Jewelry & Metalsmithing Classes

Classes have begun in my Marietta, GA studio!

Questions? contact me

Click on the address below to find the studio!

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

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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
One Day Workshop
instructor: Beth Kirtland

$185.00

In this hands-on, one-day workshop, we’ll explore the magic of transforming flat metal into finished, wearable jewelry.

This workshop is all about creativity, exploration, and building confidence with tools in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you prefer simple, modern shapes or layered, textured designs, you’ll leave with several finished pieces and the skills to keep creating at home.

- No prior metalsmithing experience required—just come ready to play.

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.

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

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 focus on stone setting. Examples of what will be covered include tube setting, flush setting and simple prong setting. Class will explore how to incorporate these settings into a finished piece of jewelry. Students will also learn how to make hand-made chains.

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

$315.00

This class is designed for the student who has had at least one beginning class with Donna. During this 8 week session we will build upon the skills learned in previous classes. Class will focus on various techniques to include stone setting and additional fabricating techniques. This is a mixed level class. Students will have the opportunity to be inspired by and learn from those with more experience in class.

Students will be encouraged to create their own designs.

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. Techniques will include a continued exploration of hollow forms and different types of connections and stone settings.

Students will be encouraged to create their own designs.

Thursday Morning: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
3 weeks
Instructor : Andres Cardenas

$295.00

Everything you need to know from a professional Jeweler:

Are you considering incorporating gemstones into your jewelry designs? Do you want to learn how to properly set stones but have questions or concerns about the process? Are you struggling to secure your pieces effectively to achieve the best possible results? Do you need guidance on selecting the right tools and using them correctly?

Instructor Andres Cardenas will walk you through everything you need to know to become confident and successful in stone setting. Starting from the fundamentals.

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 Tuesday & Wednesday in May. There is a one time fee which allows students to attend open studio as much as they would like during the month. 

For June, there will be two sessions of open studio per week.

Open Studio Hours - JUNE

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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