Vermont Jewelry School
Vermont Jewelry School was created in response to the prevailing interest we saw in the craft of jewelry making. We are a small studio with a combined 60 years of experience to share!
Our Specialties
Classes
Private classes $300/8 hours; some materials provided depending on objectives. $250/8 hours each for two students working together.
VJS can craft classes for each individual need. We offer ongoing classes in fabrication and bench skills, lapidary, stone setting, and wax-carving. We work with you to set and achieve your goals. Beginners on up to practitioners who wish to learn or strengthen a particular skill. Call to discuss internships, class credit, or professional development.
Workshops
One of our most popular offerings, workshops are 2 hours and most accommodate 3-10 people. $40/person, call to schedule.
Customized workshops priced according to time and materials.
Bench Rental
$20/hour
For those who already have jewelry skills, VJS can provide studio time by the hour. Includes use of bench with hand tools, soldering station, buffing machine, rolling mill.
The workshops that we have detailed are by far our most popular offerings, if you have an idea for a customized workshop please contact us so we can accommodate your requests.
Custom Workshops
The workshops that we have detailed are by far our most popular offerings, if you have an idea for a customized workshop please contact us so we can accommodate your requests.
Featured Workshops
Stacking Ring Workshop
This popular workshop guides you through the creation of a ring each of silver, brass, and copper. Participants solder, size, and individualize their trio of rings before proudly wearing them home.
Stacking Ring Workshop
This popular workshop guides you through the creation of a ring each of silver, brass, and copper. Participants solder, size, and individualize their trio of rings before proudly wearing them home.
Copper Bowls
This is a seasonal class that loves an outdoor setting. In warm weather we learn to hammer and shape small copper bowls on sturdy tree-stumps. The bowls make a singular gift or an eye-catching, useful vessel at home. ($60, limit of 5 students)Wet or Dry Castings
Another seasonal offering, students turn up the torch to melt sterling silver in a crucible and then pour it into a bucket of dry material (pine needles, rock salt, dry pasta, etc) or a bucket of water. The resulting formations are unique and surprising, and a few favorite pieces are then made into a pair of earrings or a pendant. ($60, limit of 5 students)
Wet or Dry Castings
Another seasonal offering, students turn up the torch to melt sterling silver in a crucible and then pour it into a bucket of dry material (pine needles, rock salt, dry pasta, etc) or a bucket of water. The resulting formations are unique and surprising, and a few favorite pieces are then made into a pair of earrings or a pendant. ($60, limit of 5 students)
Discs
In this workshop, we play with premade discs of copper and brass to create earrings or bracelets. The fun is in stamping and hammering each one before drilling holes to connect them together!Leaf Pendant
Each creation is original. We show you the ropes of sawing a leaf shape out of reticulation silver, and then raising a dramatic texture with the torch. Solder on a twirling stem for hanging, and let your leaf grace your favorite chain or cord! (Silk cords with sterling clasps are available at additional cost.)
Leaf Pendant
Each creation is original. We show you the ropes of sawing a leaf shape out of reticulation silver, and then raising a dramatic texture with the torch. Solder on a twirling stem for hanging, and let your leaf grace your favorite chain or cord! (Silk cords with sterling clasps are available at additional cost.)
Silverwear
Have some old sterling silver forks or spoons? Come saw and shape them into wearable art. We will guide you through crafting a ring or bracelet, or maybe both! (We can also provide silverware for an additional cost. Remember, pieces have to be stamped .925 or Sterling Silver for them to be workable for jewelry.)Bangles & Charms
This workshop sees the the shaping and texturizing of a bangle bracelet of brass or copper, for which any number of brass and copper charms can be made and hung! An engaging class for kids (8 and up) as well as adults.
Bangles & Charms
This workshop sees the the shaping and texturizing of a bangle bracelet of brass or copper, for which any number of brass and copper charms can be made and hung! An engaging class for kids (8 and up) as well as adults.Summer Programs
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Creating timeless adornments one at a timeMazzarese Jewelry Design
Creating timeless adornments one at a timeReach Us
Address
Jeffersonville, VT
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(802) 760-9987