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
Saw & Form - Beginning Jewelry Part 1 - not too late to join
Beginning Jewelry Metal Arts Class with Jessica Andersen
September 12-October 24, 2019 - 7 week series on Thursdays 6-9pm
Instructor: Jessica Andersen. Tuition $252 plus $10 materials fee payable by cash or card in class. Learn the basic fundamentals of jewelry making while creating fun finished pieces. You'll practice important techniques such as sawing, piercing, forming, and finishing while creating earrings, a matching pendant and more. This beginning class is designed for students with little or no prior metalworking experience, but intermediate students are also welcome - bring your questions and ongoing projects. Register.
Beginning Jewelry Metal Arts Class with Jessica Andersen
September 12-October 24, 2019 - 7 week series on Thursdays 6-9pm
Instructor: Jessica Andersen. Tuition $252 plus $10 materials fee payable by cash or card in class. Learn the basic fundamentals of jewelry making while creating fun finished pieces. You'll practice important techniques such as sawing, piercing, forming, and finishing while creating earrings, a matching pendant and more. This beginning class is designed for students with little or no prior metalworking experience, but intermediate students are also welcome - bring your questions and ongoing projects. Register.
Etching 101
September 28, 2019 - Saturday 9am -4pm
Instructor: Anne Wolf. Tuition $120 + $10 materials fee payable in class.
Learn to etch a 2-level pattern into copper, silver, or brass using the galvanic etching method. We'll cover all aspects of etching and photo-etching, from paint on and scratch through resist to PNP transfer methods. Beginners can use our library of ready-to-go images, more advanced can bring high contrast photos and adapt their own images for etching. Create a simple pendant or earrings with one of your etched creations. Copper included, or bring a 2x2" square of 20 gauge sterling silver. All levels, great for beginners! Register.
September 28, 2019 - Saturday 9am -4pm
Instructor: Anne Wolf. Tuition $120 + $10 materials fee payable in class.
Learn to etch a 2-level pattern into copper, silver, or brass using the galvanic etching method. We'll cover all aspects of etching and photo-etching, from paint on and scratch through resist to PNP transfer methods. Beginners can use our library of ready-to-go images, more advanced can bring high contrast photos and adapt their own images for etching. Create a simple pendant or earrings with one of your etched creations. Copper included, or bring a 2x2" square of 20 gauge sterling silver. All levels, great for beginners! Register.
Peek-a-Boo Hollow Form Ring - just added!
November 7 - December 18, 2019 - 6 week series on Thursdays 10am-2pm
No class on 11/28/19
Instructor: Jeff Fulkerson. Tuition: $288 + $55 materials fee payable in class.
In this class you will learn how to create a hollow-form ring with a twist. We'll add an extra "window" and explore different ways to construct a hollow form. You will add textures to your projects and learn different finishing techniques to make your ring unique. We will also be adding tube set faceted stones and 4mm cabochons! Beginners get step-by-step guidance while more advanced students can add bezels, and other adornments or make multiple or different design rings. Come join us at Peek-a-Boo Hollow! Register.
November 7 - December 18, 2019 - 6 week series on Thursdays 10am-2pm
No class on 11/28/19
Instructor: Jeff Fulkerson. Tuition: $288 + $55 materials fee payable in class.
In this class you will learn how to create a hollow-form ring with a twist. We'll add an extra "window" and explore different ways to construct a hollow form. You will add textures to your projects and learn different finishing techniques to make your ring unique. We will also be adding tube set faceted stones and 4mm cabochons! Beginners get step-by-step guidance while more advanced students can add bezels, and other adornments or make multiple or different design rings. Come join us at Peek-a-Boo Hollow! Register.
News from the Bench
Fall Blood Drive Delivers!
Saturday was a gorgeous day at Liberty Station and thanks to the hard work of the folks at the San Diego Blood Bank we collected 18 pints of blood, saving 54 lives! Eight of the participants were first time donors, which is fantastic. I gave blood at noon and was delighted to discover that they were showing Godzilla King of the Monsters! I literally didn't even notice when the nurse started the blood draw because I was watching Mothra - so much fun! AND, everyone who donated got a voucher for a free pint of Baskin Robbins ice cream. The best thing of all is that I had set a goal of collecting 30 donations in our first year of hosting the Bloodmobile. I am happy to announce that we blew past that with 41 donations! Read more.
Saturday was a gorgeous day at Liberty Station and thanks to the hard work of the folks at the San Diego Blood Bank we collected 18 pints of blood, saving 54 lives! Eight of the participants were first time donors, which is fantastic. I gave blood at noon and was delighted to discover that they were showing Godzilla King of the Monsters! I literally didn't even notice when the nurse started the blood draw because I was watching Mothra - so much fun! AND, everyone who donated got a voucher for a free pint of Baskin Robbins ice cream. The best thing of all is that I had set a goal of collecting 30 donations in our first year of hosting the Bloodmobile. I am happy to announce that we blew past that with 41 donations! Read more.
September First Friday Shines with Student Sale and Lapidary Artist Jeff Fulkerson
September's First Friday was an "Amplified" month, which brought another opportunity for our students to offer their pieces at the Local Bazaar outdoor sale. Beth Peckham, Thida Key and Yoko Rover really pulled out the stops to finish some great work and create beautiful table displays. Meanwhile up in the Lab, Jeff Fulkerson offered his beautiful jewelry along with colorful cabochons while Anne demo'd mokume gane raising. We had some great visitors too - including little Zinnia! Read more and check out the photos.
September's First Friday was an "Amplified" month, which brought another opportunity for our students to offer their pieces at the Local Bazaar outdoor sale. Beth Peckham, Thida Key and Yoko Rover really pulled out the stops to finish some great work and create beautiful table displays. Meanwhile up in the Lab, Jeff Fulkerson offered his beautiful jewelry along with colorful cabochons while Anne demo'd mokume gane raising. We had some great visitors too - including little Zinnia! Read more and check out the photos.
First Friday October - Spooky Delights Descend Upon the Lab!
First Friday (formerly known as Friday Night Liberty) is Liberty Station's monthly open studio event so in addition to visiting us you can explore the Liberty Public Market, visit nearby shops and studios and catch live entertainment - all with easy parking. Whether you bring a friend or make one here, it's one of San Diego's premiere, free, family-friendly arts events. More details about our October First Friday....coming soon (bwahahaha!) in the meantime, get details and directions.
First Friday (formerly known as Friday Night Liberty) is Liberty Station's monthly open studio event so in addition to visiting us you can explore the Liberty Public Market, visit nearby shops and studios and catch live entertainment - all with easy parking. Whether you bring a friend or make one here, it's one of San Diego's premiere, free, family-friendly arts events. More details about our October First Friday....coming soon (bwahahaha!) in the meantime, get details and directions.
"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