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, and Christine Clark
Forming Containers
Learn to cut, file, shape, solder and form your very own metal container from copper, brass or bronze sheet. Explore processes such as forming, soldering, metal etching, stamping, piercing, rolling mill and other surface textures to decorate your fitted lid container.
6 weeks, Thursdays
May 16 - June 20, 6-9PM
Container by Winona Hwang
Ingenious Hair Sticks and Forks
Create innovative new jewelry to your hair! This one-day workshop will show you how to heat metal, hammer, bend, and solder some truly unique hair accessories. For everyday or fancy occasions, hold your hair up when you need it! Instructor: Winona Hwang
Saturday, May 25, 10AM-1PM
Hair accessories by Winona Hwang
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. Instructor: Greg Wilbur
6 weeks, Mondays
May 27 - July 1, 6-9PM
Sculpture by Greg Wilbur
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: Winona Hwang
6 Weeks, Tuesdays
June 4 - July 16, 6-9PM
Jewelry 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. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
6 Weeks, Wednesdays
June 5 - July 17, 1:30-4:30PM
Beginning Metalsmithing 2
Continue the work! With skills you learned in Beginning I, add to your jewelry making repertoire with basic stone setting, texture, the hydraulic press, specific finishing techniques and more. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
6 Weeks, Wednesdays
June 5 - July 17, 6-9PM
Rings by class students
Scrap Magic
Bring in scrap gold and create a band ring! Learn and practice the process of turning old gold into an ingot and rolling it out into usable metal wire. Gold can come from old rings, earrings, chains or even tooth fillings! It must be stamped with 10k, 14k or 18k. Instructor: Colin Kippen
3 classes, Saturdays
June 29, July 13, and July 20, 10AM-1PM
Ingot and Ring by Colin Kippen
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 29, 2-5PM
Rings by Winona Hwang
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.
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.
We Won!
Ninety Twenty Workshop won Best of 2023 Portland Art School! Please help up celebrate by signing up for classes! Thank you to those who nominated us, we are grateful!
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.
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.