MAY 19th – 21st, Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 4:30, lunch provided 12:30 – 1:30 This three-day workshop will be a brainstorming, problem solving, and skill building session tailored to each student’s current work.Bring your half finished pieces, tossed away projects that are still lurking about, and an open mind. Sandra will be assisting eachindividual […]

APRIL 14th & 15th 10:00 – 4:30 lunch provided 12:30 – 1:30 $270. Fabricate – to construct or build with parts. During this two-day workshop, students will learn to construct a setting for their own found or acquired object. Whether it be a piece of shell, pebble or gem, together we will discuss your ideas […]

MARCH 24th & 25th, 10:00 – 4:30 lunch provided 12:30 – 1:30 $270 Kit Fee $50Sand casting offers a unique opportunity for jewelry makers- from experienced professionals to enthusiastic novices- to unlock new dimensions of creativity and artistry. By learning how to create a Delft sand mould, participants will cast pieces of jewelry in sterling […]

December 9, 10, 11 10:30 – 4:30 one hour break with lunch provided – $385.00  Fabricate a pendant or other piece of jewelry with your found object ~ abalone shell pieces ~ beach glass ~ pebbles or anything other treasure you have and if you don’t have one I’ve got a few to choose from!  […]

Nancy Gardner is a renowned North American jeweler based in Mendocino, California. Nancy obtained her training in design at the University of New York and took courses in goldsmithing with master craftsmen in Italy and Portugal. She participated in several international exhibitions and is currently dedicated to teaching jewelery both in Europe and in the […]

September 8, 9 & 10 Thursday – Saturday. 10:30 – 4:30 One hour lunch break ~ Lunch included $375.00 In this three day workshop I’ll be covering the basics of sterling silver fabrication – focus on soldering. This is a come as you are workshop ~ meaning no matter your level of experience you will […]

July 29th & 30th ~ Friday and Saturday ~ 10:00 ~ 4:30 ~ $275. Lunch included! Students are encouraged to bring their design of a piece or a series of pieces that they want to construct in copper, silver or gold. Together we will lay out the various steps and plan the most efficient way […]

Friday and Saturday ~ 10:00 – 4:30 ~ $250.00 … Lunch included! This two day workshop will cover the basic skills needed to begin working in metal – copper and/or silver – sawing, filling, sanding and finishing/polishing, cold connections and introduction to soldering. We will start with an over view of the various ways to […]

Friday – Sunday 10:30 ~ 4:30  with an hour break midday. This class is best for those that have some experience and want to hone skills, build confidence with soldering or focus on individual projects. Tuition ~ $375.00  Optional materials fee of $35 for a soldering kit. Complete tool and materials list will be provided […]

Friday – Sunday 10:30 ~ 4:30 with an hour break midday. This three day workshop will cover all the basic processes and the tools needed to begin working in sterling silver including soldering. Sterling stock for 2 different projects will be available for purchase or students are welcomed to provide their own materials/metals and project […]