Class Information and Schedule
Whaley Studios offers SMALL GROUP CLASSES in classic metalsmithing Monday through Thursday. Our studio atmosphere is fun, creative, and welcoming! Whaley Studios classes are designed to guide and develop the creative potential of our students. New students or those with limited prior experience will learn the basics by fabricating a sterling silver ring of their own design. You will immerse yourself in the process of classic metalsmithing by learning to alloy metal, pour an ingot, use a rolling mill, form, solder and finishing a ring of your own design. Studio safety, vocabulary and technique are taught through hands-on experience. After your ring project is complete you may work on projects of your choice as you build your skills. ALL CLASSES/SESSIONS FOR 2022 ARE FULL.
We are located in Hillcrest, San Diego. Our fully equipped studio is upstairs, air conditioned and features a large private balcony. Metered parking is available and there are pay lots nearby. Free neighborhood parking can be found a few blocks away. Class times are: 9am to Noon, 1pm to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm. Enrollment is limited to 6 students per class. We are FULL for 2022. Whaley Studios also offers Do-It-Yourself Wedding Ring and Special Occasion Ring Workshops on Saturday’s for anyone seeking a more personal experience or wanting to create custom rings for their special day. Visit our “Make Your Own Wedding Rings” page for more details or give us a call!
ALL 2022 CLASSES/SESSIONS ARE FULL. Current students have the option to continue from session to session so we have limited availability. Please call if you have questions.
Please note that we require students and staff to wear masks at all times in the studio. Class size is limited to 6 students. Tuition for the full 7 week session is $350.
Please call us if you have any questions at (619) 299-9619, or contact us online
Small Group Classes
Class size limited to six students. Personalized instruction once a week for seven weeks in a three-hour block.
ALLL CLASSES FOR 2022...
Class Sessions for 2022 are scheduled as follows: All 2022 classes are full.
| Session 1 MON Jan 3 – Feb 14 TUE Jan 4 – Feb 15 WED Jan 5 – Feb 16 THUR Jan 6 – Feb 17 FRI Jan 7 – Feb 18 (Break: Feb 22 – 25 ) |
Session 2 FULL-CLOSED MON Feb 28 – Apr 11 TUE Mar 1 – Apr 12 WED Mar 2 – Apr 13 THUR Mar 3 – Apr 14 FRI Mar 4 – Apr 15 (Break: April 18 – 22) |
Session 3 FULL-CLOSED MON Apr 25 – Jun 6(closed Memorial Day) TUE Apr 26 – Jun 7 WED Apr 27 – Jun 8 THUR Apr 28 – Jun 9 FRI Apr 29 – Jun 10 (Break: June 13 – 24 TWO WEEK BREAK ) |
| Session 4 FULL- CLOSED MON Jun 27 – Aug 8 (closed July 4) TUE Jun 28 – Aug 9 WED Jun 29 – Aug 10 THUR Jun 30 – Aug 11 FRI Jul 1 – Aug 12 (Break: August 15 – 19 ) |
Session 5 – FULL- CLOSED MON Aug 22 – Oct 3 (closed Labor Day TUE Aug 23 – Oct 4 WED Aug 24 – Oct 5 THUR Aug 25 – Oct 6(Break: October 10 – 21 TWO WEEK BREAK) |
Session 6 – FULL-CLOSED MON Oct 24 – Dec 12 TUE Oct 25 – Dec 13 WED Oct 26 – Dec 14 THUR Oct 27 – Dec 15(Break: Thanksgiving week Nov 21 – 25) |
Student Testimonials
Whaley Studios has helped many students with their jewelry careers over the years, but the focus is less about training students to become professional jewelers and more about giving people the opportunity to bring creativity and personal expression into their lives. In a relaxed class format, that even people with busy schedules can manage, learning takes place in a fun community of others engaged in the creative process. Students gain confidence in learning new skills and taking design from conception to completion in a way they find delightful, not just with the end result but with the experiences gained along the way.
T. Bennett
Jay is the man. Seriously. A master goldsmith with the heart of a teacher. His classes are the highlight of my week. The fellow artists are really cool to hang with; it’s just so much fun to be around people who love art.
Ahava Y.