Jewelry 101
When:
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 5:30p -
8:30p
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 5:30p -
8:30p
Where:
Artisans Asylum
96 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02135
Admission:
$235
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Art, Classes, Innovation
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewelry-101-tickets-719374657967?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for a three-meeting hands-on Jewelry 101 class where you'll learn basic metalsmithing techniques and create a unique silver pendant.
Class Description:
In this 3-session Jewelry 101 class, you will be introduced to the basic techniques of metalsmithing. No prior experience is necessary, and by the end of the class, you will come away with fundamental jewelry-making skills AND a sterling silver pendant you’ve designed and created yourself.
Throughout the process of creating your unique textured pendant, you will learn to use essential hand tools, such as a jeweler’s saw, files, hammers, and the rolling mill. We’ll learn how to safely use the flex shaft, when and how to use different types of jewelers’ pliers, and practice basic soldering techniques. Finally, you’ll gain experience polishing your finished piece on the rotary polishing machine.
Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Instructor - Laurie Lynn Berezin @beryllinajewelry
Laurie Lynn Berezin studied the traditional craft of jewelry fabrication at Boston’s renowned North Bennet Street School and is the Jewelry Shop Lead, a teacher, and a member at the Artisans Asylum non-profit makerspace. Laurie is a seasoned educator, teaching jewelry-making classes, workshops, private lessons, and corporate retreats for novice and experienced metalsmiths alike. She also handcrafts original and custom jewelry for her business Beryllina using recycled sterling silver, gold, and platinum, and ethically-mined American gemstones. Laurie creates pieces that showcase the natural beauty of the stones, including crystals that she digs from the earth herself.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with fundamental jewelry-making skills: sawing, filing, soldering, polishing, hammering, using the rolling mill, safe tool handling and operation.
- Prepare for successfully passing the free Tool Test, which is required (along with an Artisans Asylum membership) to work independently in our Jewelry Shop.
- Learn to make unique jewelry
SPOTS ARE LIMITED TO 7 STUDENTS! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!
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