Jewelry Fabrication 1

DATES: THURSDAY, MAY 21, 28, JUNE 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026
TIME: 6:00PM – 9:00PM PDT
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 16-17)
LOCATION: Building 324, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.

DESCRIPTION
This comprehensive course is perfect for beginning jewelry artists and anyone wanting a solid foundation in metalsmithing. Teaching artist Sarah Calautti provides you with hands-on training in traditional silversmithing techniques — essential skills including studio safety, tool knowledge, sawing, soldering, forming, finishing, and jewelry design fundamentals.

Course projects include forming bezels and ring shanks, constructing pendant bails, and adding decorative elements such as feathers, flowers, rope, and more. 

Through guided demonstrations and studio practice, you will complete two finished pieces and gain the skills to become an independent metalsmith and jewelry maker. 

SUPPLY INFORMATION
All required materials and tools will be provided.

COURSE DETAILS
Please add the date, time and location of your course to your personal calendar after registration; you will receive a receipt upon purchase of the course, but no further reminders from us. If any pertinent course details change prior to the course start date, we will email you at the email address you provide at the time of registration.

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ABOUT SARAH
Sarah Calautti is a self-taught silversmith who blends traditional, southwestern silversmithing techniques with Pacific Northwestern scenes. She began her journey as a silversmith while living full-time in a school bus. After landing on the Olympic Peninsula and becoming enveloped in its maritime forests and kelp beds, her work has become a direct reflection of the beauty that she finds here.

Artist website: Ómós Jewelry, @omosjewelry 

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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 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.