Bench Classes
in the beginning
2023 Beginner & Intermediate Jewelry Arts Classes
Bench Basics Beginner Series I, II & III, 2023
2023 SOLD OUT- Please join waitlist by clicking on “Register Beginner” below
“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: 2023 Session begins April 4th
Class dates: April 4, April 18, May 2, May 16, May 30, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 19, October 3, October 17, October 31, November 14, November 28, December 12th
Studio3 will be closed: Tuesday June 13 & September 5, 2023
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- 2023
Intermediate Series I, II & III
2023 SOLD OUT- Please join waitlist by clicking on “Register Intermediate” below
“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: 2023 session begins April 11th
Class dates: April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23, June 6, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, September 12, September 26, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21, December 5, December 12
Studio3 will be closed: Tuesday June 13 & September 5, 2023
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.
REGISTER INTERMEDIATE
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.