Private Workshops and One-on-One Lessons

There are two ways to work with me privately. A private workshop is a project class for your group of 8 or more. A one-on-one lesson is individual help with whatever you want to work on.

 

Private workshops

A private workshop is a project class just for your group. You pick the project, like a pendant class, a ring class, or an earring class, and I teach you and the people you bring how to make it. We can meet at Non-Pareil Ranch just outside Bakersfield, California, or I can come to your home or business. Beginners and people with some experience at the bench are both welcome.

Depending on the project, we can cover the types and gauges of silver, layout and cutting, filing and shaping, soldering, setting stones, finishing and polishing, and safe tool use. Everyone makes a piece of their own, like a pendant, ring, or earrings, and I'll walk you through each step.

  • Workshop Info

    • Most of my classes run four to five hours.
    • A private workshop needs at least 8 people. 10 is ideal.
    • Tools and materials are included in the price.
    • The price depends on the project. Send me a message and I'll give you a price.

  • How to set up a private workshop

    Workshops depend on my schedule. Click the button below to send me a message with how many people are coming, what you'd like to make, where you'd like to hold it, and a few dates that could work, and I will get in touch with you. 

  • Travel and Date Changes

    • If I come to you, travel is free within 75 miles of Bakersfield. Farther than that, there is a set travel fee based on the fair market cost of the trip.
    • All sales are final and there are no refunds. If you need to change your date, let me know at least two weeks ahead and your workshop can be moved to another date.
I'm interesed in a private workshop

One-on-one lessons

If you'd rather work with me one on one, I can help with engraving, soldering, and general silversmithing skills, whatever you need to work on. The 8-person minimum is only for private workshops. Send me a message with what you'd like to work on, and I'll get back to you with details.