In this course, students will deepen their connection to Lake Superior and expand their jewelry-making skills as they craft unique pieces of wearable art. 

Students will spend an hour or so the first day gathering pebbles on the beach, and then will use diamond-encrusted drill bits and specialized metalsmithing techniques to prepare the stones for jewelry making. The pebbles can be made into pendants, necklaces, bracelets and rings. Sterling silver wire, chain, tubing, and sheet will be used to fabricate unique pieces of jewelry based on each student’s own design theme. 

Students will use age-old jewelry-making techniques and go home with at least six handmade works of art to wear. Sterling silver soldering skills are required for this class. 

Good hand-eye coordination and vision (or magnification) are fundamental for this class. 

A course materials fee of $35-85 will be paid to your instructor in class. This will cover all course materials and drill bits. 

Students age 14+ may register for this course.

Required Tools

• Students will need to bring a small hand held Dremel type rotary tool
• Sketch/notebook for designing and note taking.
• 2 extra-fine sharpie pens
• Eye magnification required - opti-visors are preferred and can be purchased from any jewelry supplier - visit www.riogrande.com for a good source

Optional Tools

• Any small jewelry tools you may have: jewelers saw, hand tools (pliers, nippers, hammers), bench pin, steel block, and any other jewelry tools you wish to use.