Custom wedding rings and unique mokume gane jewelry
I am proud to offer quality craftsmanship and obsessive attention to detail in all of my work here at Anneville Studio. My meticulously hand-crafted custom wedding rings, vessels, boxes, bracelets and other jewelry are all created using the traditional metalsmithing tools of file, handsaw, torch, and hammer. I fuse my own mokume gane billets and create everything from scratch using ethically sourced metals. Browse ring designs and get a free quote.
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Metalsmithing Classes, Workshops and Bench Rentals
Anneville Jewelry Lab is San Diego's newest jewelry co-working space. Our fully equipped metals lab offers classes, workshops, hourly bench rental, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. Whether you'd like to take a short beginning soldering class, dive in to a week-long workshop on mokume gane, or just need a place to hammer and roll, the Jewelry Lab can help! Learn more about our open lab.
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Featured Classes
Fuse your own Mokume Gane Billet Workshop
3-day intensive, August 9-11, 2019 - 9am-4pm
Instructor: Anne Wolf. Tuition: $440
All supplies and materials except silver included; if you use silver, there will be an extra charge TBD.
Starting with copper, brass and/or silver 18 gauge sheet, participants will create their own mokume gane billet. We will fuse, forge and roll our billets using the more reliable solid-state diffusion bonded method. This is a complicated process using some pretty big tools, but everything will be covered step-by-step and you will leave with lots of mokume ready to pattern and all the details you would need to duplicate your own fusing set-up. (Or just take the class again when you want to fuse more mokume!) We are not finishing pieces or even patterning; we are just fusing and working the billet into usable material. Best for intermediate-advanced jewelry students. Register.
3-day intensive, August 9-11, 2019 - 9am-4pm
Instructor: Anne Wolf. Tuition: $440
All supplies and materials except silver included; if you use silver, there will be an extra charge TBD.
Starting with copper, brass and/or silver 18 gauge sheet, participants will create their own mokume gane billet. We will fuse, forge and roll our billets using the more reliable solid-state diffusion bonded method. This is a complicated process using some pretty big tools, but everything will be covered step-by-step and you will leave with lots of mokume ready to pattern and all the details you would need to duplicate your own fusing set-up. (Or just take the class again when you want to fuse more mokume!) We are not finishing pieces or even patterning; we are just fusing and working the billet into usable material. Best for intermediate-advanced jewelry students. Register.
Julie's Bezel Class
2-day intensive, Sat & Sun August 17 - 18, 2019 - 9am-4pm
Instructor: Julie Monroe. Tuition: $220 + materials kit of $25 payable in class (includes bezel wire, silver wire and silver sheet, bail and/or ring shank material). Feel free to bring a cabochon of your own to set or we'll have beautiful ones at various price points available to purchase in class.
This class gives you a comprehensive overview of bezel setting. We begin with the fundamentals of designing the bezel including measuring the bezel wire and backplate. You will then learn how to construct the bezel and backplate, solder the bezel closed, file each to fit perfectly and solder into place. You will end the day with the satisfaction of achieving the keystone skill of bezel making! On day two we’ll delve into adding adornments including twisted wire and decorative balls with lots of soldering. Once the design is done you’ll learn how to properly set and secure your stone and finish your piece. By the end of the two day intensive you’ll be a bezel making ROCK STAR! Note, beginner fundamentals such as sawing, filing, finishing and soldering are not taught in this fast paced class. Confidence with these techniques is necessary. Register.
2-day intensive, Sat & Sun August 17 - 18, 2019 - 9am-4pm
Instructor: Julie Monroe. Tuition: $220 + materials kit of $25 payable in class (includes bezel wire, silver wire and silver sheet, bail and/or ring shank material). Feel free to bring a cabochon of your own to set or we'll have beautiful ones at various price points available to purchase in class.
This class gives you a comprehensive overview of bezel setting. We begin with the fundamentals of designing the bezel including measuring the bezel wire and backplate. You will then learn how to construct the bezel and backplate, solder the bezel closed, file each to fit perfectly and solder into place. You will end the day with the satisfaction of achieving the keystone skill of bezel making! On day two we’ll delve into adding adornments including twisted wire and decorative balls with lots of soldering. Once the design is done you’ll learn how to properly set and secure your stone and finish your piece. By the end of the two day intensive you’ll be a bezel making ROCK STAR! Note, beginner fundamentals such as sawing, filing, finishing and soldering are not taught in this fast paced class. Confidence with these techniques is necessary. Register.
Steel & Gold Workshop
Visiting Artist Workshop - Bette Barnett
3-day intensive, August 23-25, 2019 - 9am-4pm
Instructor: Bette Barnett. Tuition $440 plus $50 materials fee payable in class.
Steel “loves” gold and marrying the two results in dramatic mixed metals jewelry that ranges from bold and rich to gritty and rustic. In this three-day workshop, you will learn how to create dramatic steel and gold jewelry. We’ll cover how to work with mild (cold rolled) steel and explore techniques required to create jewelry from steel, including sourcing, cutting, forming, texturing, patinating and finishing. During the workshop you will learn how to alloy and roll our own gold, torch-fuse gold to steel and apply gold to steel using the Keum Boo technique. At the end you’ll have at least one finished piece and other that you can complete on your own. Register.
Visiting Artist Workshop - Bette Barnett
3-day intensive, August 23-25, 2019 - 9am-4pm
Instructor: Bette Barnett. Tuition $440 plus $50 materials fee payable in class.
Steel “loves” gold and marrying the two results in dramatic mixed metals jewelry that ranges from bold and rich to gritty and rustic. In this three-day workshop, you will learn how to create dramatic steel and gold jewelry. We’ll cover how to work with mild (cold rolled) steel and explore techniques required to create jewelry from steel, including sourcing, cutting, forming, texturing, patinating and finishing. During the workshop you will learn how to alloy and roll our own gold, torch-fuse gold to steel and apply gold to steel using the Keum Boo technique. At the end you’ll have at least one finished piece and other that you can complete on your own. Register.
News from the Bench
August First Friday to Feature Bette Barnett and Minarex Cabochon Sale!
Stop by Anneville Jewelry Lab on the First Friday in August (8/2/19) to browse beautiful cabochons and explore the world of semi-precious gemstones with master lapidarist Michael Hendrix of Minarex. Michael cuts each stone by hand in his San Diego County studio. Each creation is unique, like a miniature painting full of nature's colors and textures, ready to be part of a unique jewelry creation. Not a jeweler? No worries - our jewelers will be on hand to discuss a custom commission to set your newfound gem. Or even better, you can take one of our upcoming classes and learn to set it yourself!
Stop by Anneville Jewelry Lab on the First Friday in August (8/2/19) to browse beautiful cabochons and explore the world of semi-precious gemstones with master lapidarist Michael Hendrix of Minarex. Michael cuts each stone by hand in his San Diego County studio. Each creation is unique, like a miniature painting full of nature's colors and textures, ready to be part of a unique jewelry creation. Not a jeweler? No worries - our jewelers will be on hand to discuss a custom commission to set your newfound gem. Or even better, you can take one of our upcoming classes and learn to set it yourself!
Then head over to Anneville Studio to meet steel and gold artist Bette Barnett! She'll will have an array of work on display and be discussing her fascinating Keum Boo technique and more. First Friday is a fun, family-friendly event that happens every month. Come explore the fabulous new Liberty Public Market, stroll through shops and visit working artist studios to see what's new - all for FREE. Anneville is just one of over 80 artist studios, galleries, museums and other art destinations open for this monthly event. With a dozen fabulous restaurants within walking distance, it makes a great evening out. And, we've got free parking! Get directions.
Anneville Jewelry Lab Raises $520 for Jewish Family Service's Downtown Family Migrant Shelter
We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the hard work and generous contributions of our makers (Karen R., Karen F., Susan, Abby), shopper/donors (Alix S., Geraldine, Jaime, Jeremiah, Andrew, Peter, Jeremy, Luz, Rosalva, Helen, Gabrielle, Amber, Michelle, Nichole, Cecilia, Karen, Beth, Jean, Anne T., Carol, Ame and more), neighbors (Ron and Gary), teachers (Anne, Julie and Alix) and others, we have now raised $520 for Jewish Family Services to support the Downtown Migrant Shelter. We have one day left in our campaign so I'll update the tally on Wednesday with our final figure. #GoTeam! Continue on to see photos and learn more about JFS. View photos and learn more.
We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the hard work and generous contributions of our makers (Karen R., Karen F., Susan, Abby), shopper/donors (Alix S., Geraldine, Jaime, Jeremiah, Andrew, Peter, Jeremy, Luz, Rosalva, Helen, Gabrielle, Amber, Michelle, Nichole, Cecilia, Karen, Beth, Jean, Anne T., Carol, Ame and more), neighbors (Ron and Gary), teachers (Anne, Julie and Alix) and others, we have now raised $520 for Jewish Family Services to support the Downtown Migrant Shelter. We have one day left in our campaign so I'll update the tally on Wednesday with our final figure. #GoTeam! Continue on to see photos and learn more about JFS. View photos and learn more.
Maker's Rummage Sale & Raffle pairs with Hollow Form Demos to wow visitors at July's First Friday
Our July First Friday Shop and Swap Open Studio was a big success! We had about 75 visitors come through to enjoy browsing our Maker's Rummage Sale (which extended out into the hallway), watching Alexandra Hart doing her fascinating anti-clastic raising demos and Ron Slayen demonstrating his french marquetry work. We also had Abby selling her beautiful cabochons, Susan with cabochons and lots more, and generous donations of goodies by Karen F. and Karen R. So far we’ve raised almost $300 for Jewish Family Services in support of the Downtown Migrant Shelter - and we’re not done yet! (More on that in the next post). Super-duper big thanks to the wonderful Joanne & Herb Hein for their fabulous set up, cashiering and MC Services! And now for the winners of our JFS fundraiser raffle ....
Our July First Friday Shop and Swap Open Studio was a big success! We had about 75 visitors come through to enjoy browsing our Maker's Rummage Sale (which extended out into the hallway), watching Alexandra Hart doing her fascinating anti-clastic raising demos and Ron Slayen demonstrating his french marquetry work. We also had Abby selling her beautiful cabochons, Susan with cabochons and lots more, and generous donations of goodies by Karen F. and Karen R. So far we’ve raised almost $300 for Jewish Family Services in support of the Downtown Migrant Shelter - and we’re not done yet! (More on that in the next post). Super-duper big thanks to the wonderful Joanne & Herb Hein for their fabulous set up, cashiering and MC Services! And now for the winners of our JFS fundraiser raffle ....
"Anne was so wonderful to work with for my fiancé's wedding ring! She answered all of our questions during the process and above all, the ring is gorgeous, beautiful, unique and perfect! Thank you, Anne. You have created an heirloom we will treasure for a long time." ~ Emily & Greg
"The Patina class today was so much fun and a wonderful learning experience. We learned several different techniques and which metals worked best with each technique. Ann is an exceptional instructor, experienced, knowledgeable and devoted to her art. She encourages her students to develop their skills, improve their techniques and to be fearless when creating. As long as there are classes offered, I will certainly be taking them!" ~ Jean F., San Diego