JEWELRY CLASS SCHEDULE
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 metalsmithing 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
CROSSOVER GEMSTONE CUFFS
INTERMEDIATE SOLDERING & GEM SETTING
DATE: SATURDAY, OCT 25
TIMES: 10 AM - 6 PM
LOCATION: STUDIO NAVARRI {Private Studio, address provided after registration}
COSTS: $285
INCLUDES: all materials and supplies. Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class.
Create a gallery worthy cuff with several layers of textured sterling.
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE SOLDERING so BASIC SOLDERING SKILLS ARE REQUIRED and will not be taught during this workshop.
SKILLS LEARNED: Fabricating with several layers of metal, creating a professional looking end for your cuff, basic gemstone setting, hand finishing, shaping and polishing.
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!
Be sure to SIGN UP EARLY, space is very limited!!
Photos are for reference only.
REGISTER WITH STUDIO NAVARRI HERE
MEDITATION RINGS
INTERMEDIATE SOLDERING
SATURDAY, NOV 8 10am – 6 pm
APPALACHIAN ARTS CRAFT CENTER
2716 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716
COST: SEE AACC WEBSITE
INCLUDES: sterling silver and cabochon {cabochons according to availability}
Very substantial, these high-quality artisan rings will be treasured for a lifetime.
A spinning band of sterling-filled or gold floral patterned encircles a wide, hefty band of brushed sterling silver. As a MEDITATION RING: playing with the moving portion of the band give the hands something to do and the repetitive motion helps to soothe and calm the mind. With practice, the wearer can simply sit and quietly and mediate on the spinning band, while surroundings can be tuned out and a sense of calm and serenity results.
In this all-day workshop discover how to create a solid sterling band, then surround it with the exquisite floral band. Sizing the ring, and then the two bands are critical, so this will be our main focus. Next, we’ll learn the magic trick to making the spinning band stay in place, yet spin.
INTERMEDIATE SKILL LEVEL: Basic Soldering Skill Required
SKILLS LEARNED: soldering, ring sizing, band sizing, filing, oxidizing, polishing and finishing
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.
NYC GARDEN EARRINGS
BEGINNING METAL CLAY
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th
TIMES: 10 AM - 6 PM
LOCATION: APPALACHIAN ARTS CRAFT CENTER
2716 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716
COSTS: $135-$150
INCLUDES: all materials and supplies. Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class.
Add a touch of New Your City glamour to your look with these beautiful earrings and pendant, inspired by the city’s iconic rooftop gardens.
I’d love to teach you how to make my favorite earrings! Learn the intriguing magic of metal clay. We’ll start with a cold, grey lump of clay and watch it turn into artistic earrings of fine silver.
I’ll teach you how to create pieces in metal clay using a micro torch, so you can easily setup a space in your home without a investing in a kiln or expensive equipment.
HOW FINE SILVER WORKS: Each pair is created from a lump of cold, grey clay that contains microscopic particles of fine silver. You roll the clay thin, add texture and then meticulously cut the shapes so the pair are true companion pieces.
After the pieces dry hard, they are hand sanded and finished, then we torch fire the pieces. The binders in the clay are burned away, leaving your design in .999 fine 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 is needed.
SKILLS LEARNED: metal clay techniques, texturing methods, patina options, torch firing, hand finishing, shaping and polishing. As a bonus, learn to create French hook ear wires and connections to embellish your beauties with beads or freshwater pearls.
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME: one pair of earrings and one pendant in fine silver.
Be sure to SIGN UP EARLY, space is very limited!!
Photos are for reference only.
REGISTER HERE ON STUDIO NAVARRI
EMBRACE BRACELET
BEGINNING SOLDERING
SATURDAY, DEC 20 WORKSHOP HOURS 10am – 6 pm
APPALACHIAN ARTS CRAFT CENTER
2716 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716
COST: $135 - $150
INCLUDES: all materials and supplies. Tools will be provided for your use during class.
We’ve all fought battles. The Embrace Bracelet was created to honor those battles. The handcrafted links are interlocked and symbolize the power of love and prayer. The power of loved ones and friends that stand by your side during your raging storms.
Solve the mystery of the terms like ‘pickle’, flux and ‘fire scale’. Learn the language, the tools, and tips for silversmithing, using a small micro-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, and wear close toe shoes.
TECHNIQUES: basic soldering, wire shaping, filing, oxidizing, polishing and finishing.
SKILL LEVEL: Suitable for beginners, even if you’ve never soldered before.
We keep this class simple and use simple tools you can get from the hardware store or online for minimal cost.
JANESSA CABOCHON PENDANT with ARTISAN CHAIN
WIRE WRAPPING
DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 3rd
TIMES: 9 AM -1 PM and 2pm - 6pm
LOCATION: STUDIO NAVARRI, 3217 Lexann Lane, Knoxville, TN 37917
COSTS: $185
INCLUDES: all materials and supplies. Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class.
NOTE: Due to rising metal prices, we will be using silver plated and brass wire. If you're interested in sterling or gold-filled, please contact me at StudioNavarri@gmail.com for pricing.
Photos are for reference only. Cabochons provided will be according to availability.
COME JOIN US FOR THESE TWO INTER-CONNECTED CLASSES AND LEARN TONS OF BASIC WIRE WRAPPING and SCULPTING TECHNIQUES!
The hand-sculpted wire details, reminiscent of delicate flower petals, make this piece truly one of a kind. With a touch of elegance and sophistication, this statement jewelry will turn heads.
FABRICATIONS
WIRE WRAPPED CABOCHON PENDANT: Using wire wrapping techniques, let’s create an elegant filigree looking frame for a cabochon pendant. Using a unique clip designed bail, you can slide the pendant bail through a unique connection point in your artisan chain, meaning you can interchange the pendants and chains … So with this technique, and your new skills, you can create a whole collection of interchangeable pendants and chains.
ARTISAN CHAINS: Now for the fun and creative part! We’ll create an asymmetrical beaded chain, using faux wire to wrap and embellish the beads
Learn to create lovely accent floral connections in silhouette shapes of flowers, lotus, petals, rosebuds, leaves and more.
And again, we’ll create a connection point in the center so you can interchange pendants. So now it’s all interchangeable!
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 wire wrapping, shaping and sculpting wire, and how to create your own signature style!
SKILL LEVEL: No prior experience needed. Beginners are always encouraged!
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ONLY THE MORING OR AFTERNOON ...
PENDANT ONLY 9 am - 1 pm COST: $95
JANESSA CHAIN 2 pm - 6 pm COST: $95
INCLUDES: all materials and supplies. Tools and Equipment are provided for student’s use during the class.
NOTE: Due to rising metal prices, we will be using silver plated and brass wire. If you're interested in sterling or gold-filled, please contact me at StudioNavarri@gmail.com for pricing.
Photos are for reference only. Cabochons provided will be according to availability.
REGISTER WITH STUDIO NAVARRI HERE
