In Jewelry I, II, and III, the student will use jewelry tools and equipment and begin mastering techniques.
Jewelry I
- soldering
- sawing
- riveting
- embossing/texturing
Jewelry II
- filing, finishing
- piercing
- forming
- bezel making
Jewelry III
- wire bending
- forging
- metal forming
- stone setting
These are time-honored techniques handed down for centuries that are essential in building a solid foundation as a jeweler. Each course is taught by close-up demonstrations and hands-on experience. Each class, Jewelry I, II, and III, increase in the level of difficulty and builds on the previously learned skills. For example, soldering will continue in Jewelry II and III but at a more advanced level. Materials used in these classes are primarily bronze, copper, and sterling silver.
A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of Jewelry III for all those who have completed all three classes.
Jewelry II – October 3 – 4, 2022 – Two Day Class
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NCClass Hours Each Day: 9am-4pm Prerequisite: Jewelry I or previous [...]
Intro to Cloisonné Enameling – October 11 – 14, 2022 – Four Day Class
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NCClass Hours Each Day: 9am-4pm Prerequisite: None. Instructor: James Carter [...]
Jewelry III – October 18 19, 2022 – Two Day Class
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NCClass Hours Each Day: 9am-4pm Prerequisite: Jewelry I & II [...]
Jewelry IV – November 21 – 23, 2022 – Three Day Class
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NCClass Hours Each Day: 9am -4pm Prerequisite: Jewelry I, II and III [...]
Combined Advanced Cloisonné and Champleve Enameling – November 28 – December 1, 2022 -Four Day Class
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NCClass Hours Each Day: 9am-4pm Prerequisite: Intro to Cloisonné Enameling [...]
Metal Forming / Anticlastic Raising with Britt Anderson – January 20 – 22, 2023 – Three Day Class
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NCBritt Anderson specializes in metal forming and anticlastic raising to [...]