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jewelry making school & co-working studio

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Since 2006, Meltdown Studio has been Albuquerque’s creative home for jewelry-making and a place where curious makers and inspired creatives can sit at the bench, feel supported, and leave transformed. Our fun, hands-on classes are led by instructors who love to teach, spark joy, build confidence. Connecting students and building community is what we celebrate most.

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Lapidary Open Studio: Guided SessioN
Oct 14
Lapidary Open Studio: Guided SessioN

A focused, small-group lapidary session for returning students to refine skills, work on personal projects, and gain hands-on experience with expert guidance.

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Meltdown Mini-series: Stamped Snake Ring
Oct 15
Meltdown Mini-series: Stamped Snake Ring

Create your own stamped snake ring in this hands-on Albuquerque jewelry making class. Forge, texture, and shape sterling silver, then add a stone to make it your own.

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"Make it at Meltdown" Watch Band
Oct 16
"Make it at Meltdown" Watch Band

Transform your watch into a bold sterling silver bracelet with natural stones, stamped details, and handmade links. Design and build a piece that’s uniquely yours.

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"Make it at Meltdown" Limited Edition: Oracle Ring
Oct 17
"Make it at Meltdown" Limited Edition: Oracle Ring

Create your own Oracle Ring with sterling silver and a natural cabochon. Build an eye-shaped design, add unique details, and learn hands-on metalsmithing techniques.

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"Make it at Meltdown" Limited Edition: Oracle Ring
Oct 18
"Make it at Meltdown" Limited Edition: Oracle Ring

Create your own Oracle Ring with sterling silver and a natural cabochon. Build an eye-shaped design, add unique details, and learn hands-on metalsmithing techniques.

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Meltdown Mini-series: Snake Necklace
Oct 22
Meltdown Mini-series: Snake Necklace

Create a sterling silver snake necklace with a genuine cabochon stone. Forge, stamp, shape, and set your own unique piece in this hands-on jewelry workshop.

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Meltdown Mini-series: Stamped Snake Ring
Oct 23
Meltdown Mini-series: Stamped Snake Ring

Create your own stamped snake ring in this hands-on Albuquerque jewelry making class. Forge, texture, and shape sterling silver, then add a stone to make it your own.

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Introduction to Lapidary
Oct 24
Introduction to Lapidary

Turn rough stone into polished cabochons and learn the art of lapidary from start to finish.

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"Make it at Meltdown" Stamped Snake Bracelet
Oct 24
"Make it at Meltdown" Stamped Snake Bracelet

Create a bold sterling silver snake cuff with a natural cabochon stone. Shape, stamp, solder, and set your own unique piece in this hands-on class.

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