Metal Arts

Introduction to Southwest Silversmithing is a two-week hands-on course (with an optional third week) in the basics of making silver jewelry (including lapidary with stones and shell for beginners and experienced jewelry-makers). Course also includes an introduction to the history of Southwest jewelry-making and its role in the culture and economy of the Southwest. Jewelry-making […] ...

Jewelry has many forms including simple silver rings or pendants, or it can be more elaborate including precious or semi-precious stones or objects made of glass. This class is for beginning and experienced students and will teach basic and advanced silversmithing skills and the creation of fused glass cabochons to incorporate into silver projects such […] ...

Learn the basic skills of Southwest-style silversmithing in the awe-inspiring Ghost Ranch jewelry studio. Experience hands-on work in sawing, soldering, stone-setting, and finishing beautiful jewelry. Techniques are demonstrated but learning will come from actually doing the work. Problem solving is a significant part of this learning process. Studio work will be supplemented by demonstrations and […] ...

Learn the basic skills of Southwest-style silversmithing in the Ghost Ranch jewelry studio. Experience hands-on work in designing, sawing, soldering, stone-setting, and finishing beautiful jewelry. Techniques are demonstrated but learning will come from doing the work yourself and problem solving is a significant part of this learning process.  Studio work will be supplemented by demonstrations, […] ...