We will be announcing two new classes soon. 

Stay tuned....

Introducing Aunt GGs

Rene's wife, Jenny has started her own line:  Aunt GGs.   Aunt GGs will be products that  are favorites that remind her of her great-aunts. 

<Click here> for more details.

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

WHOOZERS!!!  

Has it really been that long since out last post???

And boy have we been busy since then. Our shop, The Local Artisan Collective, opened with great support and success from the community. It has continued to grow and we are just thrilled creating more jewelry and expanding the options for classes.

And yes, we will be back to posting more regularly about our jewelry, our classes, fun tidbits from the past and even some information about our store.

Grand Opening of our new shop

We are thrilled to announce that in two weeks, we will be opening TheLocal Artisan Collective, llc in the heart of Ogden, UT selling our hand crafted fine jewelry and over 50 local artisans.  We will also be teaching our jewelry making classes at our shop as well. 

Please join us for our Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 11am to 6pm at 2371 Kiesel Ave.

Grateful Goddess Gathering

12th Street Boutique

update of events

Here is an updated list of the places will be at this summer selling our hand crafted fine jewelry.  We hope to add more and we will let you know when that occurs.

<<Click here to see the schedule>>

Gemstone Junction Show

We are thrilled to be demonstrators at the 65th Annual Gemstone Junction Show, April 8 -- April 10th at the Golden Spike Event Center (fairgrounds). Stop by our booth to see us demonstrate jewelry making and silver smithing. We will have a few jewelry pieces and lots of stones for sale.

12th St Boutique

Mark your calendars to join our gathering of local artisans selling their goods-- clothing, wood décor, hand crafted fine jewelry, organic goat's milk soap, reusable bags, embroidered items, knitted items, steam puck items, upcycled art, handmade healing salves, hemstitched baby blankets, custom head pieces, photography and more!! 

Saturday, May 14th, 10am -- 5pm ~ ~ ~ 1130 12th St, Ogden, UT

 

Buy gold and silver

Did you know that we buy gold and silver?  Yep, we do, especially silver.  If you have silver coins, broken jewelry, chunks, silverware or anything else silver, give us a call to set up an appointment for us to purchase it. If it is .925 or higher silver, we are interested.

Places to Find Us

We have updated the list of Boutiques and Festivals where we will be selling our hand crafted fine jewelry with a Colombian touch.

<< click here to see our schedule >>

Jewelry Class Schedule

Click below to see our updated jewelry making classes.

Jewelry Class Schedule

Copper cuff bracelet ~ silver ring ~ silver/copper/brass bracelets

Top Blog Post 2016

Click on the picture to be taken to out top blog post of 2015.

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. ~

Merry Christmas

This Week's Make-n-Take Jewelry Class

Copper Bracelet Class

Friday, December 4, 6-8pm

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. Refreshments will be served.



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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. Refreshments will be served.

Cyber Monday

Great Deals at our Etsy shoppe! 

Use coupon code sale15 to save 20% on your order.