Beginning Jewelry Fabrication

TOTAL COST: $535
Course Fee: $450
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $85

DATES: TUESDAYS, APRIL 29, MAY 13 & 20, 2025
TIME: 10:00AM – 4:00PM PT
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 15-17)
LOCATION: Building 324A, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.

DESCRIPTION
Discover the art of handcrafted jewelry in this engaging and hands-on beginner class led by jeweler April Ottey. Perfect for those new to metalsmithing or eager to refine basic skills, this course introduces essential jewelry fabrication techniques using non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass, and sterling silver.

Students will receive step-by-step instruction in key processes including sawing, filing, soldering, stone setting, and finishing. Through demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll gain confidence in using fundamental tools and techniques to transform raw materials into beautiful, wearable art.

What You’ll Make:

• Project 1: Earrings – Learn the basics of design, precision sawing, metal texturing, and finishing while creating a unique pair of earrings.
• Project 2: Pendant or Ring with Bezel Setting – Advance your skills with this sterling silver piece featuring a bezel-set cabochon stone. Explore the art of stone setting, metal forming, and soldering while designing a one-of-a-kind pendant or ring.

By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with two completed pieces of jewelry and a solid foundation in fabrication techniques—ready to continue your creative journey in jewelry making.

SUPPLY INFORMATION
All required materials and supplies will be provided. 

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT APRIL
April Ottey is a Port Townsend jewelry artist whose work explores the transformative power of nature. She focuses on the intricate details of the natural world — the architecture, texture, and shape of natural artifacts. April has been making jewelry for 25 years. She has taught metalsmithing classes to high school students and adults and loves helping people create one of a kind wearable art. 

Artist website: April Ottey, @april_ottey_jewelry

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.