Classes & Workshops

Learn basic metalworking technique to make a pin, pendant, or belt buckle. Instruction is individualized to skill level of each student.

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Students will acquire basic metalworking techniques to make jewelry out of sterling silver, copper, or brass.

Materials used will be silver, copper, or brass. Solder, torches, and all necessary tools are provided.

Students provide metal, findings, and sandpaper.

Demonstrations will include:

  • design
  • sawing
  • filing
  • soldering
  • texturing
  • polishing
  • stone setting
Class times at my Riker Hill Art Park, Livingston, NJ studio
    $15/hr.     $130/ 10 hr.
Monday     12:00-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday      7:00-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday  1:00-3:30 p.m. and 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday     10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

All workshops $95.00

6 hours $50 Non-refundable deposit is required

Beginning students will make 3 pieces: pin, pendant, or belt buckle; ring; simple stone setting.

More advanced students will make: cuff bracelet, link bracelet, hollow constructed pieces, round beads, more complex stone settings.

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Limited space: 5 students in each class!

Call Sue to reserve space and get materials list: 973-992-5746

Sue also teaches at The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (since 1981) and at the Newark Museum (since 1993), contact for more information.