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Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of jewelry making with a range of classes in NYC. Learn the art of crafting unique pieces, from basic techniques to advanced designs, and discover the joy of wearing your own creations or gifting them to loved ones.

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Enamel (All Levels)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the basics of fusing glass to metal and create earrings and/or a pendant. For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE Please Note: PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED for all adults and children ages 5+. MASKS MUST BE WORN by everyone age 2+ in performance spaces (Kaufmann Concert Hall, Buttenwieser Hall, Weill Art Gallery), and all program areas serving children under 5 years old. THANK YOU for doing...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$275

5 sessions

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Wonderful, Wacky Wirework

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

A non-traditional approach to working with wire. Learn a few basic skills and then move onto creating cuffs, necklaces and free-form jewelry using wire and beads. This wire work is all cold connection, no torches are used. Supply List In-person programs: Face masks are highly recommended for everyone age 2+ in performance spaces (Kaufmann Concert Hall, Buttenwieser Hall, Weill Art Gallery), and all program areas serving children under 5 years...

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$285

5 sessions

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The Marriage Of Metals Part II— A Sphere

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

With the use of decorative plates created in Marriage of Metal Part I, students will construct a hollow ball. Two domed half spheres will be aligned and soldered. The sphere will then be resurfaced and drilled to form a bead. Techniques include rolling, dapping, technical alignment, soldering and polishing. Patinas will be added to enhance the patterns of the surface Supply List

(1068) Intermediate 18 and older
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$350

7 sessions

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Multiple Approaches to Enameling (Intermediate/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Discover the art of enameling and create stunning jewelry, wall pieces, vessels, and sculptures using a range of traditional and experimental techniques. Dive into the world of cloisonné, champlevé, grisaille, and more at 92nd Street Y's enriching course.

(1068) Intermediate 18 and older
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$360

7 sessions

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Filigree (Intermediate)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Unlock the secrets of intricate filigree craftsmanship in this intermediate workshop. Dive deep into the art of twisting and flattening wire to fashion delicate spirals and coils. Join us as we explore the heritage of Portuguese filigree under the guidance of expert instructor Natalie Aresta-Katz, honing your soldering skills and perfecting the polishing process along the way.

(1068) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$380

2 sessions

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Wired Birds Nest Pendant

Cook's Arts & Crafts Shoppe @ 80-09 Myrtle Ave, New York, NY

Learn the art of wire wrapping. In this 2-hour class, you will learn how to make a beautiful birds nest pendant.  Note: All supplies are included in the fee.

(6) All levels 15 and older
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Jewelry Models in Play-Doh

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Various objects, textures, and open weave shapes can be achieved with Play-Doh as an alternative to wax for model making. Play-Doh dries and hardens in two days and it's then possible to gently refine your shape with sandpaper and an inexpensive Dremel. The class will focus on making a pendant and conversation will be had about other applications. Supply List

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$99

3 sessions

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Channel Setting

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Channel is a type of setting that is very popular and used often in wedding bands. In this technique stones are encased between two walls and set side by side to create a row. In this class students will learn to cut seats, prepare the walls and channel set.  Tuition includes $30 materials fee, additional supplies are required, see supply list linked below.  For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Carving Clasps in Wax for Casting

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn how to carve decorative traditional (toggle, hook and eye) and nontraditional (interlocking) clasps for necklaces and bracelets.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$221

2 sessions

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Wax-Carved Signet Ring

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the fundamentals of wax carving and create a signet ring in wax. Finishing techniques, design strategies, and realizing the form in three different views are covered in this class. Perfect for newcomers to wax carving. Supply List: 00 file half round Divider 1 doz. wax saw blades Blue or green hard jewelry wax ring tube with flat top Engraving tools square profile and triangular profile Scraper X-acto knife  Student Guidelines...

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$228

2 sessions

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Fold Formed and Anticlastic Cuffs

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Fold Forming is a system of rapid forming using thin sheets of metal which are folded and repeatedly forged to reveal dramatic three-dimensional forms and textures. This is an excellent technique to learn about the elasticity and ductility of metal by working with its natural properties. Anticlastic Forming is a dynamic method of manipulating metal sheet by hammering it into two distinct curvatures, which are opposite to one another. Learn to use...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$205

4 sessions

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Hammering Silver Chains with Toggle Clasps

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Hone your soldering skills and make an aesthetic statement with a handmade silver chain and toggle clasp. The size and thickness of links can be determined by your design.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$239

2 sessions

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The Fidget Ring

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

The fidget ring perfect to help calm nerves, stress and anxiety. The fidget ring is constructed of several rings the center ring or rings are movable. The outer rings are soldered in place to hold the center ring. We will also incorporate learning to tube set round facet stones. The fidget ring will teach you techniques such as soldering, clean up, finishing and tube stone setting.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$215

4 sessions

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Forged Jewelry inspired by Ritual and Memory

92nd Street Y @ 15 E 84th St, New York, NY

Forged Jewelry inspired by Ritual and Memory: The Ancient Balkans and Beyond This workshop will combine a discussion, practice and execution of processes involved in the making of metal jewelry and objects in the current exhibition at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, Ritual and Memory: The Ancient Balkans and Beyond (an exhibit spanning the Neolithic Period through the Iron Age in southeastern Europe). Organized by the Institute...

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$235
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Prong Setting / Basket Setting (Intermediate)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Students will construct a cage structure using wire to support a gemstone. With the use of special burs students will learn to cut a seat and set a faceted stone. Supply List Visitors are not required to show proof of vaccination. Masks are highly recommended at 92NY.

(1068) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$285

5 sessions

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Wire Wrapped Jewelry with Aluminum Wire

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join us for a perfect opportunity to delve into the world of Jewelry Design, by creating your own unique necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. Take wire wrapping to a new level with lightweight aluminum wire! No experience is necessary for this class, and all tools and supplies will be available for your use. Learn to manipulate, and combine flat wire, with round, and textured wires. With the wires alone, and in combination with beads, and semi-precious...

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$205

4 sessions

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Knotting Pearls

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Knotting Pearls Learn two basic knotted necklaces: traditional pearl knotting with French wire, and a knotted necklace with space between the beads. Students may bring in broken knotted necklaces for a consultation. Students cannot be accepted after the first class without prior authorization from the Instructor.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

4 sessions

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Rapid Rendering for Jewelry Designers

New York Jewelry Design Institute @ 17 West 45th St, New York, NY

One of the most critical aspects of jewelry design is to render your image in such a way that its structure, shading, and texturing appear to be fully realistic. This concept of photo-realism is vital to a designer’s success, as the surface properties of jewels and their settings all create various interplay with light, shadow, and the surrounding environment. From a competitive standpoint, the more efficient those designers can be in rendering...

(16) All levels 18 and older
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$595

8 sessions

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Stackable Bracelets

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn to make quick stackable bangles, cuffs and rings using various techniques, such as soldering, wire twisting, hammering, roll printing and stonesetting.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$199

4 sessions

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Beaded Crochet Necklaces and Warp Bracelets

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Create necklaces of any length, multistrands and/or wrap bracelets. Lightweight and great for summer, all sorts of beads may be used in their design. Students do not need to know how to crochet; the basic stitch is taught in class.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$154

3 sessions

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