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Skelly Stackers
Friday, October 30 ((10:00am-3:00pm)) +++ SOLD OUT +++
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Saturday, October 31 ((10:00am-3:00pm)) +++ TWO SPOTS LEFT +++
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The best way to stack your spooky. 💀💀💀
One of our all-time favorite seasonal classes is back for its once-a-year appearance. In this Make It at Meltdown class, you’ll create a set of sterling silver stacking rings topped with small skulls, stamped details, and natural cabochon stones.
Make your stack quirky, edgy, or somewhere in between. Each ring can stand on its own, but together they create a playful set you’ll want to wear well beyond the season.
Why we love this class ✨
Skelly Stackers are fun to design, fun to make, and even better when worn together. You’ll have plenty of room to experiment with stamps, texture, stones, and arrangement while building essential metalsmithing skills.
Techniques we’ll cover
Ring forming and sizing
Stamping and texturing
Soldering
Stone setting
Finishing and polishing
Materials we’ll use
Sterling silver
Natural cabochon stones, with turquoise pictured
What to expect
No previous jewelry-making experience is required. We’ll guide you through each step as you shape, solder, stamp, set, and finish your rings.
You’ll leave with a sterling silver stack made entirely by you, complete with skulls, stones, and just the right amount of mischief.
Before registering, please review our cancellation policy here.
Sugar Skull Ring
Sunday, October 25 ((10:00am-3:00pm)) +++ TWO SPOTS LEFT +++
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Sunday, November 1 ((10:00am-3:00pm)) +++ ONE SPOT LEFT +++
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A ring made in remembrance, and one of our most beloved seasonal classes.
Inspired by the decorated calaveras associated with Día de los Muertos, this Make It at Meltdown class offers a thoughtful way to honor memory through metal, color, and personal detail.
You’ll fabricate your Sugar Skull Ring in sterling silver, then add stamped patterns, floral elements, texture, and natural stones. Make the design bold or restrained, choosing details that hold meaning for you.
Why we love this class ✨
Every ring tells a different story. Beyond the personal design choices, this project offers satisfying hands-on experience with layered construction, precision soldering, stamping, and stone setting.
Techniques we’ll cover
Stamping and texturing
Soldering
Stone setting
Forming and finishing
Oxidizing and polishing
Materials we’ll use
Sterling silver
Natural stones, including turquoise, carnelian, and black onyx
What to expect
No previous jewelry-making experience is required. We’ll guide you through each stage, from planning the design and fabricating the silver components to setting the stones and completing the finish.
Before registering, please review our cancellation policy here.
Saturday, November 7 ((10:00 AM to 3:00 PM))
Make the earrings that pull everything together.
In this Make It at Meltdown class, you’ll create a pair of sterling silver drop earrings featuring beautiful stones, clean lines, and small gold accents. The shape is long and elegant, with just enough movement to feel special while still staying easy to wear.
These earrings were designed to complement the jewelry you’ve already made at Meltdown. They look beautiful with turquoise rings, gemstone cuffs, charm necklaces, silver bands, and all the pieces that have become part of your collection.
Why we love this class ✨
These earrings feel grounding, elegant, and incredibly wearable. The stone gives them color and presence, the silver frame keeps them refined, and the small gold details add just the right amount of warmth.
They are statement earrings, but not the kind you save for a special occasion. They are the kind you reach for because they make everything else feel more complete.
Techniques we’ll cover
Forming earring components
Soldering
Bezel making
Stone setting
Adding decorative accents
Oxidizing
Polishing
Earring assembly and finishing
Materials we’ll use
Sterling silver, ancient bronze, choose from a beautiful selection of turquoise, jasper, agates, and more
What to expect
This is a hands-on class with step-by-step instruction and support throughout the process. You’ll build a pair of earrings with thoughtful details, comfortable movement, and a finished feel.
You’ll leave with a pair of sterling silver stone drop earrings made by you.
Before registering, please review our cancellation policy here.
Reviews
“My daughter and I had the most wonderful time at a metal working class at Meltdown! What a fabulous place! And we walked away with some gorgeous jewlery that we created ourselves. Highly recommend!”
J. Mathews“I have attended a number of classes at Meltdown and everyone of the classes has been fun filled, informative and I learned so much.”
Bev P.“Lauren was a joy to learn from, her love of jewelry making shines through her smile and encouraging method of teaching. Each step was explained and demonstrated thoroughly. I was able to incorporate all my sentimental marks, making my ring truly one of a kind. I cherish my beautiful ring and time spent at Meltdown Studio.”
Ru R.
Jewelry Making Classes in Albuquerque | Meltdown Studio
Meltdown Studio is a jewelry making school and open studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico offering hands-on classes in silversmithing, lapidary, stone setting, lost wax casting, metalsmithing, and turquoise jewelry. Students of all levels can learn traditional techniques, rent bench time, or book private jewelry instruction.
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