Jewelry Making Workshops
creation. connection. community
classes & workshops
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In-depth weekend long experience. Covers all of the fundamentals of silversmithing and stone setting. Leave the weekend with 5 pieces of handmade jewelry by YOU and the skills needed to start your own metalsmithing practice.
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Join for a morning or afternoon of creation and connection. Leave with a beautiful piece of jewelry made entirely by you! No experience necessary.
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Private parties and events are a beautiful way to create a magical and memorable experience for 4-7 guests.
upcoming experiences
January 16 | 1:30–4:30 PM | Studio 171, Pacific Grove
Come spend an afternoon making something beautiful with your own two hands.
In this beginner-friendly Gemstone Necklace Workshop, you’ll learn the art of bezel setting while creating a one-of-a-kind gemstone pendant to wear home.
You’ll be guided through each step of the process—from shaping your bezel and preparing your stone to carefully setting it into place and finishing your pendant. Along the way, you’ll get a taste of the magic of metalsmithing: working with metal, learning to use the tools, and watching a beautiful piece come together from start to finish.
No previous jewelry-making experience is necessary. This workshop is designed as a stand-alone experience, so you can join us for the afternoon whether you’re completely new to metalsmithing or simply looking for a fun, creative project.
You’ll learn:
The basics of bezel setting
How to shape and prepare a bezel for your stone
How to securely set a gemstone
Basic finishing techniques
How to turn your finished setting into a wearable necklace
Most importantly, you’ll leave with a finished gemstone necklace you made yourself—and the satisfaction of knowing you created it from scratch.
Saturday, January 16 1:30–4:30 PM Studio 171 • Pacific Grove
No experience necessary. Just come ready to create, learn something new, and spend a few hours at the bench.
Classes are limited to 6 students to allow for a hands on intimate learning experience.
Investment: $150 includes all materials
January 8-10th, 2027 | Studio 171 Pacific Grove, California
Spend an immersive weekend learning the foundations of silversmithing (or metalsmithing) and soldering in an intimate studio setting.
Designed for complete beginners, this hands-on intensive will guide you through the essential skills needed to begin creating your own handcrafted jewelry. Over three days, you’ll learn torch safety, solder flow, wire forming, stone setting, finishing techniques, and design principles while creating a collection of jewelry you can proudly wear home.
With only six students, you’ll receive personalized instruction, demonstrations, troubleshooting support, and plenty of time at the bench to build confidence with your tools.
Friday: Foundations of Soldering
10am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break
We begin with the fundamentals. Students will learn studio safety, torch setup, soldering techniques, and how to control heat and solder flow.
Projects:
Stacking Rings
Simple Post Hoop Earrings
These projects provide repetition and practice while building confidence with the torch, helping students understand how metal behaves under heat and how successful solder joints are created.
Saturday: Stone Setting Intensive
10am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break
Once students have mastered the basics of soldering, we’ll move into stone setting techniques.
Projects:
Prong Set Pendant
Bezel Set Ring or Pendant
Students will learn how to construct stone settings, solder components together, and securely set cabochon stones while developing precision and problem-solving skills.
Sunday: Design & Create
10am
The final day is dedicated to creativity and independence.
Using the skills learned throughout the weekend, students will design and fabricate their own jewelry project with guidance and support throughout the process.
This day is about bringing together everything learned during the intensive and experiencing the satisfaction of creating a piece from concept to completion.
What You’ll Leave With
Five handcrafted jewelry pieces made by you
Confidence using a jeweler’s torch
Fundamental soldering and fabrication skills
Experience with wire forming, prong setting, and bezel setting
Finishing and polishing techniques
The ability to continue creating soldered jewelry independently
Tuition
Total investment: $695
$595 Early bird pricing until November 8th
Tuition includes all materials, sterling silver, stones, solder, consumables, use of studio tools and equipment, and three days of personalized instruction.
Class Size
Limited to 6 students
This small class size allows for individualized attention, hands-on guidance, and a supportive learning environment.
No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn.
Reserve your seat and discover the art of creating jewelry by hand.
January 17 | 10am-2pm | Studio 171, Pacific Grove
Create your own handcrafted sterling silver statement ring. This hands-on workshop introduces the art of ring forming and bezel setting, guiding you through the process of transforming sterling silver and a beautiful gemstone into a one-of-a-kind piece you’ll treasure for years to come.
You’ll receive step-by-step instruction and personalized guidance throughout the process. Beginners are welcome, and no prior experience is required.
Workshop Details
Date: Sunday, January 17
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Studio 171, Pacific Grove, CA
What’s Included
Sterling silver and gemstone
All tools and materials
Step-by-step instruction in ring forming and bezel setting
Your finished handcrafted statement ring
No experience is necessary. This intimate workshop is limited to just 6 participants, ensuring plenty of one-on-one instruction in a relaxed and supportive environment.
This workshop can be enjoyed as a standalone experience or as the second class in The Sunday Statement Series, where you’ll continue building your silversmithing skills through more advanced techniques.
Early Bird: $175 Regular Price: $195
Reserve your spot early—spaces are limited.
meet the instructor
Hi, I’m Rhiannon.
I’ve been making jewelry for as long as I can remember and teaching jewelry-making workshops for the last eight years.
For me, there is something pretty magical about sitting down at a workbench, picking up the tools, and making something with your own two hands. That moment when you look down and think, “I MADE THIS!” never gets old — and it’s an even greater joy to help someone else experience it.
My workshops are intentionally kept small so I can connect with each student and offer plenty of one-on-one guidance along the way. We laugh, we play, we experiment, we learn — and sometimes we surprise ourselves with what we’re capable of making.
With a background in education and years of experience as a working jewelry artist, I love helping students feel comfortable with the tools, build confidence, and discover that jewelry making is something they can actually do.
Whether you're completely new to metalsmithing or looking to build on skills you already have, there’s something wonderful about stepping away from everyday life for a few hours and getting your hands dirty making something beautiful.
I split my time between the Monterey Bay area of California and the Bahías of Huatulco in Oaxaca, Mexico, and I’m so happy to bring my love of jewelry making to both communities.
I hope you’ll join me at the workbench soon.
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