AKA Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Jewelry But Were Afraid to Ask, this 6 hour introductory class meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month* and includes an overview of the studio, explanation of the tools and safety around using them, and how to saw, cut, file, and solder.
There are two class options to get you started (and yes, you can take both! There will be some overlap with the studio and safety overview, but you will learn different things in each)
Introduction to Etching, where you will learn how to etch a piece to make a pendant or pin
and
Introduction to Stone Setting where participants will learn to bezel set a cabochon to create a pendant or pin.
*Please see drop down menu for dates. Some months will classes will meet on alternate Saturdays due to holidays, shows or other scheduling conflicts. Classes meet from 11- 4 and takes place at “Poppy Studio” located at Camp Meade in Middlesex VT (961 US Route 2)