Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing Classes in Portland, Oregon

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Upcoming Fall 2026 Classes

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Stacker Rings Monday October 19
Oct 19
classes, rings, beginner, workshop, stackers
Stacker Rings Monday October 19
classes, rings, beginner, workshop, stackers

Make a personalized set of stackable rings as you get better acquainted with metalsmithing and jewelry making techniques

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classes, rings, beginner, workshop, stackers
Welcome to Jewelry and Metalsmithing Wednesdays, October 21- November 18
Oct 21
beginner, metalsmithing, sawing, soldering, introduction
Welcome to Jewelry and Metalsmithing Wednesdays, October 21- November 18
beginner, metalsmithing, sawing, soldering, introduction

Learn the principles to design and create jewelry in silver, copper, and brass during this 5-week introductory course. You’ll get to experiment, try out tons of tools, and create a series of small projects to start your journey in metal.

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beginner, metalsmithing, sawing, soldering, introduction
Texture Wide Band Ring, Monday October 26, 6pm
Oct 26
classes, rings, beginner, workshop
Texture Wide Band Ring, Monday October 26, 6pm
classes, rings, beginner, workshop

Learn how to make a classic piece of jewelry with a twist! Get introduced to the fine points of working with sterling silver sheet metal while practicing to become a soldering and finishing pro.

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classes, rings, beginner, workshop
Lost Wax Rings: From Wax to Jewelry, 2 Days Monday November 2 and Monday November 16
Nov 2
classes, beginner, workshop, metalsmithing, jewelry
Lost Wax Rings: From Wax to Jewelry, 2 Days Monday November 2 and Monday November 16
classes, beginner, workshop, metalsmithing, jewelry

Create your own unique ring by learning to carve and shape wax, have it lost-wax cast, then learn the fine points of cleaning up and finishing a casting.

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classes, beginner, workshop, metalsmithing, jewelry
Bezel Setting Rings Monday November 30-Tuesday December 1, 6pm
Nov 30
classes, workshop, earrings, setting, stone setting, intermediate, stonesetting
Bezel Setting Rings Monday November 30-Tuesday December 1, 6pm
classes, workshop, earrings, setting, stone setting, intermediate, stonesetting

Leave class with a new ring your friends will definitely ask you about and the skills to measure, prepare, and set cabochon stones in a variety of metals.

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classes, workshop, earrings, setting, stone setting, intermediate, stonesetting
Stacker Rings Monday December 14
Dec 14
classes, rings, beginner, workshop, stackers
Stacker Rings Monday December 14
classes, rings, beginner, workshop, stackers

Make a personalized set of stackable rings as you get better acquainted with metalsmithing and jewelry making techniques

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classes, rings, beginner, workshop, stackers
 
 

Custom Deluxe STUDIO

South Tabor, Portland

Custom Deluxe is a small-group jewelry making studio in the South Tabor neighborhood of Southeast Portland, Oregon. We teach beginner-friendly metalsmithing classes and ring-making workshops, with a maximum of 6 students per class so everyone gets hands-on help. Classes run from $195 to $525 and include tools and materials to complete class projects. Our instructor, Lindsey Snell, is a professional jeweler who makes custom fine jewelry full time in this same studio. No experience is needed to start.

Haven’t tried metalsmithing before? Experienced but rusty? Always been interested in making jewelry?You found the right place.

Sign up for a class on the calendar above to get started.

 
  
2631 SE 81st Ave, Portland, OR 97206
hello@customdeluxestudio.com
503-498-8446
 
Workbench with metalworking tools, potted plants, and safety glasses in front of a large window with city buildings outside.

Workbench with metalworking tools, potted plants, and safety glasses in front of a large window with city buildings outside.

A person holding a soldering torch with a pointed tip over a small object on a fireproof surface, in a workshop setting

A person holding a soldering torch with a pointed tip over a small object on a fireproof surface, in a workshop setting

Tools and equipment hanging on a white perforated pegboard, including metal snips, jewelers saws, pliers, a square, a ruler, tape, and a pair of safety glasses.

Tools and equipment hanging on a white perforated pegboard, including metal snips, jewelers saws, pliers, a square, a ruler, tape, and a pair of safety glasses.

 

Our Jewelry Making Workshop

Tucked inside our PDX studio, you’ll find the essential tools to get you making in metal. Hand tool kits, setting burs, rotary tools, rolling mill, torches big and small, and so much more are here to help make the magic happen.

Learn Best Practices

From understanding the tools of the trade to selecting the right materials for a project, we are here for aspiring professionals and weekend hobbyists alike.

Keeping Things Personal

Jewelry is intimate so your training should be, too. Classes are kept under 6 students for maximum one-on-one attention and time for questions. Instead of Youtube-ing or getting lost in a big class, come here to focus and create.

Start with the Basics

Want to create your own jewelry but unsure of how to start? Enroll in the 5-session Introduction Class or the Stacker Rings Workshop.