Jewelry

Introduction to Southwest Silversmithing is a two-week hands-on course (with an optional third week) in the basics of making silver jewelry (including lapidary with stones and shell for beginners and experienced jewelry-makers). Course also includes an introduction to the history of Southwest jewelry-making and its role in the culture and economy of the Southwest. Jewelry-making […] ...

Experience in Silversmithing/Open Studio is both a one-week stand-alone class for experienced silversmiths wishing to have a week of studio time with Ghost Ranch instructors available in the studio as coaches, and, this class is also available to attendees of the Introduction to Southwest Silversmithing class who are interested in extending their silversmithing experience. This […] ...

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 will be supplemented by demonstrations and […] ...