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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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Meltdown Mini-series: Stamped Snake Ring
Oct 8
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" Autumn Chroma Cuff
Oct 9
"Make it at Meltdown" Autumn Chroma Cuff

Create your own Autumn Chroma Cuff with sterling silver and colorful natural gemstones. Choose your stones, arrange your design, and learn soldering and stone setting in this hands-on jewelry workshop.

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"Make it at Meltdown" Fall Leaf Earrings
Oct 10
"Make it at Meltdown" Fall Leaf Earrings

Create unique fall leaf earrings with sterling silver, copper, and natural stones. Cut, texture, and shape each leaf by hand in this hands-on jewelry workshop.

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"Make it at Meltdown" Fall Leaf Earrings
Oct 11
"Make it at Meltdown" Fall Leaf Earrings

Create unique fall leaf earrings with sterling silver, copper, and natural stones. Cut, texture, and shape each leaf by hand in this hands-on jewelry workshop.

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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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