The Bloomfield School, Brooklyn:
The Bloomfield School is a jewelry making school conveniently located in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY. We offer two courses in jewelry casting, each with a slightly different focus. The Bloomfield School’s courses are taught in Brooklyn’s real studio environments by knowledgeable staff sharing expertise from their respective fields.
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Jewelry Making Classes in Brooklyn:
Ring Making from Wax to Metal:
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at jewelry making, this is an excellent beginner’s course. Wax carving is a very important facet of the jewelry craft that enables you to create completed pieces without an elaborate set-up. We’ll take you through the step-by-step process of planning, carving and finishing a ring of your own design. The course fee includes all materials except the cost of casting which will be on a ring-by-ring basis.
The first two sessions will emphasize the designing and making of the ring in wax. In the final class you will have your ring in metal and will learn the steps of refinement to complete the piece into wearable jewelry. As always, you’ll leave the class with resource information that will enable you to make future rings galore. Start dreaming up ideas and if you intend to make a gift, don’t forget their ring size!
Bead Making from Wax to Metal:
This clas
s is perfect for those who love beads and experimentation, and are eager to take their skills a step further. You’ll leave the class with infinite possibilities for designing future creations. We’ll take you through the steps of wax working and surface treatment to make cast-metal focal beads for your jewelry projects. The fee for this course includes all tools and materials except the cost of casting which will be on a bead-by-bead basis.
The first two classes will be spent working experimentally in wax, designing and creating your unique beads. In the final class, you’ll learn the steps of refinement and patinating that will beautifully integrate your one of a kind metal beads into your design.
Do you have a collection of beads that haven’t yet become distinguished jewelry pieces? Make sure to bring along your own beads, chains, cords, and any other inspirational materials so that we can begin the fun process of incorporating them into your overall design!
For further information on our jewelry classes, please e-mail us via our Contact Page.
