Jewelry

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.

Beading: The Art of Knotting with Lucinda Sheldon
Day: Tuesdays:
Dates: June 28 / July 5, 12, 19, (no 26) / August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
**Additional class: Thursday, July 7: 10AM-12PM
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: $50 per class, includes materials
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.

Woven Bracelet with Anita Musicant
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: July 6 and 20, August 3 and 17
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: $85 for each 3 hour workshop, includes all materials
Ages 13+ welcome.

In this beginner friendly class, you will create a beautiful and intricately beaded bracelet. Dress it up or down, make it one color or several – design your own! Select from a variety of closures including buttons or toggles.

Herringbone Bracelet with Anita Musicant
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: July 13 and 27, August 10 and 24
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: $85 for each 3 hour workshop, includes all materials
Ages 13+ welcome.

Learn Ndebele stitch – sometimes called Herringbone. Once again, participants are able to design their own piece – make it all one color, two or even three. Using top quality beads, participants will leave with a stunning bracelet that they can be proud to wear anywhere. Beginner friendly.

Enameling: Glass on Metal Workshops with Lucinda Sheldon
Days: Thursday & Friday
Dates: July 14 & 15 // July 21 & 22 // August 11 & 12 // August 25 & 26
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: $140 per 2 day workshop/6 hours, includes materials (copper dishes and wooden boxes additional).

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 or decorated wooden box. Learn to sift, stencil, stamp and appliqué enamel on a variety of different copper shapes.

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High School Jewelry Workshop: Crushed Stone Inlay with Ivry Russillo
Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM (4 days/ total 8 hours)
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: 4-day workshop is FREE to high school students, with a $25 materials fee.
*Please see dress code below. Limited to 6 students.

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. Total class time is 8 hours.

*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.

Stamped Charm Workshop with Ivry Russillo
Dates & Times:
Friday, February 11: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Monday, March 14: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Wednesday, March 16: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Friday, April 22: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: $65 for brass charm, includes gold fill necklace chain / $80 for sterling silver, includes sterling necklace chain. *Please see dress code below.

Students will be constructing a pendant name tag using stamping methods. A great intro class on design layout, sawing of metal, drilling, stamping and finishing. The finished piece can be worn as a necklace pendant, or used as a charm, dog tag or key chain tag. Students will be working with brass or copper. All levels welcome.

*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.

Initial Pendant Workshop with Ivry Russillo
Date:
Friday, February 18
Thursday, April 21
Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: $75/$90 (brass/sterling silver) for the one day workshop, includes all materials. *Please see dress code below.

Students will chose a singular letter and learn how to transfer it onto a piece of metal (sterling silver or brass), and cut out by hand. Methods involved include design transfer, drilling, filing, sanding and finishing. Chain is included to finish your necklace. A great introduction to metal work while walking away with a finished piece in one class.

*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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