Jewelry Making School

Laurie Union

Laurie Union

About Our School –

Teaching metalsmithing is a passion for me. My school is a little different. I teach YOU what YOU want to learn. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced at jewelry making, I can always teach you something new! 

The way I teach:

We work on your journey together. There are a couple of approaches and you can choose: 

  • You know your design aesthetic and want to get to it right away.
    or
  • you want to learn traditional methods with all the steps that a college might teach.​

My goal is to help you achieve your goals and to enjoy the process while building community​

Standard classes are 1-4 students. 

Classes are Saturday and Sunday 10-4

I do offer private classes both in the studio and online. 

Please text me for fee information: 858 774 6303. 

@laurieunion @metalsmithclasses

What Makes Us Stand Out –

I specialize in teaching jewelry design and techniques to help you achieve your metalsmithing goals. My methodology involves starting with fabrication and manipulating wire and sheet rather than wax. I primarily work with various silver and silver alloys, as well as gold and gold alloys.

Class Format(s) We Offer –

Virtual Classes, In-Person Classes

Instructional Languages Available –

English

Techniques We Teach –

Argentium, Bezel Setting, Chain Making, Champleve, Cold Connections, Crushed Stone Inlay, Cutting Cabochons, Drawing on Metal, Enameling, Filigree, Flush Setting, Fold Forming, Forming/Raising/Sinking, Goldsmithing, Granulation, Hinges and Clasps, Hollow Forms, Inlay Ring, Lapidary, Liquid Enamels, Metal Clay, Metalsmithing, Patinas, Photo Decal, Piercing, Polishing/Finishing, Prong Setting, Reticulation, Rolling Mill Pattern, Silversmithing, Stamping, Stone on Stone Setting, Stone Setting, Tension Setting, Torch Fired Enamel, Tube Making, Tube Setting, Viking Knit

Get In Touch –

Email:

Website:

Phone:

  • (858) 774-6303

Address:

  • East Los Angeles, CA, USA