One of two core skill-building courses designed to help students gain metalsmithing experience for jewelry making. The objective of this class is to familiarize students with the working properties of various metals. By learning how to use a jeweler’s saw, drilling, adding texture, polishing and fabricating a beautiful wearable made of multiple metals, each student will gain an understanding of the differences in texture and malleability of metals. The results – a stunning piece of jewelry sure to get complements!

Class is one two hour session, and most projects can be completed within this time, depending on each individual’s ability and the design.  All materials and tools are supplied.

Take Hammered Textured Jewelry class and Soldering for Jewelry to get the core skills and be able to move on to more involved jewelry designs in our Masters’ Series in Metalsmithing Classes.

Great class for family outings, corporate groups, or date night activities.

Make a piece of jewelry sure to get compliments!

Using dichroic and other compatible glass styles, choose colors and shapes to suit your unique design aesthetics and complete a pendant in two hours of delightful creativity with friends!  We teach you how to cut, shape and prepare your work for the kiln firing we provide to complete the fused piece.  The firing takes place after class, and your works of art are usually ready to be picked up within a week.

This project class is perfect for groups and special events.  Call us for more information and to schedule your art event with us: 630-969-5660.

A GREAT WAY TO START! This class provides basic or intermediate instruction for a 12×12 (ish) stained glass project of your choosing. Class instruction $159 plus a $65+tax materials charge, includes basic glass and use of our tools, plus sundries and zinc frame. For projects of larger size or specialty glass, additions can be made in class. Call to let us know which day you’d like to start, and we’ll leave a table open for you! Many patterns available, or create your own with our expert design assistance. Classes held Thursday evening 6:30-8:30p, (as well as Wednesday afternoon 3-5p or Saturday 9-11a). Usually complete in 8 weeks.

Start your stained glass adventure with Gallery’s Choice!

The focus of the Masters’ Series Metalsmithing class is to continue to develop basic metal working skills while developing a sense of what makes for a well constructed piece. Each design will be unique and therefore will present new challenges and rewards (of course)! This class encourages a sharing creative learning environment!

Each Masters’ Series project class provides three 2 1/2 hour sessions with extra studio time as required to finish the project. All materials and tools are provided.

“Masters’ Series” Metalsmithing classes are perfect for when you are ready for more involved projects.

There are multiple projects in the Metalsmithing Masters’ Series. Each class features a slightly different set of materials and can be repeated to continue to explore new techniques! Try one or try them all! You know what they say: “Practice Makes Perfect!”

• “By The Sea” – Create a sterling setting to show off beautifully understated sea glass inspired bracelet or ring. (1)
• “All That Glitters” – Design a sterling silver bezel setting to present a gorgeous dichroic fused cabachon pendant. (2)
• “Set In Stone” – Show off natural stones in a sterling silver setting featuring textured metal and granulation. (3)

Totally new to jewelry making? No problem – check out our skills building pre-requisites: Soldering for Jewelry and Textured Hammered classes.

A GREAT WAY TO START! This class provides basic or intermediate instruction for a 12×12 (ish) stained glass project of your choosing. Class instruction $159 plus a $65+tax materials charge, includes basic glass and use of our tools, plus sundries and zinc frame. For projects of larger size or specialty glass, additions can be made in class. Call to let us know which day you’d like to start, and we’ll leave a table open for you! Many patterns available, or create your own with our expert design assistance. Classes held Thursday evening 6:30-8:30p, (as well as Wednesday afternoon 3-5p or Saturday 9-11a). Usually complete in 8 weeks.

Start your stained glass adventure with Gallery’s Choice!

Perfect way to begin understanding the wonderfully mysterious world of watercolor painting.  This 5 week class (Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30pm) offers the expert instruction of a seasoned watercolor instructor, while nurturing all skill levels.  Start out by mastering basic drills, the fundamentals are explained and practiced before moving on.  This method ensures the student gains confidence needed to complete a full watercolor painting by end of these 5 sessions.  Skills gained will serve students well as they continue to practice watercolor painting on their chosen subject.

Learn the alchemy of glass and the artistry of glass enamels.  Great class for family outings, corporate groups, or date night activities.  Using glass enamels and copper, explore the process of torch-fired enameling.  Expert instruction gets you from start to finish in two hours.

Make a piece of jewelry sure to get compliments!

This project makes a great group project or special event.  Call us for more information or to schedule your event: 630-969-5660.

Great class for family outings, corporate groups, or date night activities.

Make a piece of jewelry sure to get compliments!

Using dichroic and other compatible glass styles, choose colors and shapes to suit your unique design aesthetics and complete a pendant in two hours of delightful creativity with friends!  We teach you how to cut, shape and prepare your work for the kiln firing we provide to complete the fused piece.  The firing takes place after class, and your works of art are usually ready to be picked up within a week.

This project class is perfect for groups and special events.  Call us for more information and to schedule your art event with us: 630-969-5660.

Learn the alchemy of glass and the artistry of glass enamels.  Great class for family outings, corporate groups, or date night activities.  Using glass enamels and copper, explore the process of torch-fired enameling.  Expert instruction gets you from start to finish in two hours.

Make a piece of jewelry sure to get compliments!

This project makes a great group project or special event.  Call us for more information or to schedule your event: 630-969-5660.

Perfect way to begin understanding the wonderfully mysterious world of oil painting.  This 4 week class  offers the expert instruction of a professional artist, while nurturing all skill levels.  Each week will feature a specially selected painting exercise that will deliver a new skill or technique.  Designed to be quick sucesses, each week builds on the previous instruction, while exposing the student to the full oil painting process from start to finish.  This method ensures the student gains confidence and will serve students well as they continue to practice painting on their chosen subjects in intermediate and advanced work.