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Join fine local jewelry maker, Jolynn Santiago, and learn how to make a beautiful piece of jewelry to wear of gift. Cuff bracelets have a long history across many cultures and have been worn for centuries as adornment, symbol, and everyday object. In this class, students will design and make a cuff bracelet of their own choosing in silver, copper, or brass. Students will begin by designing their piece, considering width, proportion, and how it sits on the wrist. Cuffs may be wide or narrow, minimal or more expressive — the scale and character are left open to personal preference. Throughout the process, students will learn and practice sawing, forming, and surface texturing techniques. In the final stages of the class, students may choose to patina their cuffs, adding color and contrast to the metal’s surface through controlled oxidation. By the end of the workshop, students will complete a cuff bracelet and gain a stronger understanding of working with metal. Choose your metal of choice at registration- Silver, Copper, or Brass (Prices reflect raw metal costs). All materials, metals, and tools for use during class are included in the fee. All levels are welcome! Age: 18+ Students Cuff Bracelets

Join fine local jewelry maker, Jolynn Santiago, and learn how to make a beautiful piece of jewelry to wear of gift. Over the course of 4 sessions (3 hours each), you will learn the basics of jewelry making and maybe leave with not only a beautiful unique ring, but also new hobby! Students will begin class by forming and soldering a simple silver ring band. From there, they will build on this process by creating a second ring that incorporates a textured element. Using a prepared silver sheet, students will add surface texture and solder the element onto a ring band. Participants who already have experience soldering rings may choose to begin with this project and, as a result, may complete two rings with textured elements over the course of the series. Those new to ring making will be guided step by step, while those who have made rings before—either with me or in other jewelry-making classes—may work at their own pace. This class is designed to support a range of experience levels. All materials, silver, and tools for use during class are included in the fee. All levels are welcome. Only 6 spots available! Age: 18+

Join fine local jewelry maker, Jolynn Santiago, and learn how to make a beautiful jewelry using specific tools and techniques. This multi-week class focuses on building confidence with basic metalsmithing skills through the repeated making of silver stud earrings. Students will learn and practice sawing, surface texturing, and soldering while creating several pairs of earrings over the course of the class. Working through the same process multiple times allows techniques to settle in and become more familiar. Repetition helps students improve accuracy, control, and comfort at the bench, while small variations in design keep the work engaging and personal. The class is designed to meet students where they are. Beginners will be guided step by step, and students with prior experience may move at their own pace or explore additional surface treatments as time allows. By the end of this 4-week series, most students can expect to leave with multiple pairs of silver stud earrings they can wear and enjoy or gift. All materials, and tools for use during class are included in the fee. All levels are welcome! Age: 18+