Find a New Creative Hobby When You Try a Jewelry Class

Eager to try new things to add some sparkle to your life? A creative hobby can be rewarding, like jewelry making classes in San Francisco. When you learn how to make rings or beaded bracelets, there are so many possibilities for creating your own jewelry, whether you want to do it for fun or sell your pieces as a side hustle.

You can learn simple skills like beading or take on more advanced ones like metalsmithing and casting. Our classes are suited for beginners so there’s no need to hesitate if you’ve never done this before. You can dive right in!

Here are a few of our favorite SF jewelry classes to try.

Shine on with silver jewelry

If you love the look of silver, you can create your own ring with a ring making class. This workshop will teach you the process of fabricating a ring with basic metalsmithing techniques using silver. 

Your teacher is a local San Francisco artist who will take you step by step. First, you’ll watch a demonstration and learn how to safely use tools like cutters, pliers, and hammers. You’ll also learn how to solder metal using a torch. You can create surface designs or even learn stone setting to realize your design.

Once you refine, clean up, and polish your ring you’ll be able to wear it out of class! This is the perfect opportunity to get into the basics of jewelry making with the guidance of an expert. You’ll appreciate the personalized attention and being able to ask questions as you go.

Get creative with resin jewelry

Did you know that you don’t need to know metalsmithing techniques to make beautiful jewelry? You can learn resin techniques to create earrings, pendants, and more. Resin art is great for anyone who wants to try a fun craft that doesn’t require a lot of technical skills. 

All you need is resin, which creates a glossy base for your designs. You’ll use paint, glitter, dried flowers, or whatever you want to add color and flair to your pieces. Your teacher will show you how to use molds to create shapes and how to apply your decorations so your jewelry pops.

Resin is a great medium for trying all kinds of designs. You can get experimental with shapes or the elements you add. No matter what inspires you, resin jewelry can let you realize your creative ideas into wearable art.

Form your favorite looks with clay

Clay isn’t just for making mugs. You can use polymer clay to create cool pieces of jewelry. If you like the idea of an easy DIY craft project, this is a workshop to try out.

You can use multiple colors and shape your clay into whimsical designs. Use nature as your inspiration and make cactus-shaped earrings or use the surface of the moon as a guide when you make a round pendant. The only limit is your imagination.

With polymer clay, you’ll have completed pieces in a short time, since you can cure your pieces in an oven and it’s ready to wear. This is a perfect activity for craft newbies and for groups of friends to try together when you're looking for fun things to do in San Francisco. You’ll love spending time doing something creative together and you’ll have a lasting keepsake to treasure.