Jewelry & Metalsmithing Classes

Classes have begun in my Marietta, GA studio!

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The Artisan Resource Center
585 Cobb Parkway SE
STUDIO C2
Marietta, GA 30060

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Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
1 Day Workshop
Instructor: Beth Kirtland

$185.00

Ready to level up your stone setting skills? In this hands-on workshop, we’re diving into one of the trickiest (and most satisfying!) techniques in metalsmithing: creating clean, crisp bezel corners—even on stones with sharp angles.

If you’ve ever struggled with bulky corners, gaps, or bezels that just won’t behave… this class is for you.

Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 
1 Day Workshop
with : Donna D'Aquino & Beth Kirtland

$185.00

Recycle, Refine, Reimagine: Turning Scrap Silver into New Sheet

With the current rising cost of silver — learning to recycle what you already have is no longer just a nice bonus, it’s a powerful studio skill.

In this hands-on workshop, students will bring in their own scrap silver and learn how to transform it into fresh, usable material. We’ll cover the full process: melting scrap silver down, pouring clean ingots, and rolling those ingots into new recycled sheet ready for future projects.

Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
One Day Workshop
Instructor: Donna D'Aquino

$185.00

Join me to create a spinner ring in this immersive one day workshop. You will learn foundational metalsmithing techniques to craft a wide base ring featuring one or more inner bands that spin freely.

In this workshop you will learn a number of skills to include how to properly size your ring, add texture, saw, solder, and finish your ring.

Students will also have the option to add a small bezel set stone to their spinning bands.

- No prior experience needed, beginners welcome

Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 
1 Day Workshop 
Instructor: Julia Benson-Slaughter 

$185 

If you love chains, especially intricate chains, but hate soldering, this is the workshop for you.  Chainmaille is portable, requires no equipment other than a set of pliers, and can be mixed with  other jewelry-making techniques to create unique designs. 

We’ll learn the mechanics of chainmaille by making a Byzantine bracelet and earrings. Along the  way, we’ll discuss some of the technical aspects of chainmaille – materials, aspect ratio, wire gauge,  equipment – to let you decipher the many, many tutorials and patterns out there. We’ll end by seeing  just how many rings we can link into each other to make a tactilely satisfying Mobius fidget ball. 

- No jewelry experience is necessary
- Beginners are welcome!

Sunday Morning 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
8 weeks
Instructor : Donna D'Aquino

$315.00

This class is designed for the beginning student. This is a fast paced, comprehensive, 8 week class. Class will start with the basics of sawing, piercing, filing and sanding. We will explore surface embellishment through stamping, roll printing, hammer texture, and more. Class will cover cold connections such as rivets and jump rings. Finally, we will dive into soldering. Students will learn how the soldering process works and will create a hand made bezel and learn how to set their stone. The skills that students learned earlier in the class will allow them to choose how to showcase their bezel set stone. We will explore rings, pendants, earrings and more!

Sunday Evening: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
8 weeks
Instructor: Donna D'Aquino

$315.00

The focus of this class is a continued exploration of hand fabrication and soldering skills. This is a mixed level class that is designed for the student who has completed at least one beginning level class with Donna. Students should have a basic understanding of silver soldering.

During this 8 week session, we will explore handmade chains, clasps & stone setting. Additional techniques will be added as class progresses.

Tuesday Evening 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
8 weeks
Instructor : Donna D'Aquino

$315.00

The focus of this class is a continued exploration of hand fabrication and soldering skills. This is a mixed level class that is designed for the student who has completed at least one beginning level class with Donna. Students should have a basic understanding of silver soldering.

During this 8 week session, we will explore handmade chains, clasps & stone setting. Additional techniques will be added as class progresses.

Wednesday Morning 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
8 weeks
Instructor : Donna D'Aquino

$315.00

This class is designed for the student who has had 3 or more classes with Donna. During this 8 week session we will focus on a variety of techniques. This class will explore advanced soldering and fabrication skills through a variety of hands on demonstrations.

Students will be encouraged to create their own designs.

Thursday Morning 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
8 weeks
Instructor : Andres Cardenas

$355.00

Lost wax casting is the cornerstone technique for creating detailed, durable, and reproducible metal pieces, used by artisans and major designers alike.

Over the course of this class, you will be guided through the fascinating lost-wax casting process from start to finish. The journey begins with sculpting your design in specialized jeweler's wax, where you'll learn to carve, shape, and add fine detail. You'll then prepare your wax model for its transformation, embedding it in an investment flask to create a mold.

The true magic happens at the casting station, where you'll witness the alchemy of molten metal flowing into the cavity left by your "lost" wax.

The final stage brings your piece to life through finishing techniques: sawing off sprues, filing, sanding, and polishing your casting to a professional shine.

- Beginners Welcome!

Intermediate / Advanced
Friday Morning: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
8 weeks
Instructor : Donna D'Aquino

$315.00

Do you have jewelry pieces or projects that you really wanted to finish? Maybe you ran out of time, or have questions about how to proceed? Need more practice in a properly equipped studio space? Looking for a gentle, experienced hand to help you out? Have you had two or more beginning level classes, but don’t feel confident enough to move to a more advanced class level? If you answered “YES!” To one or all of these questions, then this class is for you! Come join me to complete those projects, build your skills and gain more confidence in your jewelry making journey. Design brainstorming and problem solving are among my favorite things to do!

Let's schedule a time!
Instructor : Donna D'Aquino

$125.00 / hour

Are you looking for a more personalized, one on one lesson in jewelry making? 
I have a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge in many different aspects of jewelry making and the jewelry industry.
Contact Donna to chat about what you would like to accomplish.
I'd be happy to schedule a time that works for us both!

Skill Level: Any

$50.00 a month

Open Studio hours will be on Wednesday in July. There is a one time fee which allows students to attend open studio as much as they would like during the month. 

For July, there will be one sessions of open studio per week.

Open Studio Hours - JULY

Wednesday Afternoon:  2:00 - 5:00

• PLEASE NOTE: Open studio hours are for students who need access to the studio to WORK INDEPENDENTLY. There is no instruction during open studio
  
• I am available for ONE on ONE instruction. Contact me for more information and pricing
  
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