HAMMER
+
HEAT
Jewelry School
Learn To Build Jewelry In
Livingston, Montana
No Experience Necessary
Tenacity Required
RING WORKSHOP
Learn the skills to make an amazing ring in a fun, intensive 4 person class
EARRING CLASS
Learn all the skills to create one of a kind earrings.
The earring and mother nature workshop is a simpler, shorter, I believe the most fun. less expensive work shop. You will learn lots of core metal smithing skills and come out with a great pair of earring that you designed and made yourself
Stack Rings with a focus on Soldering
This class will focus on soldering with demonstrations and hands on exercises. You'll learn how to make soldered joints and strong connections using simplified, professional soldering techniques. Learning how to adjust your flame finding the right mix of propane oxygen ratio. You will also learn to stamp, use a jewelers saw and to size your bands. You will build a small stack of 3-4 stack rings a 3 plain bands and one small stone ring or two small stone rings, you will bezel set in this 3-4 + hour class.
Trout Agate Workshop
Trout Workshop
You will make a trout pin or necklace using silver and a piece of Montana agate from the Yellowstone river and or a piece of wooly mammoth ivory. You will also construct a small silver dry fly for the clasp. This class will take about 3-5 hours. All materials included.
Men’s Ring Class
Build an awesome Ring suited just for men. Learn to saw, hammer build the perfect band and set your stone in a bezel. I have many perfect stones I have curated for this class.
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What to Bring to class:
Classes are an intimate 3-4 students at a time, I am able to give you each individual attention.
I provide all tools and materials for your class. This workshop explores metalworking fundamentals and is perfect for those who wanted to learn traditional jewelry fabrication skills. Students will develop hand skills, good studio habits, an appreciation for quality craftsmanship, and essential fabrication techniques while designing and producing one-of-a-kind jewelry.
This class requires you to work with tiny details and demands hand dexterity. Students will learn to cut and pierce out shapes from the metal sheet using a jeweler's saw, solder with a torch, how to use a flex shaft, add texture to surfaces. All materials are included.
Please bring patience, openness and reading glasses if needed. No flowy sleeve blouses. Long fingernails will make it very difficult to work with your hands. Classes involve fine motor skills and the ability to work on a small scale. This will require a bit of (fun) hard work. I suggest you wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty. The Studio is a hip garage in my alley on the east side of Livingston. I have cold drinks and hot tea. If you have questions text me at 509-699-8304. or email me.I may not answer a phone call. Please leave your pets at home. Thank you. Nancy
STUDENT MADE RINGS
Bisbee Arizona Studio
Livingston Montana Studio
Students at work
My studio is a well equipped space. It has a hip vibe and is located on the east side
Of Livingston on L street a block down from Neptunes Brewery. Small class size 3-4 students per class allowing individual attention. Each student has their own workbench, flex shaft, hand tools, etc. There is a soldering station with ventilation. There is an anvil with loads of hammers, stamps and other forming tools. I have an amazing collection of gemstones for you to choose from for your project.
I have focused on the Jewelry arts for 41 years. I feel honored to carry on a long tradition of working with my hands and heart, using ancient techniques and tools. As a metalsmith I am a stewert of this profession, and it is my responsibility to pass this knowledge and information on. I have shown my work in galleries and museums all over the nation and internationally including the Smithsonian Institute of art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and published in numerous books and magazines. I look forward to sharing my skills and tricks of the trade with you. I hope you will join me for a fun few hours where we can laugh, listen to great music, share stories, and build some damn cool jewelry. Sincerely Nancy Daniels Hubert
Bolo Tie Class;
Learn the skills to build a cool one of a kind bolo tie. This is the most challenging class I am teaching. It will require about 5+ hours hard work and patience. Don't let me talk you out of the class, I just want you to realize the commitment and effort it will take to build this piece. Sterling Silver and a piece of jasper , turquoise and many other stones of your choice, Leather bolo cord in either brown or black will be included in your class cost. I have lots of interesting Jaspers from Oregon. Biggs, Picture, Oywee. You can also use a river rock. If you choose to use elk ivories you will have to supply your own ivories. Please email me or text me if you have interest in this class.
Livestock Brand Pins + bandana slide:
Embellish your hat, purse or neck with your custom cattle brand. All materials will be included with class. This class runs 2- 3 hours bolos take longer. you will have time to make 2 or more pins.
contact me if you are interested in this class.
Bandana kerchief slide with custom brand
Livingston, Montana classes held May though September
Join me for a ring build workshop in Livingston Montana in the summer and Bisbee Arizona in the winters. You will learn all the skills needed to build an amazing stone ring or necklace your choice of so many beautiful cabochons turquoise, wild horse, white buffalo , varisite and many many other stones. . Skills you will learn include sawing, filing, measuring and building a bezel and a decorative border around your stone, setting a cabochon and so many other techniques. You will solder parts of your ring but I will solder the bezel down and the big soldering tasks or assist you with the soldering. Soldering takes a lot of practice and the time constraint of the class usually requires my help in that step. No experience necessary, tenacity required. I have 41 years of jewelry building experience, let me guide you through the steps for you to competently take these skills home to apply in your own workshop. Included in the workshop cost is instruction and all materials included. Class starts at 11:00 and ends about 5:00 I have cold beverages bring a snack if you feel you may need one
Student Work
CLASS SCHEDULE
Livingston, Montana classes held May though September
Bisbee Arizona classes held November through April
Learn all the basics in this 3 hour class. Design a functional hip and comfortable pair of earrings, that you will take home with you.This class is the easiest of all my classes. It is combined with the Mother Nature class you can choose your project once you get to class. Learn techniques using a jewelers saw, how to change a saw blade, learn how to use a bench pin, soldering, filling and finishing. You can customize your earring design to suit your style, but must be similar to the steps we are learning in this course. All materials included.
Mother Nature: Madre Natura this will be a fun class. You will build a bug or a leaf design pair of earrings necklace or ring using brass, silver and real pearls. All materials are included in price. I will have examples you can either copy or expand your own ideas off of. If you bring your own project ideas they must be about the same amount of time similar to the class examples and comparable amounts of silver will be available to use. Class will be about 3+ hours
To Nancy Daniels
Thank you for seeing something in me before I ever saw it in myself.
When I was still working in the service industry — unsure of who I was or where I was going — you were the first person to recognize my artistic eye. You reminded me that creativity could be a path, not just a dream. I still remember when you shared that you, too, used to work in restaurants — and how jewelry changed your life. In that moment, I felt less alone, and for the first time, I could imagine a future shaped by my hands, not just my hustle
I will forever cherish your 'Prick' piece that you made for the Central Schools Project remake show. It holds a special place in my heart as a reminder that life can be harsh, but it’s also what you make of it. As a Scorpio, this gift I purchased for my husband Floyd is deeply meaningful and keeps your spirit close
Your guidance, patience, and belief in me lit a spark that’s never gone out. You didn’t just teach me how to make jewelry — you helped me see myself as an artist. That changed everything
Nancy, thank you for changing my life with your generosity, your example, and your craft. I carry what you taught me in every piece I create
With deep love and gratitude,
Fernando Serrano
Queen of the Rodeo
LIABILITY
The student acknowledges that jewelry-making involves inherent risks of injury. While Hammer and Heat Jewelry School maintains a safe environment, safety equipment and precautions, the student agrees not to hold the school liable for any personal accidents or injuries that may occur during a class or on the premises.By registering for a class, you agree to these terms.
Stack Rings with a focus on Soldering
This class will focus on soldering with demonstrations and hands on exercises. You'll learn how to make soldered connections using simplified, professional techniques, you will have the option of a Smith lil torch using propane and oxygen with regulators. Also we will have a butane torch good for smaller projects. This class will cover soldering tools, materials, fueling and lighting your torch. Rather than focusing on the big end product like our main ring class where I do the much of the complicated soldering this class is more technique building with you soldering all your parts and pieces. Ending a with a small stack of 3-4 rings and one small stone ring you will bezel set. All materials included I have a beautiful selection of gemstones for you to choose from including peridot, tourmalines, turquoise, apatite, labradorite and lots of other choices.
Men’s Ring Class
You will build a very cool ring learning loads of skills. Sizing, sawing, stamping , some soldering, bezel setting. I have a great selection of stones for you to choose from. All materials included. This class is fun hard work.
