Make something
meaningful.
2026 Jewelry Classes & Holiday Workshops
Create something meaningful at Porch & Pickle Jewelry Studio. Our small-group workshops are designed to make metalsmithing approachable, creative, and fun, whether you’re trying jewelry making for the first time or bringing a young maker in for a special holiday experience. Class sizes are intentionally limited for personal instruction, so early registration is encouraged.
Find your seat
at the bench.
Four small-group classes. From a first piece of bronze jewelry to a secret gift made by little hands, there’s a place to begin.
Adult/Teen workshop
Beginning
Bronze Clay
Turn soft clay into solid metal. No experience needed.
Register now View class details ↓Adult / Teen workshop
Beginning
Metalsmithing
Learn to saw, pierce, file and solder at the bench.
Register now View class details ↓Kids’ holiday workshop
Secret Gift
Workshop
A handmade holiday surprise for young makers ages 7–9.
Register now View class details ↓Kids’ holiday workshop
Secret Gift
Workshop
Make a meaningful gift and keep it a secret. Ages 9–12.
Register now View class details ↓01 / 04 · Adult workshop
Beginning Bronze Clay
Jewelry Workshop
Turn soft clay into solid metal. No experience needed!
- Date
- Saturday, Nov 7, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Price
- $125 per student
- Age
- Adults 18+
- Capacity
- Limited to 6 students
- Location
- 1407 King Street, Suite 303
The workshop
Shape something
entirely your own.
A hands-on introduction to bronze metal clay. Students will learn the basics of working with bronze clay, explore design possibilities, and create finished bronze jewelry pieces.
Students will learn
- How to condition, roll, texture, shape, and refine bronze clay
- How to create one-of-a-kind jewelry components
- Basic finishing techniques before firing
- How the firing process transforms metal clay into solid bronze
What's included
- 50 grams of bronze clay
- Use of all studio tools and supplies
- Step-by-step instruction
- Firing and finishing of the pieces
- Take-home pouch for finished jewelry
Register for Beginning Bronze Clay Only 6 places available
02 / 04 · Adult / Teen workshop
Beginning Metalsmithing
Learn to saw • pierce • file • solder
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Price
- $125 per student
- Age
- Ages 16+
- Capacity
- Limited to 6 students
- Location
- 1407 King Street, Suite 303
The workshop
Traditional skills.
Your own design.
A four-hour beginner-friendly introduction to traditional metalsmithing. Students will learn core bench skills and create a small wearable metal project to take home.
Students will learn
- How to use a jeweler's saw and install saw blades
- How to pierce designs from sheet metal
- How to use files to refine and finish edges
- The fundamentals of basic soldering
What's included
- Use of studio tools and materials during class
- Guided practice and hands-on instruction
- A finished small metal project to take home
Optional take-home kit: Includes a jeweler's saw and several blades, so you can keep practicing at home. The kit is purchased separately from the class.
Register for Beginning Metalsmithing Take Home Metalsmithing Kit Only 6 places available
03 / 04 · Kids’ holiday workshop
Secret Gift Workshop
Ages 7–9
A handmade holiday gift they’ll be proud to give.
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Price
- $65 per child
- Age
- Ages 7–9
- Capacity
- Limited to 6 young makers
- Location
- 1407 King Street, Suite 303
The workshop
Little hands.
Thoughtful gifts.
A festive, hands-on holiday workshop where kids create a special metal gift for someone they love. The finished piece is packaged so it stays a surprise until gift-giving time.
Students will learn
- Hammering and basic metal texturing
- Stamping letters and simple designs
- Finishing a metal keepsake
- Creating a meaningful handmade gift
What's included
- All materials
- Use of studio tools
- Gift packaging
Perfect for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or another someone special. “Shhh… it’s a secret!”
Register for Ages 7–9 Secret Gift Workshop Only 6 places available
04 / 04 · Kids’ holiday workshop
Secret Gift Workshop
Ages 9–12
Make a meaningful holiday gift—and keep it a secret!
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Time
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Price
- $65 per child
- Age
- Ages 9–12
- Capacity
- Limited to 6 young makers
- Location
- 1407 King Street, Suite 303
The workshop
More tools.
More to discover.
Designed for older kids who are ready to learn a little more. Students will use a jeweler's saw to cut their own shapes, practice piercing, then hammer, texture, stamp, and finish a special metal gift.
Students will learn
- How to safely use a jeweler's saw
- Cutting out simple metal shapes
- Beginning piercing techniques
- Hammering, texturing, stamping, and finishing
What's included
- All materials
- Use of studio tools
- Gift packaging
Perfect for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or another someone special. “Shhh… it’s a secret!”
Register for Ages 9–12 Secret Gift Workshop Only 6 places available
