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Jewelry-Making Classes and More

Rings & Things no longer regularly holds classes at our warehouse, but we do occasionally have special offerings. See immediately below for anything coming up at our location. Plus, check out the many other jewelry-making, beading and bead-making classes in the Spokane, WA, area, offered by other stores and arts organizations:

 
September 12-14: Art Clay™ Silver Certification Class     Join our resident ACS Master Instructor, Kurt Madison, to learn new skills and achieve Level-One Certification! This three-day, intensive class will be held at our Spokane, WA, warehouse (click for directions).

  • 9 am – 5 pm (with lunch breaks), Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 12-14
  • Some prior experience with metal clay is required—this is a very intensive 3-day class
  • Level-One Certification kit is included with the price of the class; it contains:
    • metal clay
    • stones
    • accessory supplies
    • Art Clay basic book
  • No tools required; if you already own metal-clay tools, feel free to bring them (a suggestion list will be provided when you register)
  • Level-One certification allows you to teach introduction ACS classes and Level-One Certification classes
  • $600: includes three days of instruction plus Level-One Certification kit
  • $400 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration
  • To register, call (509) 252-2900 x100 (toll free: 1-800-366-2156 x100)
  • This class will also be offered: October 31 - November 2
Kurt has taught for over 30 years, throughout the United States and in Scotland. He is one of only ten Art Clay Silver Master Instructors in the United States, and has won three Japanese honorable mentions for his work with metal clay. Don't miss this opportunity to work with Kurt, our resident metals expert!

November 15: Basic Art Clay Silver Class     Join our resident ACS Master Instructor, Kurt Madison, and learn how easy it is to make beautiful designs with Art Clay Silver! This intensive, one-day session is designed to teach you the uses of ACS materials and answer your questions. Great for all experience levels, this class will be held at our Spokane, WA, warehouse (click for directions).

  • 9 am – 4 pm (with lunch break), Saturday, November 15
  • No experience required!
  • No tools required; class fee includes all in-class materials. (If you have favorite metal-clay tools, rubber stamps, texture plates or design inclusions that you'd like to use, feel free to bring them!)
  • $100 fee ($50 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration)
  • To register, call (509) 252-2900 x100 (toll free: 1-800-366-2156 x100)
Kurt has taught for over 30 years, throughout the United States and in Scotland. He is one of only ten Art Clay Silver Master Instructors in the United States, and has won three Japanese honorable mentions for his work with metal clay. Don't miss this opportunity to work with Kurt, our resident metals expert!

 
Beading & Stringing Classes
  • Bead Addict's Attic
    635 W. Garland
    Spokane, WA
    (509) 324-2323
  • Bead Creative
    3655 N. Government Way
    Coeur d' Alene, ID
    (208) 664-2323
  • Bead It
    2600 E. Seltice Way
    Post Falls, ID
    (208) 773-6423
  • Beyond Beads Gallery
    12021 E. Sprague
    Spokane, WA
    (509) 891-8653
    Classes specialize in "sharing the love and joy of beading." Most projects are done with seed beads, incorporating larger beads.
  • Beyond Beads North
    7452 N. Division
    Spokane, WA
    (509) 482-0607
  • Corbin Art Center (CAC)
    507 W 7th Ave
    Spokane WA   99204
    (509) 625-6677
    You have to set up an account to view CAC classes online, but it is quick and well worth the time. Classes range from basic skills and projects to bead weaving, wire wrapping and more.
  • Sew-EZ Too
    603 W Garland
    Spokane, WA   99205
    (509) 325-6644
    Offers beading classes.
Bead-Making Classes
  • Firefly Art Center 9516 E Montgomery Ave, Suite 18
    Spokane Valley, WA   99206
  • Glass Gods
    2504 N. Dick Road
    Spokane Valley, WA   99212
    (509) 535-7136
  • Northwest Glass Society
    11616 E Montgomery Dr, Suite 50
    Spokane Valley, WA   99206
    (509) 893-1475
    Classes in making lampwork beads, glass pendants and more.
Lapidary (Gem-Cutting) Classes

Do you offer jewelry-making or bead-related classes in the Spokane area? Please e-mail Polly Nobbs-LaRue and include all applicable information, plus a link to your main "classes" Web page, if possible.

If you have questions and comments, or wish to arrange a special workshop for your group, please e-mail us or call (509) 252-2900 x112.
 

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