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Basic Jewelry Making Class

 

Learn the Fundamentals of Jewelry Making

LET THIS CLASS PREPARE YOU FOR A JOB IN THE FIELD OR BENCH JEWELER TEST.

     This 5 day immersion course is designed to build and strengthen skills for any level of student. We will practice metal working techniques and bench skills to improve confidence and efficiency in the studio. If you are looking to start creating your own authentic jewelry, this course will provide a strong start and a solid foundation in this amazing craft.

     Each student has his/her own work bench fully equipped complete with all hand tools, specialty tools, mini torch, and a flex-shaft motor. No workplace will be shared with the other student.

     After completion of the five days, each student will have a completely finished piece/pieces of jewelry of their making. This class will be what you make of it. Come in with all of your questions and your personal goals. Our mission is to focus on one elaborate piece or make several small pieces that demonstrate independant techniques. This class is the best decision if you want experienced feedback through a personal classroom setting.

     Personal instruction by Renato L. Ronquillo, Master Goldsmith, with over 50 years in jewelry making, diamond setting, jewelry restoration and repair. Award winning jewelry designer and A JEWELERS of AMERICA Certified Master Jeweler.

     Essential skills taught:

• Torch Set-Up and Safety

• Jeweler Bench Set Up

• Set Up and Use of the Flex Shaft

• Proper Use of Hand Tools: Hand Files, Hammers, and Jewelers Saw

• Soldering

• Sawing and piercing techniques

• Filing

• Polishing and Finishing

• Designing and Discussion

• Fabrication Plan

• Preparing Metals (sheet, wire, etc.)

• Bezel Making

• Stone Setting

     Curriculum:

Day 1:

• Sawing, Sanding & Filing

We will saw 6 pieces and file them down to be used for the rest of the week. We will file different shapes that include a rectangle, circle, and triangle. We will also review how to use all of the tools and go over vocabulary. We will cover rough and smooth filing, as well as rough and smooth sanding.

Day 2:

• Soldering & Chain Repair

We will be soldering loops, posts, and we will be learning how to repair chains through soldering.

Day 3:

• Rings & Polishing

We will be resizing two different rings with soldering skills. Then we will walk through the steps of polishing so youa re equipped to achieve a mirror finish on any piece of jewelry. We will also start introducing how to reprong/retip a prongs!

Day 4:

• Ring Project: Prong Setting, Head/Shank Making, & Retipping

We will be making another ring with the coponents of a shank and head in a prong setting. We will also learn how to retip or reprong the ring. When we are finished we will polish our pieces.

Day 5:

• Pendant Project: Bezel Making, & Certificate of Completion

We will learn how to make a pendant with a bezel setting (a grooved frame that can hold a stone) and then polish the finished project. We can anwer any questions and revisit any of the techniques and then YOU will recieve your certificate of completion! You will also get to take home your completed projects.

     Pre Requisits: None.

Schedules

January 2023

week of: 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13           FULL      

week of: 16,17, 18, 19, and 20          FULL

  FEBRUARY   NO CLASSES       

March 2023

week of: 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10         FULL

week of: 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17  1 spots available 

April 2023

                               week of: 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14th 2 spots available

                                      week of: 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21st 2 spots available

Time and Location

Monday- Friday

8:30am-5:00pm

1001 McKinney St, Houston, Tx 77002 

Tuition

$1,250 per student (includes deposit)

$7 parking garage fee before 9:00 am

Reservation and a $200 non-refundable deposit are necessary to hold a seat.

Jewelry Repair Class

HSJ Certified Bench Jewelery Technician

     Tuition: $15050.00 (materials included)

     14 weeks (560hours)

     Tools and Equipment will be available for use.

     For more information call Renato: 

     Tel. 713-739-7955



Jewelry Repair Comprehensive

     Tuition: $6650.00 (materials included)

     6 weeks (240hours)  

     Tools and Equipment will be available for use. 

     For more information call Renato:

     Tel. 713-739-7955

 

A Word by Renato     2005

     "Being a JA Certified Jewelry Professional is an important designation," says JA President and CEO Mathew Runci. "There's a fundamental difference between a JA Certified Jewelry Professional and someone who just happens to make, sell or repair jewelry. Renato's successful completion of the JA Certification exam attests to his proficiency as a bench jeweler and lets his consumers know that he is qualified to craft or repair their fine jewelry with superior service." 

For More information please call or email Renato Jewelers!

Telephone: 713-739-7955 

Email: RenatoJewelers@Gmail.com