Classes & Events

July 14th-18th, 2025: Spinning and Swinging: Coteaching With Alex Boyd @ Pocosin Arts, Columbia, NC

In this class, students will learn how to integrate ball bearings into a spinning ring with hinged elements that rise and fall using centrifugal force. Additionally, we’ll explore ways to maximize the visual impact of small amounts of gold. By the end of the class, each student will have crafted a one-of-a-kind ring and gained new techniques to incorporate into their future work.

August 19th-21st, 2025: Carved Castles & Talons: Fancy Set Earrings @ B Golden Jewelry Studio, Salt Lake City, UT

 In this class students will be introduced to the process of building two styles of prong settings often employed in high end jewelry and art jewelry.  We will build a stunning pair of earrings complete with talon prong baskets that are accented by shared prong set bars. We will cover the process of hand carving shared prong castle settings and using beading tools for setting. There will be tips and tricks for setting up soldering these tiny components and for shaping the prongs into uniform and fierce little talon prongs! 

This is an intermediate to advanced class: students should have experience building their own settings, proficiency in soldering and good bur control.

September 27-28th, 2025: V Prong Ring @ Denver Jewelry Studio, Littleton, CO

In this two day class you will learn how to build a v prong setting for a faceted tablet stone.  Using

 small amounts of 18k gold to maximize color contrast, we’ll fabricate a stunning two-tone ring with a minimal feel.  Lots of soldering tips and tricks will be covered,  we’ll practice setting with a bezel roller, and in general too much fun will be had!

October 25th, 2025: Talong Prong Set Earrings @ BOMA, Boulder, CO

In this class students will be introduced to the process of building their own prong settings as we construct talon prong baskets to create a unique pair of earrings. Students will learn tips and tricks for setting up soldering these tiny components and for shaping the prongs into uniform and fierce little talon prongs!

PAST CLASSES & EVENTS

April 5-6th, 2025: Bimetal Capsule Pendant @ Denver Jewelry Studio, Littleton, CO

In this class students will hand fabricate a capsule pendant for holding tiny found objects. We will fuse and mill our own 18ky and fine silver bimetal to create a two tone pendant for quartz crystals set under a clear watch crystal.  Students will hone their soldering skills with this multilayer construction, learn about depletion gilding and practice bezel setting. Fun will be had. You will have a pendant that jingles.

 March 21st-23rd, 2025: Geo Ring: Gold Edition @ Danaca Design Studio, Seattle, WA

In this class students will learn how to form crisp geometric bezels for angled, faceted gemstones in this two tone architectural ring! Hone your soldering skills as we problem solve with complex soldering setups to build airlines into our rings. We will cover tips and tricks on setting faceted stones with points using bezel rollers and hammer setting. Lastly, you’ll experience the pure euphoria of successfully setting a very pointy and scary stone of your choosing for a unique project! Huzzah! 

 March 1st, 2025: Talon Prong Set Earrings @ Denver Jewelry Studio, Littleton, CO

In this class students will be introduced to the process of building their own prong settings as we construct talon prong baskets to create a unique pair of earrings. Students will learn tips and tricks for setting up soldering these tiny components and for shaping the prongs into uniform and fierce little talon prongs!

February 7th & 8th, 2025: Loop there it is! with Alex Boyd @ The Desert by Vivi Magoo, Tucson, AZ

In this class Baleigh Acebo will walk you through the ancient art of chain making showcasing a fine silver double loop in loop bracelet.

We will cover fusing your own fine silver links, weaving your bracelet and finish it off with hand- fabricated silver end caps.

A bracelet isn’t complete without a striking clasp and that’s where Alex Boyd will jump in!

On day two, you will fabricate an ornate S-clasp, accented with a gold bezel set stone cut by Alex.

February 9th, 2025: Bimetal Capsule Pendant @ The Desert by Vivi Magoo, Tucson, AZ

In this one day class, students will learn to build an enclosed capsule pendant to hold tiny objects like stones, found objects, mementos or anything else that can fit inside!

The class will begin with a demo on making 18k and silver bimetal.

Students will then fabricate a sterling silver stepped bezel to combine with their premade bimetal sheets to create a two-tone foundation for their capsule pendant.

October 6th: TRUNK SHOW @ Danaca Design, Seattle, WA

Join us at Danaca from 11-2pm for an intimate trunk show with Acebo Jewelry and Alex Boyd Studio! 

October 26th & Nov 2nd: Soldering Boot Camp Virtual Workshop with Metalwerx

This demo-focused virtual class is designed to help students reevaluate their soldering habits to be more successful in building complex pieces of jewelry and metal objects! Together with the instructor's expert leadership, the class will learn to build a two-stone pendant that was designed to showcase tricky soldering situations that pave the perfect road for troubleshooting. Students will start with the basics: how to cut your solder with specificity and judge the proper amount of solder placement for the task at hand, as well as techniques for earring posts and soldering settings into a ring and will gradually flow into more complex information and methodologies. Student can expect to learn a plethora of tips and trick for gaining proficiency with one of the trickiest metal working endeavor in any jeweler's repertoire!

September 7 & 8, 2024: Geometric Bezels: Gold Ring Edition @ DENVER JEWELRY STUDIO, Littleton, CO

In this class students will learn how to form crisp geometric bezels for angled, faceted gemstones in this two tone architectural ring!  Hone your soldering skills as we problem solve with complex soldering setups to build airlines into our rings. We will cover tips and tricks on setting faceted stones with points using bezel rollers and hammer setting. Lastly, you’ll experience the pure euphoria of successfully setting a very pointy and scary stone of your choosing for a unique project!  Huzzah!

July 27 & August 3, 2024: Bimetal & Captured Quartz Pendant ONLINE CLASS with METALWERX

In this demo-focused virtual class students will learn how to hand fabricate a capsule-style pendant for holding tiny objects like stones, found objects or mementos, or anything else that can fit inside! Student will start by learning how to fuse and mill their very own 18k and silver bimetal, in order to create a two tone pendant for quartz crystals to be set (captured) under a clear crystal layer. Students will then learn to hone their soldering skills with multilayer construction, with emphasis placed on depletion gilding and practicing carefully setting the crystal face within the bimetal pendant.

July 20th, 2024: Clusterfu$k: Making a Bezel Cluster Ring @ BOMA, Boulder, CO

In this class we will build a three stone cluster ring! We will start by making tapered bezels for round, faceted stones using tubing and bezel forming blocks, practice cutting seats for faceted stones, and then prep & assemble the cluster so that students are able to easily set the three tightly spaced bezels into a modern ring.

May 30 & 31, 2024: Soldering Boot Camp @ B Golden Jewelry Studio, Salt Lake City, UT

Soldering adequately can be easy.  Soldering like a pro can take years to hone.  This class is designed to help students reevaluate their soldering habits to be more successful in building complex pieces. We will start with the basics: how to cut your solder to prevent you from hours of clean up on solder-flooded joints, how to judge the proper amount of solder for the task at hand and nifty soldering set ups and heating techniques so your solder flows where you want and only where you want. Not only will you build a unique version of this stunning 2 stone pendant but there will also be tons of bonus technique based projects to expand your soldering prowess. Drop and give me 20 soldered jump rings!

April 20 & 21, 2024: Captured Quartz and Bimetal Pendant @ BOMA, Boulder, CO

September 22-23, 2022: Geo Rings: Rose Gold Edition @ B Golden Jewelry School, Salt Lake City, UT

March 27th, 2022: Geometric Bezels @ BOMA

January 16th, 2022: Mawwiage Of Metal: Platinum Edition @ BOMA

Nov. 21st, 2021: How The Tiger Got Its Stripes! @ BOMA