{"product_id":"beginning-jewelry-class-holiday-26","title":"Beginning Jewelry Class • Holiday '26","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOctober 18 – December 13, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSundays | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo class November 22 \u0026amp; 29, 2026\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis fast-paced, comprehensive 7-week class is designed specifically for beginning students who want to learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing and jewelry making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWe’ll begin with the basics, including \u003cb\u003esawing, piercing, filing, and sanding\u003c\/b\u003e. From there, students will explore a variety of surface embellishment techniques such as \u003cb\u003estamping, roll printing, hammer texturing, and more\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe class will also introduce \u003cb\u003ecold connections\u003c\/b\u003e, including rivets and jump rings, before moving into the exciting world of \u003cb\u003esoldering\u003c\/b\u003e. Students will learn how the soldering process works and create their own \u003cb\u003ehandmade bezel\u003c\/b\u003e, then learn how to set a stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe skills you develop throughout the class will give you the freedom to decide how you want to showcase your bezel-set stone. We’ll explore possibilities including \u003cb\u003erings, pendants, earrings, and more\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing you to begin developing your own creative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudio \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe studio is very well equipped with the tools and supplies you’ll need to get started. A limited amount of \u003cb\u003ecopper and brass sheet and wire\u003c\/b\u003e will be provided for beginning students to use during class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs we progress to bezel setting, \u003cb\u003esterling silver and fine silver bezel wire\u003c\/b\u003e will be introduced. A limited amount will be available for purchase, and the studio also offers a selection of \u003cb\u003estones for sale\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you’re interested in purchasing additional sterling silver or investing in your own tools, your instructor can provide a \u003cb\u003estudent code for a jewelry supplier\u003c\/b\u003e and help you choose materials and tools that best support your individual goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCome ready to learn, experiment, and get your hands dirty while discovering the fundamentals of metalsmithing and creating jewelry of your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlanta Jewelry Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55588858134819,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4262\/2755\/files\/IMG_9136.jpg?v=1789668944","url":"https:\/\/atlantajewelryarts.com\/products\/beginning-jewelry-class-holiday-26","provider":"Atlanta Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}