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About our Studio

Thanks for checking us out. My name is Melissa Kay-Steves, a Metalsmith and Instructor and owner of CharmTree Jewelry Studio. For the past 5 years, I've been committed to helping people along their metalsmith journey. At CJS, we offer an array of workshops in fabrication, soldering, bezel setting, precious metal clay, forming and more! I teach most of the classes myself, but we also have some incredible guest instructors who travel from all over the country to teach in our beautiful studio just steps away from the gorgeous Chesapeake Bay. When you walk in the door, you'll find a nurturing environment and a wonderful community of makers. You'll make lasting memories and friendships here! Our unique and highly personalized method of teaching creates an environment that encourages the beginner and nudges the expert to push the boundaries of their creativity. Swing by and say "hello!"  I would love to meet you and talk to you about how I can help you forge a path in jewlery making.

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Stay & Play

Kent Island

Our studio is located on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland just one mile from the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial "Bay Bridge" and 15 miles East of Annapolis. 

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Kent Island is a wedding destination area with it's breezy waterfront restaurants and tiki bars. When you are not making beautiful jewelry, enjoy biking or walking the winding Cross Island Trail, exploring the parks, or relaxing on the beaches and tiki bars while sipping crushes at sunset. 

 

There are 7 hotels and plenty of accomodations:

 

If you need advice booking your hotel or would like to hear about local AirBNB options email Melissa at

 charmtree@verizon.net 

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I LOVE sharing all I know about metalsmithing! Come take a class with me and see what all the fun is about!

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Cancellation Policy

Space is limited to 10 bench seats and therefore we cannot issue a refund once a bench seat is booked. We understand that life happens. In the event that you have to cancel your attendance at one of our workshops, classes or events, we will hold your workshop fee for six months, to be applied to another workshop, class or event of your choice, provided you have given us 7 days notice. If you do not show or cancel less then 7 days before the workshop, class or event and do not reach out to us, you will forfeit your payment.

In-Studio conduct

We are a controversy-free studio and do not discriminate.  We will not tolerate any political or religious discussions and will not allow any conversations that make people feel uncomfortable for their life choices and/or beliefs. This includes discussions/inquiries about Covid-19 vaccinations. We reserve the right to excuse any student or instructor who violates our policy.

studio & Kit fees

When registering via credit card or PayPal processing, there will be a 2.9% convenience fee added to your order if you are paying with a credit card. If you choose to pay by check or debit the fee will be waived. 

Most of our classes will also have an additional kit fee to be paid to the instructor before class. There will be a 6% MD state tax added to all kit fees. If you would like to bring your own materials to use you must first get pre-approval from the instructor. 

No outside tools may be brought into the studio unless pre-approved by Melissa. toolboxes for each student here at the studio.

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**Kit fee prices may fluctuate with the silver market.

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