Jewelry Classes at Studio JSD!
With offerings for all skill and experience levels, from absolute beginner to accomplished metalsmith, Studio JSD is your destination for an afternoon of fun and learning or the beginning of a rewarding career!. Students are encouraged to develop their unique style as they learn fundamentals of jewelry fabrication in a relaxed atmosphere with professional instructors, Schedules include multi-week class sessions, half or full day technique or project based workshops, and multi-day Visting Artist events.

Click on each category below for information and current openings. Contact us if there are projects, techniques, or artists you would like to see added to the schedule!

Project and Technique Classes

Join a few friends for a fun 3 hour beginning jewelry class, learn specialty techniques, or attend an all day in-depth workshop! Whatever your experience level or maker goals, these classes are the perfect place to begin or grow your skills.

Metalsmithing Classes

​Learn professional jewelry making techniques with an award winning artist and metalsmith! Julie Sanford's Fabrication series was developed to take students from absolute beginners to accomplished metalsmiths in five week sessions or 2 day Intensives.

Visiting Artist Workshops

Studio JSD is bringing your favorite artists and instructors to West Michigan! We are proud to host internationally recognized Visiting Artists and are always looking for ways to promote education and professional development in the jewelry industry.

Other Learning Opportunities--Click the Links Below to Learn More

Meet Our Instructors!

Policies

To sign up for a class call the studio at 616-607-2470 or use the add to cart options.
Payments can be made by check, cash or bank card or online. Use the add to cart options for online payments. Your email receipt will be your online registration confirmation.  
Please call at least 48 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule a regular class or workshop. Visiting artist workshops cancellations must be made 60 days prior to the workshop date (see the visiting artist page for details). 
​Studio JSD is committed to offering the safest, most conducive learning environment for students and the best teaching environment for our instructors. Because we care about helping you reach your greatest potential in our classroom, we limit the class size to only 6-10 students (depending on the class). That means more one on one teaching time for you and less time waiting for your questions to be addressed. That also means a great value for your personal time and financial investments.