Make Beautiful Jewelry

We connect passionate students, like you, with top-notch jewelry-making schools!

About the Directory

Welcome to the first-ever directory for jewelry-making schools – your ultimate resource for discovering top-notch schools dedicated to the art of jewelry design! Whether you’re a newbie eager to learn the basics or a seasoned artisan refining your skills, our directory has something for everyone. Get hands-on training, unleash your creativity, and join a community of passionate jewelry makers. Start your journey with us and find the perfect school to help you craft stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces!

Take a Class!

Are you looking to learn a specific jewelry-making technique, such as cloisonne enameling or granulation, or maybe you want to look for a school in a specific location? Look no more—dive into our dropdown list to find specific jewelry-making techniques and locations tailored just for you!

Instructions: Use the drop downs to select an option and click the orange button to see the results. You can also skip selecting an option and click the orange button to see the full directory.

Not Sure Where to Start?

There are so many options when it comes to learning to make jewelry! At first, it’s all about exploring until you find what truly excites you. Remember, it’s a journey, not a destination.

Pick from our list of jewelry-making techniques to see a list of schools. Give it a try, and let’s see where your creativity takes you!

Beading & Wirework

Master the art of twisting and looping wire alongside the colorful world of beads to create intricate, unique, and personalized jewelry designs.

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Casting

Create detailed metal jewelry by pouring molten metal into custom molds for unique designs.

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Enameling

Explore the vibrant technique of fusing powdered glass to metal for colorful, durable designs.

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Glass Work

Discover the art of making beautiful glass beads and cabochons for unique, handcrafted jewelry.

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Metalsmithing

Hone your skills in shaping, forming, and joining metal to craft stunning jewelry pieces.

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Lapidary

Master the craft of cutting and polishing gemstones for intricate jewelry designs.

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Metal Clay

Create fine jewelry with metal clay that can be molded, sculpted, and fired.

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Stone Setting

Learn techniques for securely setting gemstones into various jewelry designs.

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Wax Carving

Develop the skill of carving wax models to be cast into intricate metal jewelry pieces.

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Be Part of Something Bigger

We need schools like yours to make this resource truly shine. Showcase your school profile and shape the future of jewelry education.

Use the search feature below to see if your school is in our directory. If your school is in our directory, go ahead and claim it! If it is not, sign-up by clicking here and set up your very own profile right away.

I’m a Life-Long Learner

Hi there! I’m Tricia, and welcome to our Jewelry Making directory! My metalsmithing journey began with a quest for unique wedding bands for my husband, Rob, and me. As a lifelong learner, this search blossomed into a passion for creating beautiful jewelry and building a vibrant community.

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Questions?

Whether you’re curious about the Learn to Make Jewelry directory or want to know how to sign up a school, we’re here to answer any questions. Just send an email to travellinggoldsmith@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible