1 on 1 lessons are whatever you want them to be and are customized and designed to specifically fit your needs. Kelly and Louise love sharing their knowledge and get super excited about helping people meet and exceed their metalsmithing and business goals. Book a tour below to come check out the studio and discuss your future lesson plan with one of our teachers.

PRIVATE IN-PERSON LESSON COST: $85/HR NON-MEMBERS AND $65/HR MEMBERS*
AMA (ASK ME ANYTHING) CALL: $50/45MIN CALL

*Cost of a in-person private lesson includes use of the studio and tools. However, it does not include materials. Materials may be purchased during the lesson, but will be limited to what is on hand. Please let Kelly or Louise know ahead of time if you need any specific materials.

Please note that we will do everything we can to cover all the topics/skills you are interested in, but understand that it might take multiple lessons to accomplish your goals. Beginners who want to learn the basics should plan for at least 6-9 hours of lessons.

PRIVATE LESSONS WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:

  • You want to learn about a technique/skill we don’t currently have a class for

  • Group classes aren’t your thing

  • You want a refresher before starting your Bench Membership

  • Your availability is limited and none of the group classes ever work with your schedule

  • You simply need/want a bit more 1 on 1 attention

  • You need some help problem solving on a project

  • You have a specific project you want to create

  • You have questions about how to grow your business or yourself as an artist

  • You want to talk shop

METALSMITHING IS A BROAD FIELD.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT HAVE THE FACILITIES OR SPACE TO TEACH CASTING, METAL CLAY, HOLLOWWARE,
ENGRAVING, LAPIDARY WORK, BLACKSMITHING (STEEL WORK) OR KILN ENAMELING.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

  • ABOUT LOUISE:

    I’ve been making jewelry since my 9th birthday party at the Bead Merchant in my hometown, Tulsa, Oklahoma. I moved to Lawrence in 2003 to study music, but transitioned to a degree in metalsmithing. The first time I held a torch was the last time I strung beads. After school, I started an apprenticeship at Jewelry by Design in Prairie Village. I specialize in casting, diamond setting, and all things goldsmithing. My favorite part of teaching at Alloy is experiencing the collaborative energy of a metals studio filled with students and makers at work. I look forward to helping with your journey with metals!

  • ABOUT KELLY:

    I’ve always loved making and creating things, and once I found metalsmithing in college, I was hooked. For me it is the perfect combination of creativity and science. I graduated with a BFA in metalsmithing from KU in 2003 and spent 2 years apprenticing as a bench jeweler at Kizer Cummings Jewelry. The combination of school learning and hands-on training in a jewelry store has given me a solid base of skills and knowledge from which I have built my own career in metalsmithing, as MeritMade. I super look forward to creating a lesson plan that works for you.

  • ABOUT JULIANNE

    Growing up in a home where artistic expression was highly valued, I have been making art since childhood. In February 2020, I decided to turn my creative passion into a career as Golden Hours Jewelry. Although I have been primarily self-taught, I carry the common thread of determination and stubbornness that all good metalsmiths have. I am inspired by nature, history and stories. I love to share my creative enthusiasm with others!