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
