Learn the basic techniques of jewelry; sawing, filing, piercing, polishing, and forming.
Jewelry Projects I will create a pieced or textured sterling silver ring and a simple bezel setting for a ring or pendant.
Jewelry Projects II will create a sterling silver bangle bracelet or object of jewelry with a bezel setting.
To progress to Jewelry II, students must take a full session Jewelry I.
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Michele Berman has thirty years of experience as a professional jeweler. She studied at various schools in New York City before working several years for renowned jewelry designer, Barry Kieselstein-Cord. She then became a freelance model maker for other companies before moving on to start her own collection, which can be viewed at art fairs across the country. Michele specializes in both jewelry wax carving and metalworking, and is pleased to share her passion for wearable objects made by hand. View a portfolio of her work.
Beginner Jewelry Projects I & II
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