Jeweled Alchemy Academy
Have you always wanted to make jewelry but didn’t know how to get started?
Jennifer is a Principal Instructor for Camp Metal Clay, a Graduate Jeweler and is certified by the Jewelers Association as a Bench Jewelry Technician. She is a consummate learner and has taken courses with other well-known jewelers including Michael Boyd, Marne Ryan, Jean Stark, Valentin Yotkov, Cynthia Eid, CeCe Wire, Harold O-Connor, Ronda Coryell, Kent Raible and many others. It is an honor to be a student and a privilege to teach others.
Examples of Courses Offered:
Please see SHOP to purchase a course.
Introduction to Metalsmithing
Intermediate Metalsmithing
Fun with the Hydraulic Press
Stone on Stone Setting
Argentium and Gold Granulation
Keum Boo on Silver and Steel
Introduction to Metal Clay
Intermediate Metal Clay
Metal Clay Rings
Metal Clay Chains
Enameling and Color Techniques on Metal Clay
Camp Metal Clay 101 and 102 Certification
Camp Metal Clay Artisan Courses
Gemstones Demystified
Beading and Design
Jennifer has taught jewelry making skills to all levels from beginning to advanced techniques. During her studies in graduate school she taught advanced chemistry to undergraduates and as a private tutor. This is where she found her love of teaching and helping students to learn their own learning processes. Jennifer has the rare ability to meet you at your level and find what works for the individual. Her classes are fun and she allows your creative ability to flourish stepping in to guide you gently and with a sense of humor on your own path.
Jennifer offers a broad range of classes based on specific pre-planned projects or can base a class on the ideas that each student wishes to create.
Classes are currently being offered privately at her newly renovated studio located in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin or Online (see Camp Metal Clay for more information or to register today).
Techniques that Jennifer teaches include: soldering, fusing, riveting, enameling, Metal Clay, forming, granulation, forging, beading, design, stone setting, metaphysical properties of gemstones and so much more. Please inquire with Jennifer directly to set up a course tailored to your specific needs.
