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Jewelry FAQ & Resources

Jewelry FAQ & Resources2023-06-15T21:50:05-07:00

FAQ

I’ve never made jewelry. How can I find out what it’s like?2023-02-04T17:08:00-08:00

Sign up for one of our “Try it!” classes to sample some jewelry-making techniques. For more in-depth work, sign up for any of our introductory classes in Jewelry Skills, Enameling, Lapidary, Precious Metal Clay, or Wax Carving. Find classes on our Jewelry & Fine Metals calendar.

How do I get started in the Jewelry Studio?2023-02-04T17:08:07-08:00

If you are new to jewelry making, start by completing an introductory class in Jewelry Skills, Enameling, Lapidary, Precious Metal Clay, or Wax Carving. You’ll receive a Skills Card that gives you access to Open Studios and more advanced classes. Find classes on our Jewelry & Fine Metals calendar.

If you have experience making jewelry, you may receive a Skills Card through a Skills Assessment. To schedule an assessment, contact jewelry.programming@bainbridgebarn.org. During the assessment, you will show samples of your work, demonstrate the tools you use, and discuss the techniques you know.

I haven’t made jewelry or taken classes in the last 2 years or more. How do I get started again?2023-08-08T13:55:06-07:00

Sign up for any of our introductory classes in Jewelry Skills, Enameling, Lapidary, Precious Metal Clay, or Wax Carving. After completing an introductory class, you will gain a Skills Card and be able to attend monitored Open Studios. Find classes on our Jewelry & Fine Metals calendar.

I actively take classes at other locations, make jewelry, or work in fine metals now. How do I get started in the Jewelry Studio?2023-02-04T17:08:15-08:00

If you want to gain access to Open Studios, email the Jewelry Studio programming coordinator to schedule a Skills Assessment at jewelry.programming@bainbridgebarn.org. During the assessment, you will show samples of your work, demonstrate the tools you use, and discuss the techniques you know.

If you want to sign up for a class, check the prerequisites to make sure that you have the skills required for the class. After you complete the class, you will receive a Skills Card that identifies the tools that you used in the class.

I am interested in volunteering in the Jewelry Studio. How do I get involved?2023-02-04T17:10:00-08:00

Thanks for your interest! Email the Jewelry Studio lead to find out what volunteering opportunities are available at jewelry.lead@bainbridgebarn.org

I’m a BARN member. How do I get fob access to the Jewelry Studio?2023-07-15T16:11:12-07:00

Thank you for being a member! The Jewelry Studio holds regular Open Studio hours during the week. In order to gain fob access to Open Studio, you must have a Skills Card that identifies the tools that you are trained to use.

If you are new to jewelry making, complete an introductory class in Jewelry Skills, Enameling, Lapidary, PMC, or Wax Carving. You’ll receive a Skills Card that gives you access to Open Studios and more advanced classes. Find classes on our Jewelry & Fine Metals catalog.

If you have experience making jewelry, you may receive a Skills Card through a Skills Assessment. To schedule an assessment, contact jewelry.programming@bainbridgebarn.org. During the assessment, you will show samples of your work, demonstrate the tools you use, and discuss the techniques you know.

What’s a Skills Card?2023-02-04T17:10:41-08:00

A Skills Card for shows identifies the the tools and equipment that you have been trained to use. Once you have a Skills Card, you can attend Open Studios to practice your skills.

If you are new to jewelry making, start by completing an introductory class in Jewelry Skills, Enameling, Lapidary, Precious Metal Clay, or Wax Carving. Find classes on our Jewelry & Fine Metals calendar.

f you have experience making jewelry, you may receive a Skills Card through a Skills Assessment. To schedule an assessment, contact jewelry.programming@bainbridgebarn.org. During the assessment, you will show samples of your work, demonstrate the tools you use, and discuss the techniques you know.

Do I need a Skills Card to access some or all of the equipment?2023-02-04T17:08:43-08:00

To use the equipment in the Jewelry Studio, you must have a Skills Card that identifies the tools that you are trained to use. Once you have a Skills Card, you can attend Open Studios.

If you are new to jewelry making, complete an introductory class in Jewelry Skills, Enameling, Lapidary, PMC, or Wax Carving. You’ll receive a Skills Card that gives you access to Open Studios and more advanced classes. Find classes on our Jewelry & Fine Metals calendar.

If you have experience making jewelry, you may receive a Skills Card through a Skills Assessment. To schedule an assessment, contact jewelry.programming@bainbridgebarn.org. During the assessment, you will show samples of your work, demonstrate the tools you use, and discuss the techniques you know.

How do I get access to Open Studios in the Jewelry Studio?2023-02-04T17:08:47-08:00

If you are new to jewelry making, start by completing an introductory class in Jewelry Skills, Enameling, Lapidary, Precious Metal Clay, or Wax Carving. You’ll receive a Skills Card that gives you access to Open Studios and more advanced classes. Find classes on our Jewelry & Fine Metals calendar.

If you have experience making jewelry, you may receive a Skills Card through a Skills Assessment. To schedule an assessment, contact jewelry.programming@bainbridgebarn.org. During the assessment, you will show samples of your work, demonstrate the tools you use, and discuss the techniques you know.

Once you have a Skills Card, you can reserve a seat in an Open Studio by registering online. Check the Jewelry Studio calendar for exact dates and times.

When are Open Studios held?2023-06-03T15:15:32-07:00

Monitored Open Studios are offered three times a week. Focused Open Studios for Enameling are offered twice a month.

The Open Studio schedule is subject to change. Check the Jewelry Studio catalog for exact dates and times. You must register online to reserve a seat for Open Studio.

Do I need to register for Open Studio?2023-06-03T15:14:49-07:00

Yes, you need to register online to reserve a seat for Open Studio. Check the Jewelry Studio catalog for exact dates and times.

Are there any safety requirements in the studio?2023-02-04T17:14:21-08:00

To avoid injury in the studio, we ask everyone to follow these guidelines:

  • Wear closed-toe shoes.
  • Tie long hair back.
  • Avoid wearing loose clothing, dangling jewelry, scarves, ties, or any item that could get caught in machinery.
  • Wear natural fiber clothing; for example, cotton, linen, or wool.
  • Wear hearing protection when using noisy equipment.
  • Wear safety glasses and/or a dust mask when using specific equipment.
  • Use only the tools and equipment that you have been trained to use, as specified on your Skills Card.
Can I check out equipment and use it at home or off-site?2023-02-04T17:09:03-08:00

You must use all tools and equipment in the studio. Equipment is not available for checkout

What are Open Studios?2023-06-03T15:14:11-07:00

Open Studios are sessions where you can practice the techniques that you’ve learned in a class and/or work on your own projects under the guidance of a trained monitor. To attend Open Studios, you must have a Skills Card, which identifies the tools that you are qualified to use. 

You reserve a seat in an Open Studio by registering online. Check the Jewelry Studio calendar for exact dates and times.

Equipment

  • Paragon Kilns with window
  • Acetylene/Air torches
  • Smith Little Oxy-Propane torches
  • Belt sanders
  • Buffing machine
  • Chasing & repoussé tools and pitch bowls
  • Hand tools and hammers
  • Dapping tools
  • Disk and shape cutters
  • Hydraulic Presses
  • Rolling Mills
  • Vibratory Tumbler
  • CabKing 6” and 8” machines
  • Diamond Pacific Genie Gem-maker machines
  • Circular grinder
  • Lap machine
  • Belt and trim saws
  • Large selection of raising and finishing hammers and stakes
  • Paragon Kiln
  • Shaping and carving tools
  • GRS BenchMates
  • GRS Engraving blocks
  • Burn-out kiln
  • Centrifugal casting machine
  • Magnetic pin finisher
  • Vacuum table
Jewelry Studio student working on a project in a lost wax casting class.
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