Beginner Jewelry Making: Earrings

Earrings can take any outfit up a notch—or two! Learn the fundamentals of handmade earrings while creating 3–4 pairs in a variety of styles to wear yourself or give as personalized gifts.

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn techniques for making simple one-, two-, and three-drop earrings, as well as cluster-style designs. You’ll work with beads, headpins, eyepins, wire, and earwires and learn how these different components come together to create finished earrings. You’ll also learn how to wire-wrap briolette-style beads, giving you another technique to use in future jewelry projects.

No previous jewelry-making experience is necessary.

Choose Your Own Style

Because jewelry is personal, participants will purchase and bring their own beads and project supplies. This allows you to choose the colors, materials, shapes, and overall look that suit your style.

After you register, we’ll send you a detailed supply list with guidance on what to purchase and how to select appropriate materials, so you won’t have to figure it out on your own.

The instructor will provide the basic jewelry-making equipment needed during class, including pliers and other shared tools.

ARTSPACE will also have a limited selection of beads and basic jewelry supplies available for purchase during the workshop in case you need an extra item or discover you’re missing something. However, ARTSPACE is not a bead or jewelry-supply store, so participants should plan to arrive with the materials listed in the supply guide.

You’ll leave with 3–4 pairs of handmade earrings, several new jewelry-making skills, and the know-how to continue creating your own designs at home.

Price: $65 per person

Tickets are non-refundable. Value of the amount paid may be applied to a future class within one year of the originally scheduled event.

A minimum of 3 participants must be registered prior to the event for it to proceed. In the event of cancelation by ARTSPACE, the registration fee will be refunded.

About the Instructor: Cheryl Prins

Cheryl has been a jewelry maker since college when she would make knotted hemp necklaces for all her friends. She currently creates semi-precious stone and wire wrapped chain jewelry inspired by her time in nature. She taught beading classes at Beads and Beyond in Durango, Colorado from 2007-2013 and has extensive experience creating and repairing jewelry in a variety of mediums. Cheryl has been an artist at ARTSPaCE Workshop and Gallery since 2019.