Creating findings that combine form with function will add to the uniqueness of your designs. The challenge is in duplicating them! Jayne Redman will show you how by introducing you to the many methods of making tools and jigs she has developed.

This workshop is for students that have previous experience in chasing & repoussé. Students will have individual attention from Italian Master Fabrizio Acquafresca in intermediate and advanced techniques and design. Students must have their own pitch and chasing tools for this class.

Under the careful tutelage of the Italian Master Fabrizio Acquafresca, students will learn Chasing and Repoussé in the Italian style. Through the proper use of various specialized tools, students will study and implement the classical Italian approach to transform sheets of metal into reliefs and other works of art. Students have the possibility to bring jewelry designs of their own choosing. These designs may contain fruit,  floral patterns (no abstract or geometrical) imagesto realize in metal.

The course has no prerequisites and is open to students of all levels.

Intarsia is the art of creating stone to stone inlay; a technique in which the artist fits stones directly against each other, requiring great precision of cutting and design.

In this three day class we will explore the ways to cut and reassemble stones in interesting patterns to create a cabochon that can be used in jewelry design. We will explore unusual approaches to curved and inlay techniques. Each student is required to have a basic Lapidary I understanding of how to cut and polish a stone to create a cabochon. Each student can expect to complete at least one cabochon.

Temari (te – hand and mari – ball) is a centuries-old traditional Japanese technique of embroidery, usually done in ball form. The balls were originally made from materials at hand as play things for children and have evolved into elaborate pieces of art that symbolize love and luck. While modern materials can be used for the art, beautiful temari can be created from humble components such as rice hulls, dryer lint and thrums from other fiber projects, making it a perfect way to create beauty from what would otherwise be trash. In this workshop, Cate Buchanan will introduce different traditional designs that can be created in this fascinating craft. Participants will be able to create two different temari) during the workshop from pre-wrapped mari. Participants will also learn about making and preparing mari for future projects from different materials such as stryofoam, dryer lint and rice hulls.

This class offers hands-on instruction in bezel fabrication using 22k gold combined with either 18k gold or sterling silver. Students will learn to create bezel settings for a range of stones, including faceted gems with interior seats, geometric rose cuts, raw stones like pearls and crystals, and tube-set sapphires and diamonds. Techniques are designed to allow for soldering settings—sometimes with stones already in place—into intricate or hard-to-reach areas. The approach emphasizes intuitive craftsmanship, with no math required.

The course includes demonstrations on designing and assembling multi-stone cluster arrangements, soldering multiple settings onto ring bands, and securely setting gems into the bezels created. Practical tips will be shared for stabilizing pieces during setting, as well as methods for efficient finishing and cleanup.

In addition to fabrication techniques, the class will cover pricing strategies, tracking materials and labor costs, and how to create the look of high-karat gold affordably by incorporating small amounts of it into designs.

This class explores techniques for creating maximum visual impact with minimal amounts of gold. Students will learn how to overlay 18k wire on a ring shank, fabricate 22k gold bezels for cabochons, and construct sterling silver backplates with 22k rims. These components will be assembled into a finished piece, with a focus on maintaining clean, precise solder seams between metals.

Instruction will include methods for stone setting that minimize tool marks, making custom titanium soldering clips, reducing material waste, applying texture and patina, and a range of professional tips and tricks to enhance craftsmanship.