Jewelry Classes

All our classes are small, with a ratio of no more than 5 students per teacher. We offer project-specific, technique-specific, and general silversmithing classes, in addition to private tutoring

Please check here for updates as our offerings change

Important notices:

-all students will be required to sign a waiver in order to enter the studio

-cost listed is per student for each class. Materials fees apply where listed

-address will be supplied upon registration

Special Workshops

CJAS is committed to the jewelry arts community in Los Angeles. That’s why we bring in teachers from all over Southern California to teach special workshops. These 1-2 day workshops are designed to give you an opportunity to learn a new skill and leave with something beautiful that you made with your own hands. Workshops will be offered year-round and include:

Basic metal work and soldering
Advanced soldering and jewelry design
Stone setting — bezels
Stone-setting — prongs
Special topics — workshops designed by guest instructors that will be announced as they are scheduled

Please see below for detailed class listings. All classes and events can also be found on the calendar, located on the home page

Upcoming workshops

Beginning metalsmithing and soldering

This full-day workshop is designed to teach the basics of creating a piece of jewelry. You will learn how to saw, sand, and join

metal to metal to create a ring that you will take home with you at the end of the workshop.

Limited to 5 students.

$210.00

A $25 materials fee will be collected at the start of the workshop

Spring sessions:

March 23, 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)

MARCH 23 — SOLD OUT

April 7 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)

April 21 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)

May 5 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)

June 23 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)

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Lost Wax Cast with Taylor Girouard

In this half-day workshop, you will learn the ancient art of lost wax casting to carve a custom ring of your own design. No experience necessary!

Limited to 5 students

There will be a $45 materials and casting fee collected at the time of the workshop (please note that a higher fee will be charged for larger designs)

Rings will be available for pickup or shipping around two weeks after the workshop

$175

May 12, 2pm - 5pm — Special Mothers’ Day workshop

June 29, 2pm -5pm

July 27, 2pm - 5pm

August 17, 2pm - 5pm

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Prong-set pendant

Let the light shine through! In this full-day workshop, you will learn how to create a prong setting and leave at the end of the day with a pendant you have made. Knowledge of basic metalwork and soldering is a prerequisite for this workshop. Limited to 5 students.

$210.00

A $25 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of class

June 2 , 10am - 5pm (one hour lunch)

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