Through a series of directed projects, this class will cover all the basics of jewelry making: Sawing, filing, soldering, stone setting, finishing, polishing and various decorative techniques in metal.

Class 1 - Tuesdays 6:30-9:30PM -- Instructor: Aimee Golant

• Winter: January 17 - March 6 (8 weeks)
• Spring: march 27 - May 22 (9 weeks)
• Summer: July 10 - august 28 (8 weeks)
• Fall: October 2 - December 11 (10 weeks) (Thanksgiving week off)

These classes will focus on more advanced metalsmithing techniques. While working on their own projects students will learn skills like Hollow forming, casting, cold connections, and more difficult stone settings.

Class 2 - Mondays 6:30-9:30PM -- Instructor: Dave Casella

• Winter: January 16 - March 5 (8 weeks)
• Spring: March 26 - May 21 (9 weeks)
• Summer: July 9 - august 27 (8 weeks)
• Fall: October 1 - December 10 (10 weeks) (Thanksgiving week off)

Class 3 - Wednesdays 6:30-9:30PM -- Instructor: Adam Clark

• Winter: January 18 - March 7 (8 weeks)
• Spring: March 28 - May 23 (9 weeks)
• Summer: July 11 - august 22 (8 weeks)
• Fall: October 3 - December 12 (10 weeks) (Thanksgiving week off)

Class 4 - Thursdays 6:30-9:30PM -- Instructor: Adam Clark

• Winter: January 19 - March 8 (8 weeks)
• Spring: March 29 - May 24 (9 weeks)
• Summer: July 12 - Aug 30 (8 weeks)
• Fall: October 4 - December 13 (10 weeks) (Thanksgiving week off)

Class 5 - Fridays 11AM-2PM -- Instructor: Adam Clark

• Winter: January 20 - March 9 (9 weeks)
• Spring: March 30 - May 25 (8 weeks)
• Summer: July 13 - Aug 31 (8 weeks)
• Fall: October 5 - December 14 (10 weeks) (Thanksgiving week off)

Classes to be scheduled

Instructor: Adam Clark
Location: 2121 Evans Avenue, San Francisco, CA

This class will be an overview of general shop metal fabrication. We will explore traditional blacksmithing, intro to MIG welding, as well as shop machining on the lathe and mill. We will also cover general shop practice and tool use and safety.

Metalsmithing Classes: $385. This includes all tools and materials except precious metal and stones. We do provide a large selection of silver and semi-precious stones at reasonable rates. (Deposit of $185).

Welding Class: $435. (Deposit of $200).

Please make checks payable to Scintillant Studio and mail to:

scintillant studio
1258 valencia st
San Francisco, CA 94110

Note: The people who have taken classes know how fast these small classes fill up. Classes are limited to 9 to keep it an intimate and effective environment, and they fill up FAST! We are very flexible when it comes to payment and will set up a reasonable payment schedule if need be. The price of the class includes all tools and materials except precious metal and stones. We do however provide a large selection of silver and semi-precious stones at reasonable rates.

Scintillant studios will also be offering weekend and week-long workshops throughout the year. Please contact us if you are interested in being added to our email list.

Work/ Study positions are available for people in need of financial assistance. You need to come a little early or stay late to help with studio maintenance (clean, cut solder, etc.) in exchange for reduced tuition. If you are interested, let us know.

We are always open to new students stopping by the studio to meet and see the space.

If you have any questions, please contact us.