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BEGINNING JEWELRY & METALSMITHING *

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Spruill Center for the Arts Membership - New and Renewal or Spruill Center for the Arts Membership - New and Renewal


Course Number: 261JEAA140

Dates: Thursday, January 15 - March 19, 2026
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Meets: Thu 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM , 10 sessions

Fee: $310.00

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Please note: this course requires membership in Spruill Center for the Arts Membership - New and Renewal or Spruill Center for the Arts Membership - New and Renewal

Learn the basic techniques of jewelry fabrication and metalsmithing by making pieces such as bracelets, pendants, and rings. Students will learn soldering with a torch, piercing, finishing, forming, forging, and bezel stone setting.
For beginners, THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY.
There will be NEW PROJECTS each quarter!
All necessary tools are provided. Students will need to purchase their own metal, which will cost approximately $85-$125 - supplies will be discussed further during the first class.
For information on instructors, please visit www.spruillarts.org.
Fee: $310.00

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Non-member$ 275.00
Optional FeeDonation$ 1.00
Mandatory FeeJewelry Lab Fee$ 35.00

Susan Saul

Necklace by Susan Saul

susancsaul@gmail.com
Susan's Classes

Armed with a BFA from UC Santa Barbara, a vintage truck and camper, and big dreams, Susan Saul set out across the country in the winter of 1980 to make a life for herself in Georgia. What began as an adventure that December has grown into a lifelong creative journey.

Susan first built her career as a printmaker and mixed-media artist, creating original artwork for residential and commercial spaces nationwide. But when jewelry making captured her heart, everything changed. She dove into her new craft through community arts programs, workshops, and immersive retreats. Her curiosity and love of learning-combined with a deep appreciation for the processes and materials of metalsmithing-have fueled her artistic growth for more than three decades.

For many years, Susan has shared her expertise by teaching metalsmithing and jewelry at Spruill and with other schools and guilds. While studio work is often solitary, she finds joy and connection in the classroom, watching her students discover their own creative spark.

As conversations about creativity and well-being gain momentum in today's world, Susan has also embraced her role as a Certi?ed Creativity Coach. She believes that creativity is innate to all humans, yet too often limited by self-doubt or circumstance. Through her coaching, she is committed to helping others overcome these barriers and step fully into their own creative expression.

You can ?nd Susan's jewelry at Topaz Gallery in Buckhead, GA, and Nobles Metales in Marietta, GA, as well as on her website www.susansauldesign.com, Facebook @susansauldesign , and Instagram @susansauldesign


Bracelet by Susan Saul

Earrings by Susan Saul

Date Day Time Location
01/15/2026Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 207
01/22/2026Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 207
01/29/2026Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 207
02/05/2026Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 207
02/12/2026Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 207
02/19/2026Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 207
02/26/2026Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 207
03/05/2026Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 207
03/12/2026Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 207
03/19/2026Thursday10 AM to 1 PM RM 207

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