We are now offering BOTH online and in person jewelry making classes!
Ninety Twenty Workshop offers a craft education through jewelry making and metalsmithing, to a diverse range of students at many skill levels. Learning through hands-on making, students are provided with tools and materials, varied subject matter, and highly skilled instruction for personal and professional growth and in the field.
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Ninety Twenty Workshop
These classes are taught by Christine Clark, former Department Head and Professor of Metals at Oregon College of Art and Craft, where she taught for over 30 years. COVID-19 (and the closure of OCAC in 2019) inspired her to make short format classes online. She’s launched a “no fire” series for beginners to familiarize students with the characteristics of non-ferrous metals. There are a lot more classes in store, including the “fire” series, which will get into more advanced processes of jewelry and metalsmithing. The first class is FREE - sign up and check it out.
In-Person Workshops & Classes
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Educators:
Our excellent team of instructors include Arielle Brackett, Tayja Danger, Winona Hwang, Colin Kippen, Greg Wilbur, and Christine Clark
Lost Wax Casting 1
For beginning students, discover lost wax casting! Turn wax forms into metal elements, all perfect for jewelry. Experience wax carving and sculpting techniques and turn your creations into bronze or sterling silver. Demystify lost wax casting and feel empowered to create unique metal jewelry! Start your journey into this fascinating craft. No class on July 2. Instructor: Winona Hwang
6 Weeks, Wednesdays
June 4 - July 16, 6-9PM
Cast ring by Winona Hwang
Simple Stacking Rings
Design and fabricate your very own rings in copper, brass, or sterling silver! Learn to measure your ring size, cut, form, solder, and texture your custom stacking rings! This quick 3-hour class will give you a simple introduction into the world of metalsmithing. Instructor: Winona Hwang
Saturday
June 7, 10AM-1PM
Moving Metal: Raising
Transform a flat sheet of copper into a closed 3D form using the ancient of raising metal. Using metal hammers and stakes, learn the process of concentric raising. Design possibilities, surface treatments, and patinas will be explored. For beginners as well as advanced students. No class on June 30 & July 7. Instructor: Colin Kippen
6 weeks, Mondays
June 9 - July 28, 6-9PM
Vessel by Colin Kippen
Teen Jewelry Day
Do you have a teen who is interested in making jewelry? Start them off with this one-day workshop. For ages 12-16 years, we will bring them quickly into the jewelry making world. Learn to make a variety of pieces with different metals through soldering, hammering, forming, piercing and more. No experience necessary. Instructor: Tayja Danger
Saturday
June 21, 9AM-4PM
Charmed, I’m Sure!
Create a series of small charms for your own custom bracelet or necklace! Strengthen your skills in metal piercing, soldering, stamping, doming, and simple stone setting for a fun project that combines all the skills into one wearable piece! Make your own toggle or hook clasps to go with a pre-made chain. Leave this class with at least one charm bracelet with 5 finished charms. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals 1 or equivalent. Instructor: Winona Hwang
4 Classes, Thursdays
June 26 - July 24, 6-9PM
Charm bracelets by Winona Hwang
Simple Stacking Rings
Design and fabricate your very own rings in copper, brass, or sterling silver! Learn to measure your ring size, cut, form, solder, and texture your custom stacking rings! This quick 3-hour class will give you a simple introduction into the world of metalsmithing. Instructor: Winona Hwang
Saturday
June 28, 10AM-1PM
Lost Wax Casting 2
For students who have previous experience in casting, continue the work! Learn to make multiples through rubber mold making and learn to tree multiple waxes in one flask. Keep casting! Instructor: Winona Hwang
6 Weeks, Tuesdays
July 8 – August 12 18, 6-9PM
Cast work by Winona Hwang
Beginning Metalsmithing 1
Learn the fundamentals of jewelry and metalsmithing in this fun class. Create rings, pendants, earrings and so much more as you build your designing and making skills in metals like copper, brass and sterling silver. No class on 3/26. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
6 Weeks, Wednesdays
July 9 - August 13, 1:30-4:30PM
Student work, neckpiece
Fabrication Techniques with Cuttlebone Casting
Combine the magic of cuttlebone casting with fabrication techniques such as soldering frames for pendants or brooches, making shanks for rings, or simply use cuttlebone cast textures to enhance a jewelry design. No cuttlebone casting experience necessary. Prerequisite: Beginning Metalsmithing 1 or equivalent. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
6 Weeks, Thursdays, Classroom 2
July 10 - Aug. 14, 6-9PM
piece by Arielle Brackett
Simple Stacking Rings
Design and fabricate your very own rings in copper, brass, or sterling silver! Learn to measure your ring size, cut, form, solder, and texture your custom stacking rings! This quick 3-hour class will give you a simple introduction into the world of metalsmithing. Instructor: Winona Hwang
Saturday
July 12, 10AM-1PM
Beginning Metalsmithing 1
Learn the fundamentals of jewelry and metalsmithing in this fun class. Create rings, pendants, earrings and so much more as you build your designing and making skills in metals like copper, brass and sterling silver. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
6 Weeks, Wednesdays
July 23 - August 27, 6-9PM
Earrings by Arielle Brackett
Anticlastic Bracelets
Anticlastic raising! That’s what you’ll be doing in this two-session workshop. Working with a flat sheet of copper or brass, use hammers and specially shaped stakes to form and create an elegant copper cuff. Leave this class with at least one completed cuff and the possibility of making more. No experience necessary. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
2 classes, Fridays
July 25 and August 1, 6-9PM
Anticlastic Bracelets by Arielle Brackett
Keeping Tabs
Tab setting! Learn the basics of regular and inverted tab stone settings to create a simple piece of jewelry. Jump in and design your piece, pierce it out, add design elements, finish and set your stone all in three hours! Bring your own flat-backed cabochon stones or use the ones provided in class. Get your cabochons ready and let’s get tabbing. No experience necessary. Instructor: Winona Hwang
Saturday
July 26, 10AM-1PM
Tab set stones by Winona Hwang
Loops, Hoops, and Bloops: Simple Statement Earrings
Learn basic metalsmithing techniques such as how to cut, form, solder, and texture your custom statement earrings made from copper, brass, or sterling silver. Make a simple pair of forged silver hoops, and your own ear-wires in this 3-hour workshop Leave with at least 1or 2 pair of hand-made custom earrings. Instructor: Winona Hwang
Saturday
Aug. 9, 10AM-1PM
Earrings by Winona Hwang
Simple Stacking Rings
Design and fabricate your very own rings in copper, brass, or sterling silver! Learn to measure your ring size, cut, form, solder, and texture your custom stacking rings! This quick 3-hour class will give you a simple introduction into the world of metalsmithing. Instructor: Winona Hwang
Saturday
August 23, 10AM-1PM
Post-Class Studio Access
Have you completed a class at Ninety Twenty Workshop and would like access to the studio? This opportunity allows you to work during open studio hours. Pay for 1, 2, or 3 hours each time you visit. You must be a former Ninety Twenty Workshop student to qualify.
DISCOUNTED Post-Class Studio Access
If you have taken at least three classes with us, one of which was a 6 week class, you are eligible for this great discount. Click to register and see the details!
Detail of Neckpiece by Tayja Danger
Private Classes
Want a private class for yourself, with one other person, or a group? We can accommodate from one to seven students. Let’s discuss what you want to learn and how long the class should be, at most any skill level. Get in touch and we’ll talk!
Gift Certificate
Give the gift of a class or workshop to someone special. Simply choose a class you think they’d like and note the number of weeks or hours. If your recipient wants to choose or make a change, contact Christine. See detailed description as you register.
Refund Policy:
Full refund if class cancellation is 7 days before the class begins; 50% refund 5 days before the class begins; no refund 4 days before the class begins. Last minute cancellations or no-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled. If you are sick, please stay home and get well! If you miss a class that has multiple sessions, the teacher will make every effort to catch you up, within reason.
Studio Access Policy:
Students have access to the studio to work outside of class time if they are currently enrolled in a class. This benefit ends when the class is over. Students enrolled in one day classes are not eligible. However, Post-Class Studio Access is available. This opportunity allows you to work during open studio hours. Pay for 1, 2, or 3 hours each time you visit. You must be a former Ninety Twenty Workshop student to qualify. Click here to register
COVID protocol
Some of our instructors and students are still wearing masks. We have masks available for those who choose to wear them. However, it is left up to the individual if they’d like to wear a mask or not. Masks are not required.
Special Thanks
Thank you to the Regional Arts and Culture Council and
Rainmaker Craft Initiative
For all your support