Jewelry

Experience Southwest Silversmithing with Jamie Halpern, Patte Ranney, Steve LaRance and Brandon Ruppert – G26010102

Experience Southwest Silversmithing is a three-week immersive course in how to make southwest-style silver and stone jewelry, including an introduction to the history of Southwest jewelry-making and its role in the culture and economy of the Southwest. This class is for beginners and experienced silversmiths. Students will learn a variety of silversmith techniques, including sawing […]

04 - 24 Jan

All Day

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Silver & Fused Glass with Jamie Halpern & Katrina Jameson – G26030403

Jewelry has many forms including simple silver rings or pendants, or it can be more elaborate including precious or semi-precious stones or objects made of glass. This class will teach basic and advanced silversmithing skills and the creation of fused glass cabochons to incorporate into silver projects such as rings, pendants, earrings and bracelets. Participants […]

22 - 28 Mar

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Advanced Silversmithing: Lapidary & Inlay with Jamie Halpern and Brandon Ruppert – G26040410

This is an intermediate/advanced course in jewelry-making and lapidary for students who already have basic silversmith skills. Studio work will be supplemented by demonstrations, discussions and guest instructors. Students will learn lapidary and silver channel inlay construction using semi-precious stones and shell. Students will leave the class with wearable jewelry art and a discovery of […]

26 Apr - 02 May

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Western Adornments: Bolos & Statement Rings with Brandon Ruppert – G26050203

In this hands-on silversmithing class you will learn how to fabricate a bolo tie and or a statement ring. Focus will be on silversmithing techniques that include, sawing, filing, soldering, forming, finishing and stone setting as well as design, function and personal expression. Instruction will include step-by-step demonstrations. The class is open to students who […]

13 - 17 May

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Intro to Southwest Silversmithing with Jamie Halpern & Patte Ranney – G26070102

An Introduction to Southwest Silversmithing 2026 Learn the basic skills of Southwest-style silversmithing in the awe-inspiring Ghost Ranch jewelry studio. Experience hands-on work in sawing, soldering, stone-setting, and finishing beautiful jewelry. Techniques are demonstrated but learning will come from actually doing the work. Problem solving is a significant part of this learning process. Studio work […]

05 - 11 Jul

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Advanced Silversmithing: Lapidary & Inlay with Jamie Halpern and Susie Sawin – G26070304

This is an intermediate/advanced course in jewelry-making and lapidary for students who already have basic silversmith skills. Studio work will be supplemented by demonstrations, discussions and guest instructors. Students will learn lapidary and silver channel inlay construction using semi-precious stones and shell. Students will leave the class with wearable jewelry art and a discovery of […]

19 - 26 Jul

All Day

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Intro to Southwest Silversmithing and Open Studio with Jamie Halpern & Patte Ranney –  G26070402

An Introduction to Southwest Silversmithing 2026 Learn the basic skills of Southwest-style silversmithing in the awe-inspiring Ghost Ranch jewelry studio. Experience hands-on work in sawing, soldering, stone-setting, and finishing beautiful jewelry. Techniques are demonstrated but learning will come from actually doing the work. Problem solving is a significant part of this learning process. Studio work […]

26 Jul - 01 Aug

All Day

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