Bench Classes
in the beginning
2024 Beginner & Intermediate Jewelry Arts Classes
Bench Basics Beginner Series I, II & III, 2024
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“Creation is a collaborative process and an intimate relationship between artists and their materials in which the participants continuously transform one another.”
These classes are project-based skill level development in the art of silversmithing. The Beginner series is designed to inspire while introducing a set of essential skills and knowledge. Basic skills and understanding are a critical foundation for any new jewelry artist. Mastery develops through the expansion of fundamental abilities, years of continued practice, commitment, patience and love for the art.
In the Beginner Bench Basics series, students will learn how to fabricate sterling silver jewelry. They will practice skills through learning how to design, cut, pattern, hammer, solder, shape, polish, patina, set stones, etc.
Studio3 requires students to complete the Bench Basics Beginner series, I, II & III before engaging in Enhancing the Basics series or Open Studio.
Bench Basics series is offered once per year: 2024 Session begins April 2
Class dates: April 2, April 16, April 30, May 14, May 28, June 11, July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27, September 17, October 1, October 15, October 29, November 12, November 26, December 10
Studio3 will be closed: Tuesday June 18 & Tuesday September 10
Each series includes six (3 hour) classes (every other) Tuesday evening from 6 pm till 9 pm
$185 per Bench Basic series plus materials
Pre-registration and $75 non-refundable deposit required. Space is limited!
Balance is due on or before the first class. No transfers or refunds on deposits unless the workshop/class is canceled by Studio3.
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Enhancing the Basics- 2024
Intermediate Series I, II & III
“There are no experts, only those who have made the journey.”
Moving from the Bench Basics classes to an independent/supervised practice in Open Studio can feel intimidating to a new jewelry artist. This intermediate class offers a way to enhance the basic skills learned in the Bench series for a more confident transition to engaging in the Open Studio practices and independent creating. In this expanded series, participants will practice more essential skills for proficiency and learn more complicated techniques that include advanced soldering skills, layering metals, piercing and sawing, patina and fine polishing and finishing, etc. Members
Participants must complete the beginner Bench Basics I, II & III series before engaging in the Bench Basics- Intermediate Series, (Enhancing the Basics).
Enhancing the Basics – Intermediate is offered once per year: 2024 session begins April 9th
Class dates: April 9, April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6, August 20, September 3, September 24, October 8, October 22, November 5, November 19, December 3, December 10
Studio3 will be closed: Tuesday June 18 & Tuesday September 10
Each series includes six (3 hour) classes (every other) Tuesday evening from 6 pm till 9 pm
$185 per Intermediate series plus materials
Pre-registration and $75 non-refundable deposit required. Space is limited!
Balance is due on or before the first class. No transfers or refunds on deposits unless the workshop/class is canceled by Studio3.
Bench Basics Intensive Retreat
6 day retreat- Monday thru Saturuday 10 am till 5 pm
Students will learn how to fabricate sterling silver jewelry. They will practice skills through learning how to design, cut, pattern, hammer, solder, shape, polish, patina, set stones, etc. Each participant will create earrings, pendant and ring.
$575 plus materials (members & non-members)
Space is limited. $75 non-refundable deposit & pre-registration is required.
Via Paypal, Studio3 will invoice pre-registered participants the remaining balance approximately 10 days prior to the workshop/intensive retreat.
No prior jewelry arts experience is necessary.
Studio3 is a Smoke Free and Alcohol Free environment. The studio has a full modern kitchen and delicious well water. Organic, locally roasted coffee and chocolate are provided!
Some of our class members have severe reactions to perfumes and/or colognes which can cause painful migraines. Please remember to refrain from any use of fragrances when attending workshops or classes at Studio3. Thank you
Please feel free to contact Studio3 if you have questions.