Jewelry: Rings (4 sessions)
Adult Class | Registration opens Monday, July 6, 2026 8:00 AM EDT
Dive deeper into the art of ring-making with this focused course. Students will learn a variety of jewelry techniques for the purpose of ring-making, including textured stacking rings, saw-pierced relief bands, and kinetic spinner rings. Students should expect to complete the course with 3-5 finished rings. This class is open to beginners, with opportunities for experienced students to advance their skills.
What You Will Learn:
- Ring making skills included shaping, soldering, sizing, and finishing
- How to design and fabricate multiple finished rings from start to finish
Accessibility Note: This classroom is accessible by stairs only. For access needs or accommodations, contact adulteducation@fleisher.org.
Please note: Studio fees help cover the ongoing cost of studio resources, including tools, equipment maintenance, gas, soldering materials, abrasives, and other supplies available for student use.
- Recommended Local Jewelry & Metal Suppliers
- T.B. Hagstoz & Son Inc., 709 Sansom St, 215-922-1628, hagstoz.com
- Pamma Tools, 809 Samson St, 215-928-6004, pammatools.com
Recommended Online Jewelry & Metal Supplier
- Rio Grande, 1-800-545-6566, riogrande.com
- Sketchbook and pen/pencil
- 12" 16 gauge brass, copper, or bronze round wire
- 12" 12 gauge brass, copper, or bronze round wire
- 12" 1mm x 3mm brass, copper, or bronze wire
- 6” medium and 6" hard silver solder
- 2 3”x3” sheets 18 gauge copper, brass, or bronze sheet (please pick two different metals for contrast)
- Paper and pencils for sketching designs
- 12 sawblades 2/0 (typically sold by the dozen)
- An old t-shirt or rag for drying metal
Please note: All metals are at your own expense. It is recommended to use copper, brass, or bronze in this class. Students should choose a metal that works best for their personal budgets (copper and brass tends to be more budget friendly). The use of sterling silver or gold should be discussed with your instructor prior to purchase. No nickel or steel is permitted in the Fleisher jewelry studio.
Ellyse Bendillo
Ellyse translates illustrations into fine jewelry using traditional enameling techniques, especially focusing on champleve and plique a jour. After graduating from Tyler School of Art with a BFA in Metals/Jewelry/CAD she found work on Philadelphia’s historical Jeweler’s Row repairing gold jewelry with a focus in antique enamel restoration. Working on antique pieces exposed her to the vast possibilities of the medium, combining the playfulness of colorful drawing with the craft discipline she has learned from working within the fine jewelry industry.
https://www.enamellyse.com/