Individual Jewelry Course:
Working with Metal

Jewelry Making Course: Basics of Metalwork
From Sketch to Finished Piece
I am a mostly self-taught jewelry artist and I’ve been working in my home studio for about eight years, using hand tools and basic, accessible equipment — nothing expensive or high-tech. My setup hasn’t changed dramatically since the time I made my first steps in silversmithing part-time at a kitchen table, but my skills have grown, and my methods have become more clever and refined.
This is what I teach — strong basics for making jewelry by hand, using sustainable methods and tools you can realistically afford.

Individual training

in jewelry craftsmanship

Course features
Custom program
I tailor the training to your goals and jewelry tastes.

Intensive format
Training lasts 4–5 consecutive days, 3–4 hours each day. Convenient for students from other cities.

Classes take place in Tbilisi
In my workshop, at an ergonomic handmade jeweler’s bench.

In-person training only
I will hold your hand with the torch and correct your saw work — this matters.

Materials and tools are provided
I will show you where to buy everything you need for further work.

Support after the course
I answer questions and provide free consultations for students.

Price
90 GEL/hour, minimum course length — 15 hours.
Tools and materials included.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Course program
Each course is unique, just like the needs and tastes of the students, but there are common elements:
  • Preparing a drawing How to draw a simple sketch, turn it into a technical drawing, and the simplest way to transfer it onto metal.
  • Sawing How to saw out parts neatly and without stress, so blades don’t break and your back gets less tired.
  • Soldering How to prepare parts for soldering, what flux is, which tools and consumables can be used, where to buy them, how to solder with a gas torch, and how to clean pieces after soldering.
  • Surface finishing How to sand a piece and give the surface texture, a matte finish, or shine.
  • Stone setting How to measure, cut, process, and solder a setting, and how to securely fix a stone in it.
  • Raising volume How to give sheet metal a three-dimensional shape.
  • Basic findings How to make ear wires and studs for earrings, bails for pendants, and clasps for brooches.
  • Workshop planning We will design your workspace together and create a tool shopping list tailored to your budget.

Students' course works

Projects created predominantly by total beginners