Jewelry Shop
The Jewelry Shop is a creative space for traditional and modern metalsmithing. It supports makers of all skill levels, from first-time beginners to professional jewelers, offering an environment where craftsmanship, creativity, and technical skill come together.
Members use this shop to create a wide range of work, from fine jewelry with gemstones to sculptural metal pieces, enameled art, and kinetic forms. The space supports both artistic expression and technical precision, allowing makers to explore metals like copper, brass, silver, and gold through fabrication, forming, finishing, and welding techniques. Whether working on personal projects or professional pieces, the shop is designed to support both creativity and quality.
What makes the Jewelry Shop special is its strong culture of learning and mentorship. Led by experienced professionals and supported by a vibrant teaching community, the shop offers highly regarded classes and hands-on instruction that help makers build skills and confidence. It is a shop built for learning the craft of metalsmithing while creating meaningful, lasting work.
Members and Day Pass users must complete Tool Testing.
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Built to Make
This shop is equipped with professional-grade tools designed to support everything from learning and experimentation to precision work and full-scale fabrication. These highlights represent just a few of the capabilities available in this space.
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Compact torches used for soldering, annealing, and other precision heat work in jewelry making.
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Small high-heat kilns designed for firing enamel onto metal with controlled, consistent results.
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Precision welding tool that joins delicate metal components with minimal heat spread.
Also in the Jewelry Shop
Enamel Studio
The Enamel Studio at Artisans Asylum is a unique creative space dedicated to the art of fusing glass to metal. As one of the best-equipped community enamel studios in the region, it provides members with access to five enameling kilns, specialized tools, and a remarkable collection of vintage enamel powders that inspire experimentation and artistic growth. Located within the Jewelry Shop, the Enamel Studio welcomes artists, makers, and craftspeople interested in exploring the rich colors, textures, and possibilities of vitreous enamel. Whether creating jewelry, vessels, wall pieces, or sculptural work, members have the opportunity to pursue both traditional and contemporary approaches in a collaborative maker environment.
Want to Start Making?
Want more access to the shop? Become a Member!
Finishing up a project? Book a Day Pass!
Want one-on-one support? Book a Private Lesson!
Looking for detailed shop information, tool documentation, policies, and member resources? Explore the Artisans Asylum Wiki for in-depth guides and reference materials.