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
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
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
September 3 - October 15, 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 through etching and roll printing, specific finishing techniques and more fabrication processes. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
6 Weeks, Wednesdays
September 3 - October 15, 6-9PM
Lost Wax Casting 1
Experience the ancient art of lost wax casting! Learn the fundamentals of turning wax into metal elements, perfect for jewelry. Experience wax carving and sculpting techniques and turn your creations into bronze or sterling silver. Demystify lost wax casting and empower you to create unique metal jewelry! Join us and start your journey into this fascinating craft. Instructor: Winona Hwang
6 Weeks, Thursdays
September 4 - October 9, 6-9PM
Cast ring 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, Mondays
September 8 - October 20, 6-9PM
Student work from Metals 1 class
Lost Wax Casting 1
Experience the ancient art of lost wax casting! Learn the fundamentals of turning wax into metal elements, perfect for jewelry. Experience wax carving and sculpting techniques and turn your creations into bronze or sterling silver. Demystify lost wax casting and empower you to create unique metal jewelry! Join us and start your journey into this fascinating craft. Instructor: Winona Hwang
6 Weeks, Tuesdays
September 9 - October 14, 6-9PM
Cast ring by Winona Hwang
Directed Studio Practice
Taken classes with us before? Have a couple of unfinished projects? Or do you have something new you'd like to start? Directed Studio Practice is for students with previous experience. Work with one of our instructors who can help you finish a piece or guide you toward your next project. Instructor: Winona Hwang
6 weeks, Wednesdays
September 10 - October 15, 6-9PM
Ephemera Brooch by Benet Bruntlett, student
Cuttlebone Casting with Simple Fabrication
Explore the magic of cuttlebone casting as you learn to carve real cuttlebone to create molds that molten metal is poured into. Cast an array of pieces to make finished jewelry and combine it with simple fabrication processes to make bands for rings, bales to make pendants, pin stems for brooches, and other basic soldered elements. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
3 sessions, Thursdays
September 11, 18, & October 2, 6-9PM
Cast pendant by Arielle Brackett
Playful Pins
Let’s get down to some playful business! Create fun pins from copper, brass or sterling silver for your jean jacket, back pack or lapel, in this one-day workshop. No experience necessary. Instructor: Winona Hwang
Saturday, September 13, 10AM - 2PM
Pins by Winona Hwang
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 teeth! It must be stamped with 10k, 14k or 18k. Instructor: Colin Kippen
3 classes, Sundays
September 14, 21, 28, 1-4PM
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
September 20, 10AM-1PM
Student rings from this class
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
September 27, 10AM-1PM
Earrings by Winona Hwang
River Rock and Sea Glass Creations
Have you ever picked up a particular river rock or sea glass to remember a special memory? Learn to prepare sea glass or rock by using diamond bits to drill a hole. Learn to rivet, and forge, different components, assemble, and create your very own neckpiece. Make your way toward creating your own pieces of jewelry from those unique found rocks and sea glass. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
Thursday
October 9, 6-9PM
Neck pieces 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
October 11, 10AM-1PM
Student rings from this class
Flush Settings
Learn the basics of flush setting round stones in a flat sheet of metal. Practice precise stone layout, drilling, burring, and setting along with the creation of your own needle burnishing tool for future setting projects. If time permits, this setting sample can be turned into a simple pendant. Prerequisite: Basic jewelry making experience required. Instructor: Colin Kippen
2 Classes, Sundays
October 12 & 19, 1-4PM
Rings by Colin Kippen
Sweat Soldered Band Ring
Design and make a sterling silver band ring with a unique pierced pattern. Use the jeweler’s saw to cut your own design as you learn the processes of piercing, butt joint and sweat soldering, and more. In this 4-session class, walk away with at least one beautifully finished ring. Instructor: Winona Hwang
3 sessions, Mondays
October 13, 20, 27, 6-9PM
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, Thursdays
October 16 - December 4, 6-9PM
Student work from Metals 1 class
Chasing and Repousse
Explore the world of chasing and repousse in metalsmithing and jewelry making. This ancient process involves pushing metal from the front and back to create detailed hollow forms using your own steel tools made in class. Learn to anneal, use the hydraulic press, work with pitch, silver solder, and other metalsmithing processes.
6 weeks, Thursdays
October 16 - November 20, 6-9PM
Crab/Cow Teapot by Arielle Brackett
Coin ring
Create a ring from a quarter or an old silver coin! In this 4 hour class, cut, fold, shape, and size your ring while preserving the details of the coin on the inside and outside. Learn the secret of making seamless coin rings with almost any coin. Bring your own special coins or use one of ours. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
Saturday
October 18, 9AM-1PM
Coin rings by Arielle Brackett
Metals 3
Designed to elevate your skills and craftsmanship, delve into advanced techniques including more complex soldering, irregular stone setting, and hollow-form construction. Explore the hydraulic press to create hollow and shell forms in metal. Extend your metalsmithing skills and create stunning metal artwork and jewelry. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals 1 or equivalent Instructor: Winona Hwang
6 weeks, Tuesdays
October 21 - December 9, 6-9PM
Teapot by Winona Hwang
Beginning Metalsmithing 2
Continue the work! With skills you learned in Beginning Metalsmithing I, add to your jewelry making repertoire with basic stone setting, texture through etching and roll printing, specific finishing techniques and more fabrication processes. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
6 Weeks, Wednesdays
October 22 - December 3, 1:30-4:30PM
Box/Lockets by Arielle Brackett
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
October 22 - December 3, 6-9PM
Earrings by Arielle Brackett
Basic Bezel Stone Setting
Discover the joy of stone setting as a starting point for making jewelry. This beginner-friendly class will walk you through using a jeweler’s saw, silver soldering, bezel setting cabochons and faceted stone tube setting. Tools and materials included, no experience necessary. Instructor: Tayja Danger
6 Weeks, Mondays
November 3 - December 15, 6-9PM
Rings by Tayja Danger
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
November 15, 10AM-1PM
Student rings from this class
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
November 22, 10AM-1PM
Earrings by Winona Hwang
Pop-Out Holiday Ornaments
Get creative with a metal pop-out ornament! Work with brass or copper sheet metal, pierce with the jeweler’s saw, and pop out parts for a 3-D effect. Work with patterns provided or create your own. The perfect gift, make your own ornaments for your special people. Learn a basic jewelry making technique as you make stunning ornaments for your tree. Instructor: Arielle Brackett
Tuesdays, December 10 & 17, 6-9PM
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. No refunds, exchanges, or rescheduling for any reason, including illness or emergencies. 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