Pre-registration is required for classes & workshops - please register online below or call  508-693-1850.
Minimum age requirement for adult jewelry classes is 14 years old unless otherwise noted.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
Please read all class descriptions and be aware of age, skill level and materials requirements in ADVANCE of registering for any classes and workshops. Featherstone does not issue refunds unless we cancel the class due to low enrollment. All class cancellations will be issued class credit for future use.

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Beading: The Art of Knotting with Lucinda Sheldon
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: November 16, 23, 30 // December 7, 14
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Jewelry Studio 
Fee: $50 per class, includes materials
No previous experience required, ages 13+ welcome.
                
Learn the art of knotting between beads, and choosing the right beading technique for each kind of bead. Techniques taught include choosing appropriate stringing materials, finishing techniques, the classic technique of pearl and bead knotting, wire twisting and basic design. Stringing materials and a variety of gemstone and other unique beads included but students can also bring their own if they wish.

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Enameling: Holiday Gifts Enamel on Copper with Lucinda Sheldon 
Day: Saturdays
​Dates: November 13, 20, December 4, 11
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: $75 per class, includes materials

​Get ready for the holiday season by creating your own gifts and ornaments!  Enameling is an ancient art form applying powdered glass to metal and firing it to fusing in a kiln or with a torch. During class you will have the opportunity to make either an ornament, pendant, earrings, or even a bowl. Learn to sift, stencil, stamp and appliqué  enamel on a variety of different copper shapes. 

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Holiday Crushed Stone Inlay Workshop with Ivry Russillo
Dates: Friday, December 3 
Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM (total 6 hours)
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee:  $150 for the one day workshop, includes materials fee. Minimum age 18. *Please see dress code below. All students must wear masks. Limited to 4 students.
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​Students will be working with a 1" x 1” square piece of sterling silver to construct a pendant, charm (or very special ornament!).​ This class covers design transfer, hand sawing, use of drill, marriage of metals and soldering. A great introduction to jewelry fabrication for all levels welcome. The use of crushed stone inlay will be demonstrated on how to add color to your piece without the difficultly of stone setting itself. A mixture of powdered stones and chips from turquoise, malachite, lapis lazuli, coral and black onyx will be set and sanded flush within the design that has been cut out in your pendant. Only materials provided will be allowed to use. 

Learn more about Ivry here.

​*Dress code: For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy for the Jewelry Studio: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back.

Previous 2021

Photo is to show detail of inlay work - not representative of size! This piece is larger than what students will be creating.

Crushed Stone Inlay Workshop with Ivry Russillo
Date: Wednesday, September 29
Time: 10:00AM - 6:00PM (total 8 hours)
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee:  $190 for the one day workshop, includes materials fee. Minimum age 18. *Please see dress code below. All students must wear masks. Limited to 4 students.
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​Students will be working with a 1" x 1” square piece of sterling silver to construct a wearable pendant. This class covers design transfer, hand sawing, use of drill, marriage of metals and soldering. A great introduction to jewelry fabrication for all levels welcome. The use of crushed stone inlay will be demonstrated on how to add color to your piece without the difficultly of stone setting itself. A mixture of powdered stones and chips from turquoise, malachite, lapis lazuli, coral and black onyx will be set and sanded flush within the design that has been cut out in your pendant. Only materials provided will be allowed to use. Total class time is 8 hours.

Learn more about Ivry here.

​*Dress code: For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy for the Jewelry Studio: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back.

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Chandelier Earring Workshop with Ivry Russillo
​Day: Thursday
Dates: April 15th
Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM 
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee:  $100 for one-day workshop, includes materials fee. Minimum age 18. *Please see dress code below. All students must wear masks. Limited to 5 students.

Students will learn how to complete a pair of chandelier dangle earrings using beginner techniques with piercing, hand sawing, drilling, stamping, and assembly. A great introduction to cold connections that do not involve any torch work. Learn how to manipulate brass sheet into multi-dimensional dangle earrings.

​*Dress code: For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy for the Jewelry Studio: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back.

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 Enameling: Glass on Metal with Lucinda Sheldon 
Day: Tuesdays
​Dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26 ​ (weekend workshops coming in November)
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: $75 per class, includes basic materials  (additional copper and silver pieces available for purchase ranging from $10-$30).

Come try your hand at enameling, an ancient art form applying powdered glass to metal and firing it to fusing in a kiln or with a torch. Explore the techniques of sifting, stenciling, stamping, scaffito, cloisonne and more. Each week learn something new and create your own one of a kind piece of artwork from jewelry to art pieces.

• The first class will be Torch Fired Enameling, the next three classes will be Kiln Fired Enameling.
• Each class will cover how to prepare the metal, copper, for enameling such as piercing, shaping and stamping.
• How to clean the metal before firing and apply the enamel for firing.
• Learn the enameling techniques of sifting, stamping, stenciling, sgraffito and cloisonnne.
• How to finish a enameled piece.
• Each class will complete at least one project of an enameled piece, and several samples.

Classes can be signed up one at a time but the more classes the more to learn. 

*Dress code: For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy for the Jewelry Studio: Closed-toe footwear (no sandals), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured. Wear a headband or a hat if your hair can’t be tied back.