Jewelry FAQ & Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.