In this one-day workshop, students will learn to design the type and shape of negative space that they want to adorn their rings and then put their plan into motion. They will cut their silver to size and shape. Once the shape is ready, they will solder their shapes shut, form and flatten them with hammers and pliers, then build their ring by adding the ring shank. Soldering the ring shank closed, then a quick dip in the pickle pot. Finished by hand polishing. Perfect for metalworking beginners interested in Jewelrymaking!

Come create your own SideKick! In this one-day workshop, you’ll use the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass to make a small standing glass sculpture friend, about 2.25 inches tall. Learn how to cut, grind, copper foil, and solder your own project, and you’ll choose your own glass for a truly unique mini-sculpture!

SAFETY NOTE: We’re working with glass, so cuts are possible. Band-Aids, safety glasses, and disposable gloves are provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes, with long hair pulled back.

AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be 16+ to attend. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

In this one-day workshop, students will work on soldering metal loops together and adding texture with stamps and hammers. The finished product will be a dangly pair of mixed metal loops hanging from a post-style earring. Skills learned here are soldering, cutting and filing, polishing, texturing, and finishing. Students will leave with a finished product they can wear!

In this one-day workshop, the students will learn to build a bezel setting based on a stone of their choosing and complete the steps necessary to build it. Design, cutting, soldering, filing, stone setting, and finishing will all be covered in this class, with guidance at every step.

Perfect for metalworking beginners interested in Jewelry Making!

The Peoria Art Guild provides all supplies.

PLEASE NOTE: A full-sized class may run about an hour over the scheduled time. You're welcome (and encouraged!) to take drink and snack breaks whenever you need them. 

SAFETY NOTE: Please tie back long hair, wear cotton clothing and closed-toe shoes, and bring reading glasses if you need them to see small details. 

Come create your own SideKick! In this one-day workshop, you’ll use the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass to make a small standing glass sculpture friend, about 2.25 inches tall. Learn how to cut, grind, copper foil, and solder your own project, and you’ll choose your own glass for a truly unique mini-sculpture!

SAFETY NOTE: We’re working with glass, so cuts are possible. Band-Aids, safety glasses, and disposable gloves are provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes, with long hair pulled back.

AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be 16+ to attend. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Make your own handmade holiday keepsakes in this one-day workshop! Students will create five copper ornaments, either five of the same design or five completely different ones, and learn the techniques and skills needed to design, stamp, and finish metal, with guidance every step of the way. No metalworking experience is needed. You’ll leave with five finished ornaments, perfect for gifting or starting your own seasonal collection!

Make your own handmade holiday keepsakes in this one-day workshop! Students will create five copper ornaments, either five of the same design or five completely different ones, and learn the techniques and skills needed to design, stamp, and finish metal, with guidance every step of the way. No metalworking experience is needed. You’ll leave with five finished ornaments, perfect for gifting or starting your own seasonal collection!