Learn the Art of Metalsmithing at NYC Jewelry Lab

with Carolina Iwanow

Our classes are fully hands-on, highly personalized, and open to students of all levels. You will learn in a professional jewelry studio and gain confidence using jewelry tools, equipment, and both traditional and contemporary metalsmithing techniques.

What You Will Learn

Students will learn how to design jewelry, how to think and see as a jeweler, and how to work skillfully with metal through a wide range of fundamental and advanced techniques, including:

• Sawing, filing, forming, joining, and soldering

• Wax carving

• Introduction to gemstones

• Multiple stone-setting techniques

• Chain making

• Granulation

• Reticulation

• Stone inlay

• Riveting

• Hinges and cold connections

• Findings

• Burnishing

• Hand stamping

• Chasing and repoussé

• Embossing

• Cold enamel

• Ring sizing

• Matt finishing, polishing, sanding

• High-end surface finishes

• Forming and folding

• Marriage of metals

• Texturing techniques

• Recycling and sustainable bench practices

• Professional manufacturing tips and considerations

All these techniques are practiced directly in class, with close guidance.

Jewelry Design & Creative Development

Students will also learn the fundamentals of jewelry design, including basic drawing techniques and conceptual development.
You will be encouraged to create, experiment, play, and explore in order to develop your own jewelry pieces — and eventually, your own personal jewelry collection.

Studio & Materials

A fully equipped jewelry studio and all the jewelry tools needed are provided for all the in-person classes.
Materials for the first class are included. Beginning with the second class, students have bring their own materials. You will receive an email with a full materials list, supplier links, and additional jewelry resources after the first class.

How Enrollment Works

You may contact us before booking to confirm availability, understand how the classes work, review the Rescheduling Policy, and see the current class schedule and available time slots.
Or, you may book directly, and you will receive an email with all class information, the Rescheduling Policy, and the full schedule after booking.

You will select one weekly class time and keep the same day and time each week.
All classes must be taken consecutively.

Classes fill up quickly, so we recommend reserving your spot early.
Registration is first come, first served.

Studio Closure Notice

🛑 The studio will be closed from November 26th, 2025.
🟢 Classes will resume on January 26th, 2026.

Class Duration

All in-person group classes last 3 hours.

Safety & Studio Standards

At NYC Jewelry Lab, safety is a priority, and we are a proudly green jewelry studio.
We do NOT use hazardous acids.

Cancellation Policy

• Prices are per person

• Classes are not shareable

• Classes are not transferable

• Classes are not refundable

Gift Cards

If your booking is a gift, please let us know so we can prepare a digital gift card for the recipient.

After Booking

Once you book your classes (or gift card), you will receive an email containing:

• How the classes work

• Current class availability

• Rescheduling Policy

• Material list & suppliers

• Important studio information

You will have 6 months from the purchase date to take your classes.
Once you begin, you must take your sessions in consecutive weeks.

Class Packages

• 5 classes → must be taken in 5 consecutive weeks

• 7 classes → must be taken in 7 consecutive weeks

• 10 classes → must be taken in 10 consecutive weeks

The more classes you book, the more techniques and skills you will learn in this beautiful craft.

Materials

All in-person classes include the use of studio tools.
Jewelry materials for the first class are provided.
From the second class onward, students bring their own materials; an email will be sent with a full list of:

• Material options

• Jewelry suppliers

• Additional resources related to the jewelry universe