Open Studio
Spring Hours
Wednesday - 1-4 pm
Friday - 9 - 6 pm
Saturday - 10-4 pm
(Open studio limited in upstairs classroom when class is in session)
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Open Studio is available to our Studio Members only. When you book a session, you will have access to all of our equipment, tools and torches. This is a non-instructional session and you should be able to work independently and have taken our Beginner 101 and/or 102 classes. It is extremely important that you feel comfortable using all of the tools and torches in the studio. You may be asked to pass a studio test. *Open Studio is not available in the main Makerspace when guest instructor is teaching. If you need a guided open studio session you can book Bench Time with Melissa.
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Note: You must provide your own solder and consumables. If you forget your solder it is available to purchase. Due to limited space, if you miss a booked session you will forfeit your payment unless you call the studio to reschedule. Please be prompt and curtious. Your session does not carry over if you are late and space must be clean and ready for next maker.
Members: $50/ 3-hour session
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All sessions will be supervised, but participants must be able to work independently and feel comfortable with the tools and equipment they are using.
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Please be prompt, if you are late your session will not carry over due to classes and other booked session times.
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Your session ends promptly after the scheduled session and your area must be clean and ready for next maker.
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All bags and personal items must be hung up in designated areas (no loose items or bags at the bench).
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No open toe shoes allowed in maker space and long hair MUST be tied up.
Advanced Registration and Availability
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Open studio is limited to 10 students at a time; unless class is in session and then based on bench availability.
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Advance registration is required, and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Upcoming sessions are listed on the website and must be booked in advance to secure spot but walk-ins are welcome if there is space.
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No refunds for "no shows", and cancellations within 24 hours.
Studio Hours are Subject to Change
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We reserve the right to expand or shorten hours and/or cancel open studio sessions at any time.
Open Studio
This 3-hour session is open to studio members only, who would like to work independently on projects. You will have access to most tools and equipment but must provide your own materials, solder and some consumables. To book a session you must first sign up for a membership plan.
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From:
$50/ 3 hrs.
Bench Rental
NEW! Coming April
Rent a bench for the day!
Need more time at the bench than a 3-hour Open Studio session? Getting ready for a craft show or big event and need more time at the torch? Book a daily bench rental in our new downstairs makerspace and start getting a leg up on your new collection and finish that stack of unfinished projects. Each daily bench rental comes with a free 15-minute consultation with Melissa. You will have access to a locker and come and go as needed.
From:
$95/day (9-5PM)
Bench Time with Melissa
These sessions are for anyone who has taken a class or workshop at the studio but wants some instructional help on personal projects. Perfect for anyone who wants to hone in on their skills. If you would like to learn a new technique or project you must book a private lesson.
From:
$125/3 hrs.
Member Perk
Procedures are to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
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What's in the Studio:
Each participant gets the use of one jeweler’s bench in our comfortable, brightly lit studio, and access to studio equipment and tools including:
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Flex shafts at each bench
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basic hand tools: saw frames, files, pliers, ring clamps, optivisor, etc. stocked at every bench
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Smith acetylene/air torches, flux & pickle (Solder not included)
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Micro torch, soldering and charcoal brick, flux, brush, pick, tile at every bench
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Metal clay kiln
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Metal clay tools
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Durston bangle forming die set and step mandrel
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Bench blocks
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Rolling mill
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Small drill press
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Polishing cabinet
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3M Wheel Polishing machine
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Metal shear
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Jool Tool bench grinding, lapidary, polishing machines
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2 Rotary tumblers with stainless steel shot
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Ring stretchers
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Steel and wood dapping punches and blocks
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Stone setting tools
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Tube setting tools
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2 Round disc cutters
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A variety of bracelet and ring mandrels including square, oval and and more.
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Bezel mandrels
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Die forming stamps
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Wide variety of hammers and mallets
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Steel raising stakes
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4 Dapping blocks
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GRS bench pins at each bench
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Full range of Fritz anticlastic stakes & forming hammers for synclasting & anticlasting
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Design, number and letter stamps
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Vises
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Sandpaper
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Metal Clay tools and kiln (If firing at a 2-hour clay schedule there will be a $20 fee).
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Does Not include/Artist MUST provide:
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Flex shaft finishing wheels and mandrels
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Materials: metals, stones, solder etc.
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​Studio consumables for large batch and production work ($20 production fee)
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You must provide your own consumables including:
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Bits and burs
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Sanding discs
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3M wheels
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solder
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Liver of sulfur
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paper rolling mill textures
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polishing compounds
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butane for smaller torches.
*If you break a tool it is your responsibility to replace it.
