Metalsmithing & Jewelry Classes in Chicago | Lillstreet Art Center

Metalsmithing/Jewelry

Welcome to Lillstreet’s esteemed Jewelry and Metalsmithing department. Here you will find courses that give you access to create original accessories like earrings, rings, necklaces, glass beads and more! The department boasts two large metal studios and one glass studio. Lillstreet offers an atmosphere appropriate for novice and expert alike. Students can join a class confident that they will learn the basic skills required to complete a few one-of-a kind pieces.

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Summer classes begin the weeks of June 4, July 9, and August 6 (scroll to the bottom of the page to view July/August)

June 2012 - STARTS on Monday, June 04, 2012

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER

First Time Jeweler (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Saw Piercing Workshop (2 Days)

LAC Members $65.00 / Non-Members $70.00

First Time Enameling (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

MULTILEVEL (ADVANCED BEGINNER TO ADVANCED)

Open Studio for Metals (1 Week)

LAC Members $40.00 / Non-Members $45.00

Working With Wax and Casting (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Silver Band Rings (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Bracelets, Cuffs, Bangles, & Links (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Riveting: Cold Connections (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Bezels! (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Instructional Open Studio (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

WORKSHOP

Garden Stake Workshop (1 Day)

LAC Members $75.00 / Non-Members $80.00

July/August 2012 - STARTS on Monday, July 09, 2012

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER

First Time Jeweler (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Beginning Metalsmithing (8 Weeks)

LAC Members $270.00 / Non-Members $280.00

First Time Enameling (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Advanced Beginning Metalsmithing (8 Weeks)

LAC Members $270.00 / Non-Members $280.00

MULTILEVEL (ADVANCED BEGINNER TO ADVANCED)

Working with Wax and Casting (8 Weeks)

LAC Members $270.00 / Non-Members $280.00

Rings, Rings, & More Rings (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Ring-O-Rama! (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Bracelets, Cuffs, Bangles, & Links (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Riveting: Cold Connections (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Intermediate Metalsmithing (8 Weeks)

LAC Members $270.00 / Non-Members $280.00

Multilevel Metalsmithing (8 Weeks)

LAC Members $270.00 / Non-Members $280.00

Chain Making I (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Metal Meets Clay (8 Weeks)

LAC Members $300.00 / Non-Members $310.00

Chain Making II (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Metal Coloration- Patina Process (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

Experimental Enameling: Going out of Bounds (4 Weeks)

LAC Members $145.00 / Non-Members $150.00

FOR EVERYONE

Craft Fair Basics (1 Day)

LAC Members $50.00 / Non-Members $55.00

Spring 2012 - STARTS on Monday, March 26, 2012

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER

First-Time Jeweler (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $160.00 / Non-Members $165.00

MULTILEVEL (ADVANCED BEGINNER TO ADVANCED)

Ring-O-Rama! (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $160.00 / Non-Members $165.00

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Hydraulic Press II (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $170.00 / Non-Members $175.00

Etching (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00

Advanced Chainmaille (3 Weeks)

LAC Members $95.00 / Non-Members $100.00

Etching Open Studio (1 Day)

LAC Members $65.00 / Non-Members $70.00

WORKSHOP

Mother’s Day Workshop (1 Day)

LAC Members $60.00 / Non-Members $65.00

Special Workshop: Hand and Hammer Engraving (2 Days)

LAC Members $295.00 / Non-Members $295.00

FOR EVERYONE

Craft Fair Basics (1 Day)

LAC Members $50.00 / Non-Members $55.00