Jewelry Classes
All our classes are small, with a ratio of no more than 5 to 6 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
A $40 materials fee will be collected at the time of the workshop
$225
A materials fee will be collected at the start of the workshop
Winter - Spring 2025 sessions:
January 12 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)
February 9 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)
March 16 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)
April 27 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)
May 18 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)
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 6 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
Winter 2025 Sessions:
January 25, 2pm - 5pm — FULL
February 22, 2pm - 5pm
March 15, 2pm - 5pm
March 29, 2pm - 5pm
April 26, 2pm - 5pm
May 10, 2pm - 5pm
May 31, 2pm -5pm
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.
$225
A materials fee will be collected at the beginning of class
November 24 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch) — ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT!
May 4 — 10am-5pm (one hour lunch)
Wire-wrapping and pearl-knotting
This half-day workshop will introduce you to two techniques that don’t require any heat: wire-wrapping and pearl knotting, both of which result in elegant beaded chains. No experience necessary.
Limited to 6 students
A materials fee will be collected at the time of the workshop
$200
March 2 — 1pm-5pm
