There is something deeply satisfying about creating jewelry by hand — shaping metal, working with fire, experimenting with texture, and leaving with something you can wear every day.
This winter and early spring, Makers Mill is offering a series of hands-on jewelry-making classes in the Jewelry & Metalsmithing Shop, led by skilled local instructor Deborah Ryan and nationally recognized metalsmith Joy Raskin. Each class welcomes beginners while offering enough depth to inspire returning students.
Unisex Overlay Cuff Bracelet
Saturday, February 21 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Deborah Ryan begins the lineup with a class rooted in Makers Mill’s philosophy of reuse and accessibility. Students will work with brass and copper as beautiful and affordable alternatives to silver and gold. Using reclaimed and scrap metal, often leftover from other projects, participants will learn how to transform simple materials into striking wearable art.
The design is intentionally all-gender and welcoming to anyone interested in building foundational metalsmithing skills.
Register here:
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14198
Stacking Rings
Saturday, February 28 | 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
In this expanded and refreshed workshop, students will learn to work with fire using an acetylene air torch to create and texture a set of stacking rings. New elements include the option to add bezel-set gemstones, offering creative flexibility for both new and returning students.
This class offers a thoughtful introduction to torch work in a supportive environment.
Register here:
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14241
Resin Inlay Jewelry with Joy Raskin
Saturday, March 14 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In March, Makers Mill welcomes nationally renowned metalsmith Joy Raskin. Instead of traditional stones, participants will explore colorful resin inlays using pigments, herbs, glitter, and other unexpected materials. The results are vibrant, playful, and completely one-of-a-kind.
This workshop encourages experimentation while building technical skill.
Register here:
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14233
Forged Wire Cuff Bracelets
Saturday, March 28 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Deborah Ryan returns to guide students in shaping and forging heavy-gauge wire into a range of cuff bracelet styles. Participants will learn forging techniques that can be adapted into countless original designs.
Register here:
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14197
All classes take place at Makers Mill, 23 Bay Street in Wolfeboro. Registration fees vary by class, and member discounts are available. Materials fees are payable directly to instructors on the day of class. See you there!