This open studio course is for experienced jewelers with advanced skills. This is not an instruction course and students who do not have the necessary skill level will be asked to transfer to the introductory course being offered later in the semester. Students are responsible for providing all components and consumables for their projects. A safety review and test must be passed before students will be cleared for the use of the equipment.

In this introductory course, students will learn how to design, cut, and polish a cabochon to create a unique piece of jewelry. This guided project will teach students how to safely operate the equipment in the metals lab and provide guidance on what tools to purchase for at-home projects. Each student must bring a pair of safety glasses. All other materials are provided. Students may need to retake this course to attain the necessary skill level for the Jewelry Studio.

Get ready to unleash your creativity in this hands-on, fun-filled class where art meets science! Students will design and create their own unique piece of jewelry using fused glass techniques and dazzling dichroic glass. Through a mix of guided instruction and creative freedom, you'll learn how to cut, layer, and kiln-fire glass to produce vibrant, wearable art. Whether you're making a pendant, earrings, or a keychain, each creation is one-of-a-kind-just like you. No prior experience needed-just bring your imagination and a willingness to explore the colorful world of glass fusing!