Upcoming Classes
Mokume Gane Chisel Patterning
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
February 20 & 21 - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm PDT
Tuition $295 + $95 -$155 kit fee (+tax & shipping)
Learn the most traditional Japanese method of patterning mokume-gane. Chisel into the surface of blank mokume-gane to create rivers of pattern that follow your chisel marks. After hammering the sheet back to flat, your unique chisel patterns are locked into the metal forever. Traditionally pitch is used to secure the metal while chiseling, but in this class Anne will also show a lower-cost easy alternative. On the first day you’ll pattern copper/brass mokume sheet, then the second day you’ll refine your skills and learn to chisel-pattern silver/copper mokume. Your patterned sheet can be used later to create pendants, earrings, box lids, etc. Handmade chisels especially designed for mokume gane are included in all kits. Get details at Anne's site - AnnevilleStudio.com.
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
February 20 & 21 - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm PDT
Tuition $295 + $95 -$155 kit fee (+tax & shipping)
Learn the most traditional Japanese method of patterning mokume-gane. Chisel into the surface of blank mokume-gane to create rivers of pattern that follow your chisel marks. After hammering the sheet back to flat, your unique chisel patterns are locked into the metal forever. Traditionally pitch is used to secure the metal while chiseling, but in this class Anne will also show a lower-cost easy alternative. On the first day you’ll pattern copper/brass mokume sheet, then the second day you’ll refine your skills and learn to chisel-pattern silver/copper mokume. Your patterned sheet can be used later to create pendants, earrings, box lids, etc. Handmade chisels especially designed for mokume gane are included in all kits. Get details at Anne's site - AnnevilleStudio.com.
Stamped Mokume Gane Pendant
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
March 20 & 21 - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm PDT
Tuition $295 + $55-$105 kit fee (+tax & shipping or local pick up) - New color combo!
Learn to stamp-pattern mokume gane, then create a stunning mokume gane pendant in your home studio. This online, interactive class is designed for beginning-intermediate jewelry/metals artists with some experience soldering and sawing. Stamping is the easiest patterning method; the kit includes mokume gane blanks so you can focus on the patterning. The first day you’ll create your own uniquely patterned mokume sheet, and the second day you’ll fabricate it into a domed pendant with silver edge and bail. Soldering and finishing a mokume gane piece can be tricky. This class will provide essential tips and tricks for clear, clean patterned pieces with good contrast and no pits, fuzziness or delaminations. You may even learn a few soldering tips applicable to your non-mokume work! Lastly we’ll patinate and protect the finished piece. Get details at Anne's site - AnnevilleStudio.com.
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
March 20 & 21 - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm PDT
Tuition $295 + $55-$105 kit fee (+tax & shipping or local pick up) - New color combo!
Learn to stamp-pattern mokume gane, then create a stunning mokume gane pendant in your home studio. This online, interactive class is designed for beginning-intermediate jewelry/metals artists with some experience soldering and sawing. Stamping is the easiest patterning method; the kit includes mokume gane blanks so you can focus on the patterning. The first day you’ll create your own uniquely patterned mokume sheet, and the second day you’ll fabricate it into a domed pendant with silver edge and bail. Soldering and finishing a mokume gane piece can be tricky. This class will provide essential tips and tricks for clear, clean patterned pieces with good contrast and no pits, fuzziness or delaminations. You may even learn a few soldering tips applicable to your non-mokume work! Lastly we’ll patinate and protect the finished piece. Get details at Anne's site - AnnevilleStudio.com.
Metamorphic Mokume hosted by the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
April 10-11, 2021 - Saturday - Sunday noon - 6pm EST
Tuition $250-$275 + $60-$120 kit fee (+tax & shipping)
Take your mokume gane patterning to a whole new level - beyond stamping, twisting and chiseling. At a fundamental level, mokume gane patterning is analogous to the geologic processes of uplift, metamorphosis, and erosion. In this newly expanded class, Anne reveals unexpected ways to pattern which she has discovered over the years. With hammers, stamps and other tools we will metamorphosize the blank mokume gane sheet; the patterns will begin to appear as our files erode away the disturbed layers. The focus will be on creating uniquely patterned mokume sheet that can be used later to make jewelry, box lids, and more. Best for students who have taken at least one mokume gane class, or well-equipped and motivated beginners. Get details at MetalArtsGuildGA.org.
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
April 10-11, 2021 - Saturday - Sunday noon - 6pm EST
Tuition $250-$275 + $60-$120 kit fee (+tax & shipping)
Take your mokume gane patterning to a whole new level - beyond stamping, twisting and chiseling. At a fundamental level, mokume gane patterning is analogous to the geologic processes of uplift, metamorphosis, and erosion. In this newly expanded class, Anne reveals unexpected ways to pattern which she has discovered over the years. With hammers, stamps and other tools we will metamorphosize the blank mokume gane sheet; the patterns will begin to appear as our files erode away the disturbed layers. The focus will be on creating uniquely patterned mokume sheet that can be used later to make jewelry, box lids, and more. Best for students who have taken at least one mokume gane class, or well-equipped and motivated beginners. Get details at MetalArtsGuildGA.org.
Live, online classes - work in real time with your fellow students
San Diego Jewelry Lab offers live, instructor-led interactive online classes covering a wide range of the jewelry/metals field, from beginner topics to advanced specialty techniques such as mokume gane chisel-patterning and keum boo.
About our classes:
For questions about cancellations and other details, see our Policies page.
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About our classes:
- All sessions are live, led by the instructor and hosted by us at Anneville with high-quality audio and video. Sessions are typically lively and interactive. We even offer tech support!
- Most of our classes include a valuable (and fun) Materials Kit mailed to you in advance.
- We offer a hosted Meet & Greet with every class so you can visit with your fellow students and compare notes along the way.
- Class size is 6-15 students, with plenty of time for hands-on learning and practice.
- Each class includes a login to a private Class Resources page where you can re-watch the demo videos at your own pace (or catch any you missed), quickly send questions and photos of your works-in-progress to the instructor, access resource and recommendation links and even write a class evaluation afterwards.
- At the end of multi-day classes we hold a live interactive raffle, giving away fun prizes to three lucky students.
- It can be hard to carve out the time to take a class and make your own work so we like to acknowledge the effort you put in. If you finish your class with us you'll receive a Certificate of Completion. Finish a piece by the last check-in meeting, and you'll get a gold seal too!
- Your safety is of utmost importance to us: we urge you to observe safety protocols when taking our classes. Always wear closed toed shoes while working, pull back loose hair and always wear safety glasses and ear protection.
For questions about cancellations and other details, see our Policies page.
To get advance notice for any of our new classes, please join our Mailing List.
"The Patina class today was so much fun and a wonderful learning experience. We learned several different techniques and which metals worked best with each technique. Ann is an exceptional instructor, experienced, knowledgeable and devoted to her art. She encourages her students to develop their skills, improve their techniques and to be fearless when creating. As long as there are classes offered, I will certainly be taking them!"
~ Jean F., San Diego