All In-Studio Classes
In-studio classes are 1, 2, or 3 days, designed by James Carter and taught by “Jimmy” or his assistant Jeff Maslany. All tools and materials are included (see individual class description for exceptions.)
Please scroll down to see current class offerings.
If you have any questions about content or registration, feel free to call 919-475-5928 or email info@JamesCarterStudio.com. We look forward to seeing you in the studio. – James Carter
Jewelry 1: Jewelry Basics January 6-7, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesJewelry 1 is for beginners to jewelry making. Learn basic jewelry making skills. This course is largely focused on soldering and torch skills.
Channels & Panels January 20-21, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesChannels & Panels - Learn to make split/channeled tubing and open up a new type of jewelry design with angular textured panels.
Jewelry 2: Stone Set Saddle Ring January 27-28, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesIn this Jewelry 2 class, we will create a versatile ring that offers many different variations. Men, women, or unisex. Techniques covered are fabrication, stone setting, texturing, and riveting.
Jewelry 1: Jewelry Basics February 10-11, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesJewelry 1 is for beginners to jewelry making. Learn basic jewelry making skills. This course is largely focused on soldering and torch skills.
Guest Artist: Britt Anderson – Anticlastic Forming February 17-18, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesBritt Anderson shares his love of working in metal & will teach you the art of Anticlastic Forming.
4-Day Class: Advanced Cloisonné & Champleve Enameling February 20 – 23, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesIn this class, James Carter will teach advanced Cloissoné and introduce Champleve, demonstrating how the technique can be combined with Cloisonne enameling skills.
Jewelry 3: Two Stone Bracelet March 2-3 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesIn this Jewelry 3 class, students will create a 2 stone bracelet in silver. Bezel settings, connections, and finishing will be the core of this class.
Metalsmithing: The Basic Candlestick March 9-10, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesIn this Metalsmithing class we will make a candlestick using bronze, copper, and silver. Techniques learned are forging, raising, sinking, & fabrication.
Jewelry 1: Jewelry Basics March 23-24, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesJewelry 1 is for beginners to jewelry making. Learn basic jewelry making skills. This course is largely focused on soldering and torch skills.
Jewelry 2: Pendant March 30-31, 2023
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesIn this Jewelry 2 class, each student will design their own pendant to be fabricated in sterling silver.
Jewelry 3: Forged Bracelet April 6-7, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesIn this Jewelry 3 class, students will build on the skills learned in Jewelry 1 and 2 to create a stunning Forged Bracelet
1 Day Class: Three Knuckled Hinge April 17, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesIn this one-day class, you will learn to construct a 3 Knuckled Hinge. This skill can be used to create any size hinge you wish. A handcrafted hinge brings a level of craftsmanship to a project that is noticed.
Jewelry 1: Jewelry Basics April 20-21, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesJewelry 1 is for beginners to jewelry making. Learn basic jewelry making skills. This course is largely focused on soldering and torch skills.
Metalsmithing: Enameling Fold Form April 27-28, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesEnameling Fold Form is a metalworking technique accomplished by folding & forging metal on the anvil. This can be applied in multiple ways in jewelry fabrication.
Jewelry 1: Jewelry Basics May 4-5, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesJewelry 1 is for beginners to jewelry making. Learn basic jewelry making skills. This course is largely focused on soldering and torch skills.
1 Day Class: Hook Bracelet May 8, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United States1 Day Jewelry Making Class - The hook bracelet made in this class is durable, strong, and will not bend under pressure. We will explore many variations of designs that can be incorporated as the centerpiece of the bracelet.
Guest Artist Dallas Pridgen: Lost Wax Casting May 10 – 12, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesYour instructor, Dallas Pridgen, has been casting gold, silver, and bronze for over 30 years. He is a master of the medium. The first part of the class will be held at James Carter studio.
4 Day Class: Introduction to Cloisonne May 16-19, 2024
James Carter Studio 200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, United StatesCloisonne enamel is basically drawing with fine silver wire to create a composition and then filling in the wires with, transparent, opaque, or opalescent glass.