Create, Stay & Play!
How It Works:
Make a gorgeous piece of jewelry and enjoy a relaxing 1-night stay on the Chesapeake Bay at a beautiful, waterview Kent Island Beach House LLC.
Workshops are 3-4-hours. Depending on your design, you will leave with your finished pieces (items that require kiln-firing, will be delivered to the rental the following morning). After class you will check-in to your rental and will be greeted with a delicious charcuterie grazing board accompanied by local wines.
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Package $525 per person (4 person min.) includes:
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coffee & pastry upon arrival
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Light lunch and refreshments at studio
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1-night stay at beach house
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charcuterie grazing board and wine reception at rental
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Jewelry-making workshop at CJS (kit fee/project)
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*Retreats are on the weekends during off-season and mid-week during the busy season depending on availability. Some exceptions may apply.
Pick Your Project
Petal Earrings
Learn how to make dainty flowers with tiny gemstones. Texture, stamp and solder stem earwires or drill a hole and make them swing.
Bridal Jewelry
Spend the day bonding with your bridal party as you all design and make the jewelry you will wear on that special day. Match your dress color and make bridal hairpins to match!
Silver Clay Charms
Make silver clay charms and add meaningful words, dates and birthstones. Take it one step further and make a bracelet.
Silver Clay Pendant
Learn how to roll, texture, stamp, personalize and then torch-fire silver clay to make a special pendant.
Spinner Ring
Fabricate a textured wide band sterling silver ring with up to 3 spinners. Add a tiny gemstone or twist wire.
Silver Clay Earrings
Make a pretty pair of silver clay earrings. Learn how to roll, texture, stamp, fire and design a unique pair of silver clay earrings.
Hoop Earrings
Make a roll printed, stamped or textured pair of hoop earrings in this fun and easy metalworking class.
Cuff Bracelet
Learn annealling, texturing, stampinng to make a statement cuff. Personalize with special words, dates or saying.
Bangles
Make a stack of bangles in copper or silver. Add embellishments and charms with special stamping designs. Make if personal with a meaningful charm.
Stamped Charm Necklace
Stamp special dates, words and phrases add birthstones, crystal & gemstone embellishments (Perfect bridesmaid gift).
Beaded and Wrapped Earrings
Make a pretty pair of sparkly earrings. Shape form and texture wire, add crystal or gemstones of your choice and embellish with bead drop.
Silver Leaves
Preserve an actual leaf from a special tree or bouquet in fine silver and create a unique piece of heirloom jewelry (special bridal keepsake).
Hotels Near the Studio
Need a place to stay?
Hotels
Stay at one of our local hotels. From upscale to no nonsense, choose the option for you!
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Enjoy the View
At Charmtree Jewelry Studio, our passion for metalsmithing is equal to our love of Bay. We offer a unique opportunity for students to learn the art of metalsmithing and take home a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Our classes are tailored to all skill levels, allowing for a great learning experience while also having fun. Not only do we teach valuable skills, but we also offer a chance for students to relax on Kent Island, located on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Take a class and then unwind at one of our beaches, walking trails, and waterfront restaurants - experiencing all that the island life has to offer.