Upcoming 2-day workshop

Come join us for a fabulous 2 day workshop for intensive jewelry making workshop

Students will learn and make a silver ring, bracelet, earrings and pendant. Student will learn how to set a stone with bezels.

Class is $200--included tools and equipment. Students will need to bring their own ounce of silver and stones to beused in jewelry. Silver and stones will be available to purchase at class, if needed.
You can pay for the class in person at the store or on our website at www.localartisancollective.com/calendar then click on jewelry.

Early bird sign up: save $25 if registered for class by Oct 1. Use coupon code: SILVER if registering online.

We will need a minimum of 4 students for the class. Max size: 6 students.

Class is taught by Rene Venegas, a 16th generation master silversmith. He was taught as a youth by his father and later took specialized classes. In addition to classes taught at The Local Artisan Collective, he teaches jewelry making and metal smithing at Weber State University.

No refund for cancellations after Oct 19th.

After School Jewelry making class

We are thrilled to be offering an after school jewelry making class for teenagers starting Sept 6. 

This will be a 4 week class and is for kids ages 14+
$70 for all 4 weeks, cost includes all materials and stone for last project. If a student wants a more expensive stone, the difference must be paid for. Cost also includes a snack.

Week 1: copper cuff bracelet
Week 2: silver ring
Week 3 and 4: silver pendant with a stone bezel.
Week 4: showcasing of all jewelry made

Click <HERE> to register securely online . You can also register in person at our shop at 2371 Kiesel Ave.
Max of 10 kids in the class.
No refunds given after Aug 30th.

Services Offered

Did you know we offer:

• Apprasials  
  
• Custom Made Jewelry
• Engraving
• Polishing 
• Private & Group Jewelry Making Classes 
• Repairs Jewelry, Silver and/or Gold Items
• Ring engraving
• We buy gold and silver  

Call/Text for an appointment 801-686-5351

2016 Jewelry Making Classes' Schedule

Here is out new schedule of jewelry classes for the next few months.

Open Classes:
we teach you the skills as you create your own designed jewelry 

• Monday mornings, 9am - 12pm
• Tuesday evenings, 6pm - 9pm
• Thursday evenings, 6pm - 9pm
• Saturday mornings, 9am - 12pm 

Students will learn how to make earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and anything else you want out of silver, gold and precious stones. 

ALL skill levels are invited to class.

You are welcome to come as little as once a month or as much as you want --- whatever your schedule dictates.

Please email us for more information. GalleonsGold @ hotmail.com (no spaces).

Mention that you saw this on our blog and your first's night class is HALF PRICE!


Workshop Classes: 
These are make-n-takes/DIY i.e. everyone makes what we have planned and we supply everything plus refreshments.

Copper Bracelet Class. Come and make a copper bracelet, complete with an inscription. We will provide the copper, all materials and tools. $15/person or $25/2 people. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Classes begin at 6:00. Refreshments will be served.

• January 22, 2016
• February 19, 2016 
• March 11, 2016

Silver band/ring class. Come and make a silver band ring--complete with an inscription inside. All materials and tools will be provided. $25/person or $40/for two people. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.
 

• January 15, 2016
• February 12, 2016
• March 4, 2016  

Girls' Night Out! Thin silver bracelets class. Come and make silver bracelets. All materials and tools will be provided. You choose how many you want to make. $20/1 bracelet, $20/2 bracelets, $50/3 bracelets. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• February 5, 2016
• March 18, 2016
  

We are not able to offer half price workshop classes at this time.

~ We are also able to give demonstrations and one day classes to schools, "girl's night out," church groups, birthday parties scouts, etc. We are happy to travel around Northern Utah. If you would like us to do something in another place, please let us know and we can see what the options are. ~

a post from a fellow jeweler

As we have traveled around Northen Utah selling our jewelry at fairs and boutique, we had the opporturnity to meet Mike and Melanie of Sun Spirit Gems.  Their lapidary work is amazing.

"Mike Duncombe is part owner of the amazing business, Sun Spirit Gems.  You may already know that he creates the shape of each personal cut gemstone for all the pieces that go into each healing creation from Sun Spirit Gems.  Mike cuts, shapes, polishes, and wraps each piece for your love and enjoyment.  But, what you may not know is how Mike got started... Read more here

Fall Jewelry Classes

The holidays are just around the corner, why not give the special gift of homemade jewelry?  Or maybe you want to learn how to set a stone? Want to make your own wedding rings?

We have classes just for you!

Currently, we offer two different types of classes: Open Classes -- you create your own designed jewelry and Workshop Classes -- these are make-n-takes i.e. everyone makes what we have planned.

Open Classes:

• Monday mornings from 9am - 12pm
• Tuesday evenings from 6pm - 9pm
• Thursday evenings from 6pm - 9pm (lapidary class)
• Saturday mornings 9am - 12pm (by appointment only)

Students will learn how to make earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and anything else you want out of silver, gold and precious stones. 

ALL skill levels are invited to class.

You are welcome to come as little as once a month or as much as you want --- whatever your schedule dictates.

Please email us for more information. GalleonsGold @ hotmail.com (no spaces)

Mention that you saw this on our blog and your first's night class is HALF PRICE!

Workshop Classes:

Silver band/ring class. Come and make a silver band ring--complete with an inscription inside. All materials and tools will be provided. $25/person. or $20/person if you bring a friend. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• Friday, November 6, 6-8pm
• Friday, November 20, 6-8pm 

Silver Pendant Class. Come and make a silver pendant--you choose/create the shape and inscription. All materials and tools will be provided. $30/person or $25/person if you bring a friend. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• Friday, November 13, 6-8pm
• Friday, December 18, 6-8pm 

Silver Earrings Class.  Come and make a pair of silver dangling earrings-- we will provide the silver wire and you will create the design of your choice. All materials and tools will be provided. $25/person or $20/person if you bring a friend. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• Friday, December 11, 6-8pm 

Copper Bracelet Class.  Come and make a copper bracelet -- we will provide the copper and you will create the design of your choice. All materials and tools will be provided. $15/person or $25/for two people. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• Friday, October 23, 6-8pm 
• Friday, December 4, 6-8om

Other: 

We are also able to give demonstrations and one day classes to schools, "girl's night out," church groups, birthday parties scouts, etc. We are happy to travel around Northern Utah. If you would like us to do something in another place, please let us know and we can see what the options are.

Updated Jewelry Class Schedule

Ever wanted to make your own jewelry? Or want to learn how to set a stone? Want to make your own wedding rings?

We have classes just for you!

 

Currently, we offer two different types of classes: Open Classes -- you create your own designed jewelry and Workshop Classes -- these are make-n-takes i.e. everyone makes what we have planned.

Open Classes:

• Tuesday &Wednesday evenings from 6pm - 9pm
• Tuesday mornings from 9am -- 12pm
• Saturday mornings by appointment

Students will learn how to make earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and anything else you want out of silver, gold and precious stones. 

ALL skill levels are invited to class.

You are welcome to come as little as once a month or as much as you want --- whatever your schedule dictates.

Please email us for more information. GalleonsGold @ hotmail.com (no spaces)

Mention that you saw this on our blog and your first's night class is HALF PRICE!

Workshop Classes:

Silver band/ring class. Come and make a silver band ring--complete with an inscription inside. All materials and tools will be provided. $25/person. Refreshments will be served.

• August 28, 6-8pm
• September 11, 6-8pm 

Silver Pendant Class. Come and make a silver pendant--you choose/create the shape and inscription. All materials and tools will be provided. $30/person or $25/person if you bring a friend. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• August 21, 6-8pm;  

Silver Earrings Class.  Come and make a pair of silver dangling earrings-- we will provide the silver wire and you will create the design of your choice. All materials and tools will be provided. $25/person or $20/person if you bring a friend. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• September 25, 6-8pm

Other: 

We are also able to give demonstrations and one day classes to schools, "girl's night out," church groups, birthday parties scouts, etc. We are happy to travel around Northern Utah. If you would like us to do something in another place, please let us know and we can see what the options are.

Jewelry Making Classes

Class Information:  

Class schedule updated July 29, 2015

We offer two different types of classes -- 

• Open Classes -- you create your own designed jewelry 
• Workshop Classes -- These are make-n-takes i.e. everyone makes what we have planned.

Open Classes:

• Tuesday &Wednesday evenings from 6pm - 9pm
• Tuesday mornings from 9am -- 12pm
• Saturday mornings by appointment

Students will learn how to make earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and anything else you want out of silver, gold and precious stones. 

ALL skill levels are invited to class.

You are welcome to come as little as once a month or as much as you want --- whatever your schedule dictates.

Please email us for more information. GalleonsGold @ hotmail.com (no spaces)

Mention that you saw this on our blog and your first's night class is HALF PRICE!


Workshop Classes:

Silver band/ring class. Come and make a silver band ring--complete with an inscription inside. All materials and tools will be provided. $25/person. Refreshments will be served.

• August 28, 6-8pm
• September 11, 6-8pm 

Silver Pendant Class. Come and make a silver pendant--you choose/create the shape and inscription. All materials and tools will be provided. $30/person or $25/person if you bring a friend. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• August 21, 6-8pm;  

Silver Earrings Class.  Come and make a pair of silver dangling earrings-- we will provide the silver wire and you will create the design of your choice. All materials and tools will be provided. $25/person or $20/person if you bring a friend. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• September 25, 6-8pm

~ We are also able to give demonstrations and one day classes to schools, "girl's night out," church groups, birthday parties scouts, etc. We are happy to travel around Northern Utah. If you would like us to do something in another place, please let us know and we can see what the options are. ~

- See more at: http://galleonsgold.blogspot.com/p/jewelry-classes.html#sthash.MgZPd5Sj.dpuf

Jewelry Making Classes

Class Information:  

Class schedule updated July 29, 2015

We offer two different types of classes -- 

• Open Classes -- you create your own designed jewelry 
• Workshop Classes -- These are make-n-takes i.e. everyone makes what we have planned.

Open Classes:

• Tuesday &Wednesday evenings from 6pm - 9pm
• Tuesday mornings from 9am -- 12pm
• Saturday mornings by appointment

Students will learn how to make earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and anything else you want out of silver, gold and precious stones. 

ALL skill levels are invited to class.

You are welcome to come as little as once a month or as much as you want --- whatever your schedule dictates.

Please email us for more information. GalleonsGold @ hotmail.com (no spaces)

Mention that you saw this on our blog and your first's night class is HALF PRICE!


Workshop Classes:

Silver band/ring class. Come and make a silver band ring--complete with an inscription inside. All materials and tools will be provided. $25/person. Refreshments will be served.

• August 28, 6-8pm
• September 11, 6-8pm 

Silver Pendant Class. Come and make a silver pendant--you choose/create the shape and inscription. All materials and tools will be provided. $30/person or $25/person if you bring a friend. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• August 21, 6-8pm;  

Silver Earrings Class.  Come and make a pair of silver dangling earrings-- we will provide the silver wire and you will create the design of your choice. All materials and tools will be provided. $25/person or $20/person if you bring a friend. Save 10% if you pay in advance. Refreshments will be served.

• September 25, 6-8pm

~ We are also able to give demonstrations and one day classes to schools, "girl's night out," church groups, birthday parties scouts, etc. We are happy to travel around Northern Utah. If you would like us to do something in another place, please let us know and we can see what the options are. ~

- See more at: http://galleonsgold.blogspot.com/p/jewelry-classes.html#sthash.MgZPd5Sj.dpuf

This Week's Events

We have a lot going on this week. 


Wednesday (July 8) night is our Jewelry Making Class.  Click here for more information.

Thursday, July 9, we will be teaching a jewelry making class at the Marshall White Center in Ogden. the fun begins at 3pm and goes 7 weeks. Best deal in town----the class is only $5

Thursday, July 9, we will be at the Ogden Valley Open Market in Eden, UT. The fun starts at 5:30 and ends at dusk.

Friday, July 10, we will be having a Silver band/ring making workshop.  A great class to come to if you have always wanted to make jewelry, but didn't know where to start  Click here for more information. 

~   ~   Hope you can join us for one or two events   ~   ~

changes are coming

Life can be full of challenges and when you add running a small business, chaos blossoms every where.  We are excited to bring some changes shortly.  Changes include: new jewelry for sale, list of upcoming events, new & improved photos of our jewelry, workshops, sales and a giveaway.  Stay tune and look for them coming next week.

jewelry making classes

 

YAY!!  Jewelry Making Classes are back!!

 

Monday evenings from 6-9pm.

 

Come join us and make some pieces to be given as gifts and even something for you.  All levels are welcome....even if you know absolutely nothing at all.

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Bits and pieces, with some this and that of what's going on with us.



We have openings for our silversmithing ~ jewelry making classes.  We offer classes Monday and Wednesday evenings as well as Tuesday mornings.  Click here for more details.

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We can help you with customized jewelry.  We specialize in upcycling old jewelry into new pieces.

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Are you friends with us on Facebook?  By being a fan, you will be one of the first to know our news and specials.   Find us at: www.facebook.com/galleonsgold 

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We are beginning to use Twitter and Instagram.  Find us at: #galleonsgold   Wish us well in learning this new technology. We are excited for the potential!

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Check out our Places To Find Us page for updates on where we will be selling our pieces.

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We are applying for shows to sell our wares.  We have had some no's, but hope to get many yeses before the season is over.  More details will follow.

Silver Money Clip

We recently had a custom order for upcycling two rings and an old silver dollar into a money clip. A fun project to do.

basic silver clip completed

back side of silver clip

adding the turquoise and 1894 silver dollar

back side, a lip added to edge to help money slide in

finished project!

Custom Rings

Here are some shots of some custom rings Rene has made. The first is .950 sterling silver with turquoise.  The next are the steps while making matching 18k gold bands. Enjoy



sterling silver with turquoise

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started out with a gold ingot

changing the ingot into a long strand

Miss Em practicing her jewelry making skills while Papi works

The gold is starting to take shape

filing the edges before connecting the two sides

melting the ends together

first ring finished!

finished pieces

HUGE SALE!!

Hey-- We are currently offering a HUGE SALE in our Etsy shoppe.

  

30% off any order!!

Use coupon code: bigsale at the check out.

Jewlery Exhibition

It is getting close to the end of the semester, which means it is time to host our exhibition.  Please join us if you can.

jewelry classes

Starting in January 2014, our jewelry ~ silversmithing class schedule will change.

Weber State Classes:
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, classes will be taught at Weber State as Art 2350.

Our Workshop Classes:
On Monday and Wednesday evenings, classes will be taught in our workshop.
Tuesday mornings, a class will also be taught in our workshop
Saturday mornings will also be available by appointment.

Come join the fun!!

Another new jewelry class

We are excited to post that in addition to our Tuesday and Thursday night silversmithing ~ jewelry making classes, we have classes available Tuesday morning as well. These are open entry classes, so you can start any time that works for your schedule.  In addition, we have Saturday morning classes available by appointment too.   

Come and learn how to make earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, cuff links, and anything else you want to make out of silver, gold and precious stones.  ALL skill levels are invited to class.

Jewelry classes can also be taken at Weber State University as ART 2350. 

For more information, <click here>.

NEW jewelry classes

We are excited to post that in addition to our Tuesday night silversmithing ~ jewelry making classes, we have classes available Thursday evening as well. These are open entry classes, so you can start any time that works for your schedule.  In addition, we have Saturday morning classes available by appointment too.

friday trivia

Instead of a Friday Trivia posting, we are giving you the scoop on a flash sale for our Etsy shop.

Use coupon code: aprilblog  to save 15% off your order.

Enjoy!!





Sale ends Saturday evening, April 20th.

Friday Trivia -- diamonds

Diamonds-- a girl's best friend that are forever.

Raw Diamonds

They are also April's birthstone--befitting that we offer a few trivia tidbits about the stone.

The word, "diamond" has its roots in Greek and Aryan. "Adamas” means unconquerable or invincible in Greek. "Dam” in Aryan, means to tame or subdue (which is also the where the word ”madam” comes from).

India is said to be the site of the original diamond mines which started in the 9th century. Later in the mid-1700's, diamonds were discovered in Brazil. Lastly, came diamonds discovered in Africa in the late 1800's,  where the majority of diamonds are mined today.

Beautiful Cut Diamonds

During the middle ages in Europe, it was believed that diamonds set in gold and worn on the left side possessed powers to drive away nightmares, ward off devils, and even soothe wild beasts. 

And, of course, we have to add a trivia bit about diamond engagement rings:  The first recorded diamond engagement ring was given in 1477 when Archduke Maximilian of Austria proposed marriage to Mary of Burgundy.