Jewelry Studio Schools: Learn Metalsmithing and More

Looking for a place to take hands-on jewelry-making classes? Jewelry studio schools across the nation offer workshops and retreats where you can learn new techniques and hone your skills. Use this list of specialty jewelry schools by region to find a jewelry studio school in your area—or plan a visit!

West

• Colorado Center for Metal Arts | Pueblo, CO
• Danaca Design | Seattle, WA
• Gemological Institute of America (GIA) | Carlsbad, CA  
• Portland Jewelry Academy | Portland, OR  
• Silvera Jewelry School | Berkeley, CA   
• The Crucible | Oakland, CA

Southwest

• Meltdown Studio | Santa Fe & Albuquerque, NM
• Michael Sturlin Studios | Scottsdale, AZ   
• The Makery | Bulverde, TX

Midwest

• Flux Metal Arts | Mentor, OH  
• Lillstreet Art Center | Chicago, IL     
• Quench | Minneapolis, MN  
• Studio JSD | Grand Haven, MI

Northeast

• Haystack Mountain School of Crafts | Deer Isle, ME
• Metalwerx | Waltham, MA  
• Peters Valley School of Craft | Layton, NJ   
• Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program | Williamsburg, MA   
• Touchstone Center for Crafts | Farmington, PA

Southeast

• Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts | Gatlinburg, TN 
• John C. Campbell Folk School | Brasstown, NC
• New Approach for Jewelers | Arrington, TN  
• Penland School of Craft | Bakersville, NC    
• William Holland School of Lapidary Arts | Young Harris, GA

Find Your Spot 

Check your local community college or lapidary club for classes or to book time at the bench.

Don’t see your favorite jewelry education venue on this list? Leave a comment or send your recommendation to iwbeadjewelry[@]goldenpeakmedia.com. 

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