The Jewelry Professor upcoming events

Summer Lost Wax Casting Class (Mon, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Lost Wax Casting 6 sessions - $599

No Experience needed. This is the perfect class for a beginner. or those that are a little hesitant to use torches or power tools. No torch or power tool use is required in this course!

In this 3-week session, you will learn the Art of Lost Wax Casting. Class will meet on Friday Evenings and Saturday Mornings. Friday evening sessions will meet from 530-830pm. Saturday sessions will meet from 10am-1pm. Students will need to provide their own casting grain which will be available from the Jewelry Professor. All other materials and tool usage will be included in the course tuition.

July Advanced Class (Approval required) (Mon, July 27, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Advanced Students ONLY. Approval required to register.

Advanced one-on-one instruction in a small group environment. Open studio access is also included in Advanced Monthly tuition of $400 per month.

Tuition includes:

One evening per week of one-on-one instruction in a group setting.

Access to all open studio times with no additional charge.

Some materials will be provided at the professor's discretion, but students will be expected to provide most of their materials.

All studio supplies, including solder, flux, soap, pickle, tumbling media, ect are included in tuition.

Contact Harley if you are interested in enrolling.

Summer Lost Wax Casting Class (Wed, July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Lost Wax Casting 6 sessions - $599

No Experience needed. This is the perfect class for a beginner. or those that are a little hesitant to use torches or power tools. No torch or power tool use is required in this course!

July Advanced Class (Approval required) (Wed, July 29, 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Advanced Students ONLY. Approval required to register.

Advanced one-on-one instruction in a small group environment. Open studio access is also included in Advanced Monthly tuition of $400 per month.

Tuition includes:

One evening per week of one-on-one instruction in a group setting.

Access to all open studio times with no additional charge.

Some materials will be provided at the professor's discretion, but students will be expected to provide most of their materials.

All studio supplies, including solder, flux, soap, pickle, tumbling media, ect are included in tuition.

Contact Harley if you are interested in enrolling.

Sterling Silver Ring Stamping Workshop (Sat, August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In this 3-hour long workshop, you will learn the art of silver stamping. We will create a sterling silver ring, and you will choose among a selection of dozens of stamps. Skills you will learn include metal forming, soldering, sawing, polishing, and applying patina to silver. No experience necessary. All materials costs are included in the registration fee.

Private Event (Fri, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Private Event for Bridal Party.

Making special bracelets with sterling.

Hot Air Balloon Earrings Workshop (Sat, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In this 3-hour long workshop, you will create fun and dangly Hot Air Balloon Earrings. Skills you will learn include punching, sawing, texturing, metal forming, jumprings, polishing, and applying patina. Copper or silver earring options available. All options will include sterling silver ear wires. No experience necessary. All materials costs are included in the registration fee.

Fall Beginner Silversmithing (8 session class) (Mon, October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Beginner Silversmithing

8 sessions - $980

Only 6 students per class ensures excellent private instruction in a group environment.

In this 8-week session, you will learn the Art of Silversmithing. We will begin with the basics and culminate with a fully custom fabricated one of a kind Bezel set ring of your creation. We will complete several finished pieces of jewelry in this class, including a set of earrings, and multiple custom rings. You will learn to design, cut, file and finish a variety of jewelry objects. Creating a bezel and bezel setting will be covered and you will learn to solder with confidence! This class also will qualify you to begin using our Open Studio sessions, in which you can come into the studio and work on your own projects on your own time, for the duration of your course enrollment.

Session 1

Cold Connection Earrings Part 1

Design Layout, Sawing, Filing, Sanding and Finishing

Session 2

Cold Connection earrings part 2

Rivets, Cold Connections and Patinas

Session 3

Soldering Basics

Solder samples/soldered rings

Session 4

Sterling Silver Soldered ring with bezel setting cup and calibrated stone.

Setting a calibrated stone.

Session 5

Split Shank bezel set ring part 1

-Creating a Bezel to fit a unique stone

-Preparing bottom sheet

Session 6

Split Shank bezel set ring part 2

Soldering bezel to bottom sheet

Cutting bezel from bottom sheet

Session 7

Split Shank bezel set ring part 3

Creating and soldering the split shank to bottom sheet

Session 8

Split Shank bezel set ring part 4

Bezel setting a uniquely shaped stone

NOTE: Classes and Workshops require a minimum of 3 attendees. If we have less than 3 students registered 24 hours before the scheduled workshop or class begins, the class will be cancelled and you registration fee will be refunded.

Fall Beginner Silversmithing (8 session class) (Wed, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Beginner Silversmithing

8 sessions - $980

Only 6 students per class ensures excellent private instruction in a group environment.

Session 1

Cold Connection Earrings Part 1

Design Layout, Sawing, Filing, Sanding and Finishing

Session 2

Cold Connection earrings part 2

Rivets, Cold Connections and Patinas

Session 3

Soldering Basics

Solder samples/soldered rings

Session 4

Sterling Silver Soldered ring with bezel setting cup and calibrated stone.

Setting a calibrated stone.

Session 5

Split Shank bezel set ring part 1

-Creating a Bezel to fit a unique stone

-Preparing bottom sheet

Session 6

Split Shank bezel set ring part 2

Soldering bezel to bottom sheet

Cutting bezel from bottom sheet

Session 7

Split Shank bezel set ring part 3

Creating and soldering the split shank to bottom sheet

Session 8

Split Shank bezel set ring part 4

Bezel setting a uniquely shaped stone

Fall Beginner Silversmithing (8 session class) (Mon, October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Beginner Silversmithing

8 sessions - $980

Only 6 students per class ensures excellent private instruction in a group environment.

Session 1

Cold Connection Earrings Part 1

Design Layout, Sawing, Filing, Sanding and Finishing

Session 2

Cold Connection earrings part 2

Rivets, Cold Connections and Patinas

Session 3

Soldering Basics

Solder samples/soldered rings

Session 4

Sterling Silver Soldered ring with bezel setting cup and calibrated stone.

Setting a calibrated stone.

Session 5

Split Shank bezel set ring part 1

-Creating a Bezel to fit a unique stone

-Preparing bottom sheet

Session 6

Split Shank bezel set ring part 2

Soldering bezel to bottom sheet

Cutting bezel from bottom sheet

Session 7

Split Shank bezel set ring part 3

Creating and soldering the split shank to bottom sheet

Session 8

Split Shank bezel set ring part 4

Bezel setting a uniquely shaped stone

Fall Beginner Silversmithing (8 session class) (Wed, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Beginner Silversmithing

8 sessions - $980

Only 6 students per class ensures excellent private instruction in a group environment.

Session 1

Cold Connection Earrings Part 1

Design Layout, Sawing, Filing, Sanding and Finishing

Session 2

Cold Connection earrings part 2

Rivets, Cold Connections and Patinas

Session 3

Soldering Basics

Solder samples/soldered rings

Session 4

Sterling Silver Soldered ring with bezel setting cup and calibrated stone.

Setting a calibrated stone.

Session 5

Split Shank bezel set ring part 1

-Creating a Bezel to fit a unique stone

-Preparing bottom sheet

Session 6

Split Shank bezel set ring part 2

Soldering bezel to bottom sheet

Cutting bezel from bottom sheet

Session 7

Split Shank bezel set ring part 3

Creating and soldering the split shank to bottom sheet

Session 8

Split Shank bezel set ring part 4

Bezel setting a uniquely shaped stone

Fall Beginner Silversmithing (8 session class) (Mon, November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Beginner Silversmithing

8 sessions - $980

Only 6 students per class ensures excellent private instruction in a group environment.

Session 1

Cold Connection Earrings Part 1

Design Layout, Sawing, Filing, Sanding and Finishing

Session 2

Cold Connection earrings part 2

Rivets, Cold Connections and Patinas

Session 3

Soldering Basics

Solder samples/soldered rings

Session 4

Sterling Silver Soldered ring with bezel setting cup and calibrated stone.

Setting a calibrated stone.

Session 5

Split Shank bezel set ring part 1

-Creating a Bezel to fit a unique stone

-Preparing bottom sheet

Session 6

Split Shank bezel set ring part 2

Soldering bezel to bottom sheet

Cutting bezel from bottom sheet

Session 7

Split Shank bezel set ring part 3

Creating and soldering the split shank to bottom sheet

Session 8

Split Shank bezel set ring part 4

Bezel setting a uniquely shaped stone

Fall Beginner Silversmithing (8 session class) (Wed, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Beginner Silversmithing

8 sessions - $980

Only 6 students per class ensures excellent private instruction in a group environment.

Session 1

Cold Connection Earrings Part 1

Design Layout, Sawing, Filing, Sanding and Finishing

Session 2

Cold Connection earrings part 2

Rivets, Cold Connections and Patinas

Session 3

Soldering Basics

Solder samples/soldered rings

Session 4

Sterling Silver Soldered ring with bezel setting cup and calibrated stone.

Setting a calibrated stone.

Session 5

Split Shank bezel set ring part 1

-Creating a Bezel to fit a unique stone

-Preparing bottom sheet

Session 6

Split Shank bezel set ring part 2

Soldering bezel to bottom sheet

Cutting bezel from bottom sheet

Session 7

Split Shank bezel set ring part 3

Creating and soldering the split shank to bottom sheet

Session 8

Split Shank bezel set ring part 4

Bezel setting a uniquely shaped stone

Fall Beginner Silversmithing (8 session class) (Mon, November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Beginner Silversmithing

8 sessions - $980

Only 6 students per class ensures excellent private instruction in a group environment.

Session 1

Cold Connection Earrings Part 1

Design Layout, Sawing, Filing, Sanding and Finishing

Session 2

Cold Connection earrings part 2

Rivets, Cold Connections and Patinas

Session 3

Soldering Basics

Solder samples/soldered rings

Session 4

Sterling Silver Soldered ring with bezel setting cup and calibrated stone.

Setting a calibrated stone.

Session 5

Split Shank bezel set ring part 1

-Creating a Bezel to fit a unique stone

-Preparing bottom sheet

Session 6

Split Shank bezel set ring part 2

Soldering bezel to bottom sheet

Cutting bezel from bottom sheet

Session 7

Split Shank bezel set ring part 3

Creating and soldering the split shank to bottom sheet

Session 8

Split Shank bezel set ring part 4

Bezel setting a uniquely shaped stone

Fall Beginner Silversmithing (8 session class) (Wed, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Beginner Silversmithing

8 sessions - $980

Only 6 students per class ensures excellent private instruction in a group environment.

Session 1

Cold Connection Earrings Part 1

Design Layout, Sawing, Filing, Sanding and Finishing

Session 2

Cold Connection earrings part 2

Rivets, Cold Connections and Patinas

Session 3

Soldering Basics

Solder samples/soldered rings

Session 4

Sterling Silver Soldered ring with bezel setting cup and calibrated stone.

Setting a calibrated stone.

Session 5

Split Shank bezel set ring part 1

-Creating a Bezel to fit a unique stone

-Preparing bottom sheet

Session 6

Split Shank bezel set ring part 2

Soldering bezel to bottom sheet

Cutting bezel from bottom sheet

Session 7

Split Shank bezel set ring part 3

Creating and soldering the split shank to bottom sheet

Session 8

Split Shank bezel set ring part 4

Bezel setting a uniquely shaped stone

Festive Snowflake Earring Workshop (Sat, December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In this 3-hour long workshop, you will create fun seasonal snowflake earrings. Skills you will learn include bezel setting, metal forming, soldering, sawing, polishing, and applying patina. Copper or silver earring options available. All options will include a sterling silver bezel cup, turquoise cabochon, and sterling silver ear wires. No experience necessary. All materials costs are included in the registration fee.