We took a look under the microscope at gemstones...

Matthew showed them how he solders two pieces of metal together!

and then everyone had a chance to make their very own piece of jewelry, with a little assistance...

The final product... a necklace custom with their very own initial!

I am not sure who had more fun, the preschoolers or Matthew :)

We are excited to let you know that Matthew has just teamed up with the Shelburne Craft School to teach an advance Jewelry course this spring!  Matthew will be teaching a course that will allow students to design and create a locket, focusing on skills of forging and hinge building.  The course will begin at the end of April and continue through the end of May.  For more details visit the Shelburne Craft School where you can also sign up for the course! 

We hope to see you in class!

~Brianne

No longer will Matthew be spending his Tuesday nights behind the bench here at the shop in Shelburne, instead he has been given a great opportunity to teach an advanced Jewelry Making class at UVM!  The University of Vermont has a great Continuing Education program that offers an array of night classes, including many in the Art field.  Matthew welcomes the chance to share his passion of metalwork and jewelry making with students interested in fine tuning their already learned skills.  The class is offered on Tuesday nights from 5pm to 9pm, so apologies if Matthew is a little sleepy on Wednesday mornings :)