class schedule
"Make it at Meltdown" Arroyo Ring
Design and craft your own Arroyo Ring in this hands-on class. Learn essential techniques while shaping flowing silver and setting a faceted gemstone into a one-of-a-kind piece.
"Make it at Meltdown" Arroyo Ring
Design and craft your own Arroyo Ring in this hands-on class. Learn essential techniques while shaping flowing silver and setting a faceted gemstone into a one-of-a-kind piece.
Southwest Studio Sessions - Refined Surface: Contemporary Form || Repoussé Stamping
Learn the art of clean, precise metalwork in this immersive workshop with Chris Pruitt. Explore stamping, repoussé, and refined finishing while creating a bold sterling silver cuff.
Southwest Studio Sessions - Refined Surface: Contemporary Form || Repoussé Stamping
Learn the art of clean, precise metalwork in this immersive workshop with Chris Pruitt. Explore stamping, repoussé, and refined finishing while creating a bold sterling silver cuff.
"Make it at Meltdown" Blooming Heart Pendant
Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating a handcrafted silver heart pendant with a rose detail and your choice of stone. A meaningful, hands-on experience to cherish and share.
"Make it at Meltdown" Paperclip Chain
Create your own modern paperclip chain necklace in sterling silver. A hands-on class focused on craftsmanship, versatility, and personal expression, with the option to add genuine turquoise.
Introduction to Lapidary
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn raw stone into a polished cabochon? In this hands-on lapidary class, expert instructor Jim Hill will guide you through the full process, from selecting materials to shaping and polishing finished stones. You’ll practice cutting soft, medium, and hard stones, including turquoise, and leave with several cabochons you created yourself. What kind of stone will you cut first?
"Make it at Meltdown" Paperclip Chain
Create your own modern paperclip chain necklace in sterling silver. A hands-on class focused on craftsmanship, versatility, and personal expression, with the option to add genuine turquoise.
Introduction to Lapidary
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn raw stone into a polished cabochon? In this hands-on lapidary class, expert instructor Jim Hill will guide you through the full process, from selecting materials to shaping and polishing finished stones. You’ll practice cutting soft, medium, and hard stones, including turquoise, and leave with several cabochons you created yourself. What kind of stone will you cut first?
"Make it at Meltdown" Keepsake Ring
Create a ring you’ll never want to take off. In this hands-on class, craft a sterling silver Keepsake Ring with a bezel-set gemstone chosen just for you.
"Make it at Meltdown" Radiant Rose Cut Bracelet
Welcome the new year with a project that truly shines. Our Radiant Rosecut Bracelet is back, featuring a shimmering rose-cut gemstone set in sterling silver with hand-finished accents. Inspired by our popular ring class, this bracelet brings elegant sparkle to a fresh, wearable design, perfect for beginners and returning makers alike.
"Make it at Meltdown" Desert Stack Ring Set
Design your own set of sterling silver stacking rings in this hands-on class. Play with texture, stone, and color to create a bold yet wearable everyday set.
"Make it at Meltdown" Desert Stack Ring Set
Design your own set of sterling silver stacking rings in this hands-on class. Play with texture, stone, and color to create a bold yet wearable everyday set.
Southwest Studio Sessions: Ingot and Sand Casting
A hands-on masterclass with Curtis Pete, where students create a sterling silver ring using ingot pouring, stamping, and sand casting techniques.
Southwest Studio Sessions: Ingot and Sand Casting
A hands-on masterclass with Curtis Pete, where students create a sterling silver ring using ingot pouring, stamping, and sand casting techniques.
"Make it at Meltdown" Earth Day Earrings
Turn nature into art! Craft a pair of Earth Day Earrings in sterling silver, encasing petals, leaves, or herbs to create a unique, personal tribute to the beauty of the natural world.
Introduction to Lapidary
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn raw stone into a polished cabochon? In this hands-on lapidary class, expert instructor Jim Hill will guide you through the full process, from selecting materials to shaping and polishing finished stones. You’ll practice cutting soft, medium, and hard stones, including turquoise, and leave with several cabochons you created yourself. What kind of stone will you cut first?
"Make it at Meltdown" Framed Turquoise Ring, petite edition
Turn turquoise into wearable art! In this hands-on class, you’ll craft a petite Framed Turquoise Ring, mastering silverwork while creating a delicate, sculptural piece that’s elegant, personal, and perfect for layering.
Introduction to Lapidary
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn raw stone into a polished cabochon? In this hands-on lapidary class, expert instructor Jim Hill will guide you through the full process, from selecting materials to shaping and polishing finished stones. You’ll practice cutting soft, medium, and hard stones, including turquoise, and leave with several cabochons you created yourself. What kind of stone will you cut first?
"Make it at Meltdown" Framed Turquoise Ring, petite edition
Turn turquoise into wearable art! In this hands-on class, you’ll craft a petite Framed Turquoise Ring, mastering silverwork while creating a delicate, sculptural piece that’s elegant, personal, and perfect for layering.
Meltdown Mini-series: Turquoise Slide Necklace
Create a modern turquoise slide necklace in this hands on class. You’ll learn essential jewelry making techniques including stamping, soldering, bezel setting, and polishing while crafting a sterling silver pendant designed to move freely along the chain. Perfect for beginners and anyone who loves meaningful handmade jewelry.
"Make it at Meltdown" Botanical Amulet
Bring a keepsake to life! In our spring Make it at Meltdown class, you’ll design a sterling silver Botanical Amulet, fill it with flowers, herbs, or meaningful treasures, and master jewelry techniques like stamping, soldering, and stone setting. Create a piece that’s both personal and wearable, your story in silver.
"Make it at Meltdown" Desert Tennis Bracelet
Turn sterling silver and vibrant stones into wearable art! In this hands-on Make it at Meltdown class, you’ll design and create a Southwest-inspired Desert Tennis Bracelet, mastering real jewelry techniques and leaving with a bold, finished piece you made yourself.
"Make it at Meltdown" Desert Tennis Bracelet
Turn sterling silver and vibrant stones into wearable art! In this hands-on Make it at Meltdown class, you’ll design and create a Southwest-inspired Desert Tennis Bracelet, mastering real jewelry techniques and leaving with a bold, finished piece you made yourself.
Meltdown Mini-series: Turquoise Slide Necklace
Create a modern turquoise slide necklace in this hands on class. You’ll learn essential jewelry making techniques including stamping, soldering, bezel setting, and polishing while crafting a sterling silver pendant designed to move freely along the chain. Perfect for beginners and anyone who loves meaningful handmade jewelry.
"Make it at Meltdown" Keepsake Ring
Create a ring you’ll never want to take off. In this hands-on class, craft a sterling silver Keepsake Ring with a bezel-set gemstone chosen just for you.
Introduction to Lapidary
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn raw stone into a polished cabochon? In this hands-on lapidary class, expert instructor Jim Hill will guide you through the full process, from selecting materials to shaping and polishing finished stones. You’ll practice cutting soft, medium, and hard stones, including turquoise, and leave with several cabochons you created yourself. What kind of stone will you cut first?
"Make it at Meltdown" Double Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Stack it, style it, make it yours. In this hands-on workshop, create a bold Double Turquoise Cuff in sterling silver while learning bezel setting, cuff forming, and personalized stampwork.
Introduction to Lapidary
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn raw stone into a polished cabochon? In this hands-on lapidary class, expert instructor Jim Hill will guide you through the full process, from selecting materials to shaping and polishing finished stones. You’ll practice cutting soft, medium, and hard stones, including turquoise, and leave with several cabochons you created yourself. What kind of stone will you cut first?
"Make it at Meltdown" Essential Turquoise Hoops
Create your new favorite hoops! In this hands-on class, craft substantial, wearable earrings with bezel-set Kingman turquoise and personalized silver or bronze accents.
"Make it at Meltdown" Essential Turquoise Hoops
Create your new favorite hoops! In this hands-on class, craft substantial, wearable earrings with bezel-set Kingman turquoise and personalized silver or bronze accents.
Southwest Studio Sessions: Heritage Technique, Contemporary Form
Discover the launch of Southwest Studio Sessions at Meltdown Studio, an immersive weekend workshop series led by renowned Southwest artists. Kick off the series with Navajo metalsmith Bruce Lane as you explore coin silver melting, tufa casting, and traditional fabrication techniques while creating handcrafted jewelry rooted in heritage and process.
Southwest Studio Sessions: Heritage Technique, Contemporary Form
Discover the launch of Southwest Studio Sessions at Meltdown Studio, an immersive weekend workshop series led by renowned Southwest artists. Kick off the series with Navajo metalsmith Bruce Lane as you explore coin silver melting, tufa casting, and traditional fabrication techniques while creating handcrafted jewelry rooted in heritage and process.
"Make it at Meltdown" Keepsake Ring
Create a ring you’ll never want to take off. In this hands-on class, craft a sterling silver Keepsake Ring with a bezel-set gemstone chosen just for you.
"Make it at Meltdown" Keepsake Ring
Create a ring you’ll never want to take off. In this hands-on class, craft a sterling silver Keepsake Ring with a bezel-set gemstone chosen just for you.
"Make It at Meltdown" - Spinner Ring
Looking for jewelry that’s fun, meaningful, and completely yours? In this Make it at Meltdown class, you’ll craft a custom spinner ring; a comfortable band with smaller rings that spin, perfect for focus, fidgeting, or simply enjoying movement in your jewelry.
"Make It at Meltdown" - Spinner Ring
Looking for jewelry that’s fun, meaningful, and completely yours? In this Make it at Meltdown class, you’ll craft a custom spinner ring; a comfortable band with smaller rings that spin, perfect for focus, fidgeting, or simply enjoying movement in your jewelry.
"Make it at Meltdown" Corazón Bracelet
Heart season is the perfect time to make something meaningful. In this Make it at Meltdown class, you’ll design and create a Corazón Bracelet featuring your choice of spiny oyster shell or turquoise, paired with an accent stone you select. Whether you come solo, make it as a gift, or share the experience with someone special, you’ll leave with a bracelet made entirely by you. Who would you create yours for?
"Make it at Meltdown" Corazón Earrings
Heart season is here, and the Corazón collection is growing. In this Make it at Meltdown class, you’ll design and create a pair of Corazón Earrings featuring vibrant spiny oyster shell hearts accented with genuine turquoise. Whether you come solo, bring a friend, or make it a shared experience, you’ll leave with a wearable piece full of color and meaning. Who would you make yours with?
"Make it at Meltdown" Corazón Earrings
Heart season is here, and the Corazón collection is growing. In this Make it at Meltdown class, you’ll design and create a pair of Corazón Earrings featuring vibrant spiny oyster shell hearts accented with genuine turquoise. Whether you come solo, bring a friend, or make it a shared experience, you’ll leave with a wearable piece full of color and meaning. Who would you make yours with?
"Make it at Meltdown" Corazón Ring
Looking for a creative experience you can wear forever? In this Make it at Meltdown class, you’ll design and create the Corazón Ring, a sterling silver heart ring featuring vibrant spiny oyster shell and genuine turquoise. Whether you make it for yourself, gift it to someone special, or share the experience with a loved one, this class is a beautiful way to slow down, create by hand, and leave with something meaningful. What will your ring represent?
Introduction to Lapidary
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn raw stone into a polished cabochon? In this hands-on lapidary class, expert instructor Jim Hill will guide you through the full process, from selecting materials to shaping and polishing finished stones. You’ll practice cutting soft, medium, and hard stones, including turquoise, and leave with several cabochons you created yourself. What kind of stone will you cut first?
"Make it at Meltdown" Corazón Ring
Looking for a creative experience you can wear forever? In this Make it at Meltdown class, you’ll design and create the Corazón Ring, a sterling silver heart ring featuring vibrant spiny oyster shell and genuine turquoise. Whether you make it for yourself, gift it to someone special, or share the experience with a loved one, this class is a beautiful way to slow down, create by hand, and leave with something meaningful. What will your ring represent?

