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current classes
Thursday, August 6 ((5:00-8:30pm)) +++ TWO SPOTS LEFT +++
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Thursday, August 20 ((5:00-8:30pm)) +++ ONE SPOT LEFT +++
Where bracelet meets perfect stacker. We’re excited to introduce this fresh and stylish project in our Meltdown Mini-series: a collection of fun, relaxed classes designed for creative evenings out this spring and summer.
Set aside some time to unwind, make something beautiful, and connect with friends or loved ones while crafting your very own Turquoise Stacklet—a petite sterling silver bracelet ((or brass if you prefer!)) featuring a pop of genuine turquoise. Simple, elegant, and endlessly wearable, this bracelet is the perfect addition to any stack—or a sweet standalone favorite.
Our Mini-Series classes are kept small so the evening feels relaxed, personal, and easy to enjoy, with plenty of room for questions, conversation, and hands-on support.
The focus: really cool projects to create with good people and good vibes.
This month’s Mini-series class is all about effortless style—you’ll leave with a handmade bracelet you’ll never want to take off.
+++ no previous jewelry-making experience required, but fun for ALL +++
Materials we’ll use: sterling silver or brass, genuine turquoise
Before registering for class, please review our cancellation policy here.
Saturday, August 29 ((10:00 AM to 2:00 PM))
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Sunday, August 30 ((10:00 AM to 2:00 PM)) +++ THREE SPOTS LEFT +++
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Join us to create a necklace that feels personal, storied, and completely your own. And the best part? It’s a perfect way to utilize scrap silver and transform it into something meaningful.
In this Make It at Meltdown class, you’ll melt sterling silver and transform it into small ingot-style charms with organic edges, weight, texture, and character. Each charm will be stamped by hand with your choice of symbols, patterns, initials, or meaningful marks, turning the necklace into a small wearable story.
The finished piece has the feeling of something collected over time: personal, tactile, easy to wear, and full of choices made by your own hand.
Why we love this class ✨
This class is all about transformation. You begin with silver, heat, and tools, then leave with a finished charm necklace that carries your own marks and meaning. The ingot shapes keep the piece grounded and substantial, while the stamped details make each necklace different.
No two pieces will be exactly alike, and that is what makes this class so satisfying.
Techniques we’ll cover
Melting sterling silver
Creating ingot-style charms
Stamping symbols, letters, or patterns
Soldering or assembling charm components
Oxidizing
Polishing
Finishing a necklace
Materials we’ll use
Sterling silver
What to expect
This is a hands-on class with plenty of room for personal expression. You’ll create several small charms, choose your stamped details, and assemble them into a finished necklace.
No previous jewelry-making experience required, and fun for all levels.
Before registering, please review our cancellation policy here.
Saturday, August 8 ((10:00 AM to 3:00 PM))
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Sunday, August 9 ((10:00 AM to 3:00 PM))
Make a pair of sterling silver and turquoise hoops with movement, texture, and beautiful presence.
In this “Make It at Meltdown” class, you’ll fabricate your own pair of statement hoop earrings from sterling silver, then add turquoise stones, stamped details, texture, and a hand-finished surface. The finished earrings are bold without feeling heavy, comfortable enough to wear all day, and full of the small details that make handmade jewelry feel special.
These hoops have that easy Meltdown balance: bright turquoise, polished silver, a little texture, and a shape that feels both classic and expressive.
Why we love this class ✨
Hoops are always wearable, but these feel like more than a simple everyday pair. The turquoise adds color, the stamped silver gives them character, and the larger shape makes them feel special while still staying light and comfortable.
Techniques we’ll cover
Forming hoop shapes
Stamping
Texturing
Soldering
Bezel making
Stone setting
Oxidizing
Polishing
Earring assembly and finishing
Materials we’ll use
Sterling silver and genuine turquoise. All materials are provided to create one finished pair of hoops.
What to expect
This is a hands-on class with step-by-step instruction and support throughout the day. No previous jewelry-making experience is required, and the project is fun for all levels.
You’ll leave with a finished pair of sterling silver and turquoise statement hoops 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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