UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL AND MASTER A NEW CRAFT!

Learn the fundamentals of artisan jewelry and metalsmithing with our artisan jewelry classes. Create rings, pendants, earrings and so much more as you build your designing and making skills. 

These in-person classes give you hands-on experience with an instructor with almost 25 yrs. of jewelry-making experience. Learn to create variations on these basic techniques in order to imagine and design your own unique jewelry creations!

Start with the basics then move on to more advanced wire working and metal smithing techniques. 

Most classes are held in Knoxville & surrounding areas, but I hold classes in homes, apartment clubhouses, offices, galleries, coffee shops, and more! Heck, I'll even teach on the beach, lol.

JOIN US FOR A FUN, YET INFORMATIVE CLASS IN A SMALL, INTIMATE CLASS {and meet new friends with the same addiction, lol}

NO PREVIOUS SKILLS ARE NEEDED and BEGINNERS ARE ENCOURAGED

ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED and TOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED

INSTRUCTOR: FRANCESCA with STUDIO NAVARRI

EMAIL: StudioNavarri@gmail.com

URBAN EAR WEAR

CREATE A COLLECTION OF EARRINGS…ALL INTERCHANGEABLE! Definitely different, these artisan ear wires are hand sculpted, forged for strength, and polished by hand. Combine with beautiful, artisan wire-wrapped gemstone drops that simply slip onto the ear wires to create endless combinations. Go from uptown to downtown in a heartbeat!

MUD PUDDLE POTTERY

462 Hwy. 70

Pegram, TN 37143 {20 minutes west of Nashville}

February 28th -   6pm-9pm 

Beginners to Advanced Levels-No previous skills needed

We'll make AT LEAST 5-6 PAIRS, but you'll have the knowledge to make several more designs!!

JOIN US FOR THIS FUN, YET INFORMATIVE CLASS IN A SMALL, INTIMATE SETTING and meet new friends with the same addiction, lol!

COST: $95 Includes Brass or Sterling Silver plated Wire
+$30 "Optional" Upgrade to Sterling Silver and Gold Wire
An assorted selection of gemstones are provided to participants for the earring drops, (each according to availability)

INCLUDES all the materials & supplies. Tools and Equipment are provided for use during the class.
Workshop is limited to 12 participants.

Photos are for reference only. 
 
The gallery has large TV SCREEN to project up close during demonstrations, so you’ll be able to see every little detail!!

REGISTER ONLINE with MUD PUDDLE POTTERY

BEZEL SET PENDANTS {Beginning Soldering}

GARDEN SILHOUETTE COLLAR

COME JOIN US IN THIS ONE DAY WORKSHOP AND LEARN TONS OF BASIC SCULPTING & SOLDERING TECHNIQUES IN A DAY!

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 10am - 6pm

APPALCHIAN ARTS CRAFT CENTER

2716 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716

COST: $145 

INCLUDES all the materials & supplies 

Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class.

The gemstones provided will be according to availability.

The hand-sculpted wire details, reminiscent of delicate flower petals, buds & leaves, make this piece truly one of a kind. Gemstones add a touch of elegance and sophistication. This statement collar will add sunshine to your day and make you smile.

FABRICATIONS: FLOWERS, LEAVES, BUDS AND PETALS: We’ll use sterling silver wire to sculpt and solder several floral and leaf shapes. Use your creativity to and different gemstones to create a whole bouquet! 

WIRE SCULPTED CHAIN CONNECTIONS: Next, we’ll create an asymmetrical collar necklace, using sterling silver to sculpt and wrap more garden shapes as chain and connectors. Learn to create lovely floral accent connections in silhouette shapes of flowers, lotus, petals, rosebuds, leaves and more. 

LEARN THE TOOLS: wire wrapping requires only a few hand tools, so it’s inexpensive to get started, and convenient to work/carry almost anywhere. 

SKILLS LEARNED: basic soldering techniques, basic wire wrapping, shaping and sculpting wire, simple soldering, gemstone setting, chain creation, filing, finishing and polishing

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME: one Garden Silhouette Collar in sterling silver, with your choice of flowers and gems.

SKILL LEVELS: Beginners Encouraged; no experience needed.

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ROSE OF APHRODITE

COME JOIN US IN THIS TWO-DAY WORKSHOP AND LEARN  BASIC METALSMITHING & SILVERSMITHING TECHNIQUES

SATURDAY MARCH 22 AND SUNDAY MARCH 23

TIME TO BE DETERMINED

OAK RIDGE ART CENTER

201 BADGER RD, OAK RIDGE, TN 37830

COST: TO BE DETERMINED 

INCLUDES: Sterling Silver with Gemstones and all the materials & supplies. Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class.

FABRICATIONS

COLLAR: First, we’ll create a simple woven sterling collar to wear alone or show off the slide. We’ll even create a Boho Slide with chains and leaves to add some sass!

SLIDES: Next, we’ll cut out the petal shapes from sterling sheet metal with a jeweler’s saw, then we’ll texturize them to add depth and dimension, then shape and sculpt into the floral shapes. And of course, we’ll solder it all together and add a sweet gemstone. 

LEARN THE TOOLS: Tools for soldering and silversmithing, using a small butane torch and basic bench tools. We keep the setup simple and use tools you can get from Amazon or the hardware store for minimal cost.

SKILLS LEARNED: Basic soldering techniques, gemstone setting, jewelry sawing, metal texturing, dapping and shaping the metal, filing, oxidizing, hand finishing and polishing.

LEARN SAFETY! I’ll teach you how to set up your own small silversmithing area, as inexpensively as possible. Simply and safely.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME: one simple sterling silver collar, 1 to 3 rose slides and one boho leaves accent 

We’ll create 1-3 slides, depending on time, but you’ll certainly know how to make many, many more. You can make several for a whole bouquet of flower shapes and gems to suit your mood or fashion of the day.

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DEKKA

WIRE WRAPPED BRACELET

Experience pure luxury with the DEKKA Bracelet. Boasting sophisticated open lattice areas in a pattern of sterling silver and accented with metal accents. The intricate design conveys drama with an understated style.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH, 11 am - 1 pm

FARRAGUT COMMUNITY CENTER

239 JAMESTOWNE BLVD, SUITE 201, FARRAGUT, TN 37934

COST: $95 for Sterling Silver with Sterling Accents

OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Additional $20 for Yellow Gold or Rose Gold Accents

INCLUDES all the materials & supplies.

Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class. 

These bracelets usually retail for $148 +

Wire wrapping is one of the oldest techniques known for crafting handcrafted jewelry. Researchers have found elements of wire wrapped designs in jewelry, breast plate decorations, shields, etc. in ancient pharaohs' tombs and pyramids in Egypt, although there is some evidence that dates wire wrapped jewelry back as far as 1446 B.C.

The concept of this art is to take wire to form the shape, or foundation, of the jewelry, and use the wire itself to wrap around the pieces to hold the structure together. It's always done with only a few basic hand tools. Never any soldering, machines or epoxies. 

This class covers the fundamental skills for creating a basic wire-wrapped bracelet, using ancient skills with only a few jewelry pliers. There are endless variations of this design by mixing smooth or twisted wire and mixing metals. Since you're only using a few hand tools and wire, it's convenient to work almost anywhere!

JOIN US FOR A FUN, YET INFORMATIVE WORKSHOP IN A SMALL, INTIMATE GROUP {and meet new friends with the same addiction, lol!}

SKILL LEVEL: Beginners Encouraged; no experience needed.

SKILLS LEARNED: Basic Wire Wrapping Skills, Wire Twisting, Wire Gauges, Wire Tempers, Tools Used, Hand Finishing, Shaping and Polishing.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME: one DEKKA Wire Wrapped Bracelet in sterling silver accents of your choice.

Photos are for reference only. 

EMAIL: StudioNavarri@gmail.com

REGISTER with STUDIO NAVARRI HERE

BUTTERFLY

WIRE WRAPPED BRACELET

Each of us transforms through multiple stages in our lives. The Butterfly is a universal symbol of change, celebrating love, resurrection, rebirth, survival, and transformation.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th, 11 am - 2 pm

THE SOUTHERN MARKET

5400 Homberg Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919

COST: $95 for Sterling Silver with Gold Wraps & Accent Beads

INCLUDES all the materials & supplies.

Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class. 

These bracelets usually retail for $148 +

This class covers the fundamental skills for creating a basic wire-wrapped bracelet, but we take it a step further by hand sculpting the wire to create soft butterfly wing shapes, then embellishing it with strategically placed beads to form this sweet, fluttering butterfly bracelet. There are endless variations of this design by mixing smooth or twisted wire and mixing metals.

JOIN US FOR A FUN, YET INFORMATIVE WORKSHOP IN A SMALL, INTIMATE GROUP {and meet new friends with the same addiction, lol!}

SKILL LEVEL: Beginners Encouraged; no experience needed.

SKILLS LEARNED: Basic Wire Wrapping Skills, Wire Sculpting, Wire Gauges, Wire Tempers, Tools Used, Hand Finishing, Shaping and Polishing.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME: one BUTTERFLY Wire Wrapped Bracelet in sterling silver with gold accents.

Photos are for reference only. 

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BEZEL SET RINGS {Beginning Soldering}

SATURDAY APRIL 19   

10AM TO 6PM 

 

APPALCHIAN ARTS CRAFT CENTER

2716 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716

 

COST: TO BE DETERMINED, Sterling Silver with Gemstones

INCLUDES: all the materials & supplies. Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class. Gemstones according to availability.

 

We’ll go beyond basics by creating a back plate and bezel setting a stone. Suitable for beginners, even if you’ve never soldered before. The soldering techniques you learn in this class are also used in many other types of contemporary jewelry and other styles of silversmithing.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginners Encouraged; no experience needed.

SKILLS LEARNED: soldering, sawing, filing, texturing metals, bezel setting, oxidizing, polishing and finishing, whew!

LEARN THE LANGUAGE, the tools and tips for silversmithing, using a small butane torch and basic tools.  

DRESS FOR A MESS! Wear old clothes or bring an old shirt to wear over your work clothes.  If you have long hair, please wear it up!

JOIN US FOR A FUN, YET INFORMATIVE WORKSHOP IN A SMALL, INTIMATE GROUP {and meet new friends with the same addiction, lol!}

Photos are for reference only.

REGISTER ONLINE at APPALACHIAN ARTS CRAFT CENTER

URBAN EAR WEAR

INTERCHANGEABLE EARRINGS

CREATE AN ENDLESS COLLECTION OF EARRINGS … ALL INTERCHANGEABLE!

Definitely different, these artisan ear wires are hand sculpted, forged for strength, and polished by hand. Combine with beautiful, artisan wire-wrapped gemstone drops that simply slip onto the ear wires to create endless combinations. Go from uptown to downtown in a heartbeat!

We'll make AT LEAST 5-6 PAIRS, but you'll have the knowledge to make several more designs!!

SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, 10 am - 1 pm

FARRAGUT COMMUNITY CENTER

239 JAMESTOWNE BLVD, SUITE 201, FARRAGUT, TN 37934

COST: $85 for Sterling Silver 

OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Additional $20 for Yellow Gold or Rose Gold Accents

INCLUDES all the materials & supplies.

Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class.

JOIN US FOR A FUN, YET INFORMATIVE WORKSHOP IN A SMALL, INTIMATE GROUP {and meet new friends with the same addiction, lol!}

SKILL LEVEL: Beginners Encouraged; no experience needed.

SKILLS LEARNED: Basic Wire Wrapping Skills, Wire Twisting, Wi Wire Sculpting, Wire Gauges, Wire Tempers, Tools Used, Hand Finishing, Shaping and Polishing.

Photos are for reference only. 

EMAIL: StudioNavarri@gmail.com

REGISTER with STUDIO NAVARRI HERE

WIRE WRAPPED CABOCHON PENDANTS

This basic design is great for beginners to learn how to trap and secure a stone to make a beautiful pendant.

SATURDAY, MAY 24th, 11 am - 2 pm

THE SOUTHERN MARKET

5400 Homberg Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919

COST: $95 for Sterling Silver 

INCLUDES: sterling silver and various gemstone cabochons

Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class. 

Learn the skills to make beautiful wire-wrapped pendants using a few hand tools, jewelry wire, and a focal bead or gemstone.  

We will discuss wire gauges and wire tempers. Learn about tools and their proper use, as well as techniques for oxidizing and polishing your new treasure.

Use your new skills to create sentimental pendants from your memories. Shells or pebbles from a walk on the beach, stones found in the desert or forest, a bead or stone from your grandmother’s jewelry, etc.

JOIN US FOR A FUN, YET INFORMATIVE WORKSHOP IN A SMALL, INTIMATE GROUP {and meet new friends with the same addiction, lol!}

SKILL LEVEL: Beginners Encouraged; no experience needed.

SKILLS LEARNED: Basic Wire Wrapping Skills, Wire Sculpting, Wire Gauges, Wire Tempers, Tools Used, Hand Finishing, Shaping and Polishing.

Photos are for reference only. 

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BRAMBLES BARBED WIRE CHAINS

Our version of a Barbed Wire Jewelry, these chains are from our Brambles Collection, perfect for Daddy for Father's Day! {you can make yourself a cute li' delicate version as well!}

SATURDAY, JUNE 7th, 11 am - 2 pm

THE SOUTHERN MARKET

5400 Homberg Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919

COST: $95 for Sterling Silver with Gold Barbs

INCLUDES all the materials & supplies.

Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class.

You're gonna love this edgy, masculine look of barbed wire jewelry. Using simple pliers, we'll create links to create a variety of different looks.

We'll use sterling and gold, and I'll teach you to blacken sterling silver for a luxurious look of black and gold or black and silver.

JOIN US FOR A FUN, YET INFORMATIVE WORKSHOP IN A SMALL, INTIMATE GROUP {and meet new friends with the same addiction, lol!}

SKILL LEVEL: Beginners Encouraged; no experience needed.

SKILLS LEARNED: Basic Wire Skills, Wire Gauges, Wire Tempers, Tools Used, Hand Finishing, Shaping and Polishing.

Photos are for reference only. 

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