Available Classes

 

This is a partial listing of classes I offer. Most of the classes I teach in studio are customized. My teaching style is fluid and flexible, so the classes adapt to the needs of the student.

The classes below are availabe in studio. Some of the classes I also teach at other locations. More advanced classes are generally taught in studio so we have access to all of the tools and supplies needed.

I teach at two studios, my studio here in Joseph, OR and at a studio in Missoula, MT.

Classes in studio are generally limited to one to three people. You can register or schedule a class by contacting me at studio @ donamiller.com or 541.362.1237.

Types of Classes

Creating for Fun classes do not require prior experience. These classes are set up as project classes and students will be guided through the creation of the project with their own flair.

Technique classes focus on specific techniques and build upon one another to create a body of skills that can be used to create jewelry. Past the introduction or basic classes, these will have prerequisites for skills you need to be familiar with.

Project based classes focus on techniques needed to complete the project. These classes will often have prerequisites of basic skills.

You Create sessions are project based classes and focused on you creating your desired piece of jewelry. This is for you if you want to create something very specific, and need guidance through the process. Basic skills are definitely helpful, but I will guide you through the skills specific to the project.

Cornucopia session are multi-day sessions that are taught in my studio in Joseph, OR. These sessions are provided so students can build their own agenda of projects or techniques they would like to lealrn. They can be single or multi-day sessions.

 

Creating for Fun (no experience needed) downloadable pdf

simple stack rings

torch and hammer earrings

torch and hammer cuff bracelet

sparkle earrings with beads

hammered earrings with beads

statement hoop earrings

riveted pendants

paddle earrings

Metal Smithing Classes – Project Based

meditation / spinner ring

bezel set ring

embellished stack rings

wire hoop earrings

chain bracelet

Metal Smithing Classes – Technique Based

basic metal smithing

intro to soldering

finishing and polishing

keum boo

creating ring bands

rings – beyond the basics

Metal Smithing Classes – Stone Setting

bezel setting

  • bezel setting for round and oval stones
  • bezel setting angular and irregular stones
  • heavy wall bezel setting (hammer set)

flush setting

tube setting

tab setting

prong setting

  • simple prong setting
  • basket setting for flat backed stones
  • prong setting for cabochons and rose cut stones

Metal Clay Classes

intro to Precious Metal Clay

setting fireable stones

bezel setting round and oval stones

bezel setting angular and irregular stones

free form tab settings

free form prong settings

creating rings