12, skips April 14 | 3:3o - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing, and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design. For kids, ages 12+.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, April 21 - May 12, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Sample a variety of enamel techniques in this four-week series! Students will learn to use both torches and a kiln to fire enamel on copper forms, discussing the many quirks of the medium and how to combine it with other metalsmithing skills to make dynamic, colorful pieces using classic techniques like sifting, cloisonné, and champlevé.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Additional supplies may be purchased through the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of setting non-faceted stones, called cabochons, in this beginner-friendly jewelry design class. Using bezel-setting techniques, we'll cover skills like measuring, soldering, and finishing to ensure your stone is secure and your design polished.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Stones and additional materials can be purchased in the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100

Learn to sift enamel onto copper forms and fire with a torch to create colorful earrings, pendants, or enamel domes to treat as cabochons. After a demo on the enameling process, students will enamel their own precut copper discs, and receive guidance on how to use any existing jewelry skills they may have to make more complex forms fit for enameling in the future!

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 6 - 9P | One-day workshop | $200 per pair

Take your partner, your BFF, or even your work spouse out for a night in the jewelry studio! No prior metals experience is needed, as our expert artisans guide you through crafting simple and elegant rings together.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of setting non-faceted stones, called cabochons, in this beginner-friendly jewelry design class. Using bezel-setting techniques, we'll cover skills like measuring, soldering, and finishing to ensure your stone is secure and your design polished.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration and can be purchased through the studio supply shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, May 27 - June 24, 2025 | No class June 10 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $265

Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10A - 12P or 1P-3P| One-day workshop | $50

Learn how to use this amazing tool to streamline your soldering practice. We will introduce how to navigate the machine's capabilities with different metals and tack welding scenarios. For intermediate students.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda

Every other Sunday, June 1 - 28, 2025 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $300

Guided Open Metals Studio is an environment where the creative and technical exchange of the group is as vibrant and important as that with Kerstin. Instruction is designed based on your individual needs. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. You choose what project(s) you want to work on.

Requirement: at least one metals class at CraftStudies and the openness to learn as much from the other students' work as your own.

Bench Time: 3 bench times are included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the supply shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, May 27 - June 24, 2025 | No class June 10 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $265

Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Saturdays, June 7 - 28, 2025 | 1 - 4P | 4 sessions | $275

Create stunning wearable art by combining ceramics and jewelry design! In this workshop, you'll craft porcelain pieces and learn decorative techniques like texturing and gold luster. You’ll then transform your ceramic creations into finished jewelry. No previous ceramics or jewelry experience needed.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill, Sandra Seymour

Check out other classes with Deb and Sandra!

Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $50

Bring your worn hammers back to life! Cleaning, polish, and recondition hammer heads for improved performance and longevity. You'll learn techniques to remove rust, smooth striking surfaces, and protect your tools from future wear.

Supplies: Bring your hammers. All other materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda, Sandra Seymour

Saturdays, June 7 - 28, 2025 | 1 - 4P | 4 sessions | $275

Create stunning wearable art by combining ceramics and jewelry design! In this workshop, you'll craft porcelain pieces and learn decorative techniques like texturing and gold luster. You’ll then transform your ceramic creations into finished jewelry. No previous ceramics or jewelry experience needed.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill, Sandra Seymour

Tuesdays, May 27 - June 24, 2025 | No class June 10 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $265

Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

Learn how to finish your jewelry so that it is polished to perfection and clean of the black polishing compound. Methods such as using a tumbler, an ultrasonic cleaner, or steam cleaner, choosing from the many varieties of grinding and deburring wheels available, knowing what polishing compounds to use on the buffing machine will all be discussed. Also, basic maintenance of the flex shaft and alternatives to buying a flexible shaft will be addressed. A list of suppliers will be available for everyone. If you are sick of using emery paper and wondered if there was an alternative—oh yes—this class is for you!

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. Estimated supply fee of $40 is payable to Teaching Artist on the day of the workshop.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Saturdays, June 7 - 28, 2025 | 1 - 4P | 4 sessions | $275

Create stunning wearable art by combining ceramics and jewelry design! In this workshop, you'll craft porcelain pieces and learn decorative techniques like texturing and gold luster. You’ll then transform your ceramic creations into finished jewelry. No previous ceramics or jewelry experience needed.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill, Sandra Seymour

Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

Explore various ways to add pattern and color to your metal using copper, brass, bronze, nickel, and silver. Learn mock inlay, soldering wire or sheet to heavy sheet metal and rolling it through a rolling mill, and solder inlay, filling dents in sheet metal with gold or silver solder to create a dot effect or add another color. Solder twisted wire together and roll it out to get a lovely wood grain pattern, and more!

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. Estimated supply fee of $40 is payable to Teaching Artist on the day of the workshop.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Tuesdays, May 27 - June 24, 2025 | No class June 10 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $265

Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10 - 11:30A | One-day workshop | $20

Join Sharon for an all-levels yoga class that will focus on simple exercises—many of which can be done from a chair—which focuses on countering the effects of crafting on the hands, arms, shoulders and hips. We’ll explore how movement might help us focus, create, and bravely send our ideas into the world! 

No previous yoga experience is needed. Much of our practice will be done seated in chairs or stools. Modifications will be taught for those who wish to work from the floor or yoga mat. 

Teaching Artist: Sharon Comeau

Saturdays, June 7 - 28, 2025 | 1 - 4P | 4 sessions | $275

Create stunning wearable art by combining ceramics and jewelry design! In this workshop, you'll craft porcelain pieces and learn decorative techniques like texturing and gold luster. You’ll then transform your ceramic creations into finished jewelry. No previous ceramics or jewelry experience needed.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill, Sandra Seymour