Jewelry Metals: Bangin’ Bezels and Rockin’ Rocks
Fall Class | Registration opens Wednesday, August 5, 2026 6:00 AM EDT
Students will explore basic jewelry making techniques using the jeweler's saw, acetylene torch, rolling mill, flex shaft, and grinding cabinet. Learn to bezel set stones, texture metal, solder, and create your own designs. Master the basics and then turn your creativity loose. Open to adults and teens 16+. The Fall theme is landscapes!
Please note: A $35 materials fee is paid to the instructor in cash the first class to cover specialized supplies provided by the instructor.
SCHEDULE NOTES:
This class meets 12 times on nonconsecutive Fridays from 9/18/26 to 12/11/26.
No class on Friday 11/27/26.
The Community Arts Center will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from 11/26/26-11/28/26.
You must complete a Student Information Form for each child (below the age of 18) attending a semester class or workshop. Form URL: https://reg127.imperisoft.com/Pages/System/File.aspx?id2=6556z
Click on the link or copy-and-paste into your browser to automatically download the form. Fill out, sign, and email the form to info@communityartscenter.org. This form must be returned to the CAC office BEFORE the first class date.
- Students to bring ultra fine Sharpie, dust mask and wear hair in pony with closed toe shoes. Aprons optional. Please bring a $35 materials fee is paid to the instructor in cash the first class to cover specialized supplies provided by the instructor.
Dori McClennen
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and was a middle school teacher in Philadelphia before my children were born. Now as a second career, I'm teaching Beginning Jewelry at the CAC and occasional workshops at Blue Santa Beads. I enjoy taking Interweave classes from teachers around the country in my spare time and I've also dabbled in oil painting, watercolors, and pottery.