Feel the joy of creating your very own piece of wearable art
About School
Learn to create your own jewelry Ayaka Nishi Jewelry School is a private jewelry school in the private studio of a jewelry artist. We provide semi-private classes with a small number of only six students per class. From the first class experience, curriculum, you can choose Beginner’s Course that includes 12 sessions, Wax Course, such as Free Production Course, depending on the purpose. For a student with no experience of jewelry production, we will teach you carefully from scratch. Would you like to partake in jewelry making fun together in an artistic space in a home-like environment?
Class Schedule
About Course 1 Day Jewelry Making Class The one day class is an experience for people who want to be exposed jewelry production.Under the guidance of the teacher, you will create a small ring with a diamond setting for 3 hours. It is also possible to engrave your initials and a date to make this piece an original. Production Time: 3 hours Tuition: $150 Material Cost Included (In the case of brass or gold) As a request, you can make in 14K Gold ($330) and 18K Gold ($380) as well.
Beginner’s Course These classes are for students with no experience in jewelry production. The class meets 12 times and teaches you how to use different tools of jewelry production including sawing, soldering, hammering, polishing, and stone setting. With these different tools, students will produce their own jewelry. 12 Sessions (36Hours) Tuition: $840 Material Cost: $75 If you want to use gold and silver, you must pay separately
Free Production Course In this course, it is recommended for the student to have prior experience and basic knowledge of jewelry production. Also, the curriculum is much more flexible and the student will be creating their own idea with the guidance of the teacher.
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Inspirations Making original couple ring or wedding ring with your partner will be a special experience.Buying our class as a gift can be unique idea as well. You can make original handcrfted jewelry as a surprise gift for a special person. Jewelry Making experience can be a fun activity for couple and groups.
Original Wedding Ring
Experience Gift
Bachelorette Party
Couple Ring
Student Work
About Instructor
Ayaka Nishi “ To create your own one-of-a-kind jewelry is a rewarding experience. To allow my students to enjoy the experience, I teach carefully step-by-step with student-oriented instruction. �
Her signature work using the shape and material of natural bone, coral, and cells have been featured by national and international magazines and films such as Vogue Italy, ELLE U.S., and Vogue U.K, Avengers Infinity War, Beyonce and FKA Twigs music video, Google Glass CM.
F.I.T. (Fashion Institute of Technology New York) Jewelry Design Department graduate Atomi Gakuen Women’s University graduate - Aesthetics and Art History Japan Jewelry Craft School graduate Studied engraving with Minato Nakamura Studio Jewelers graduate
Ayaka Nishi Jewelry Brand Website: www.ayakanishi.com
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Q&A
Q: Is it okay if I am a complete beginner?
A: Since the classes are semi-private in that the total class size is six people, students will be taught carefully. Because of this, total beginners are welcome in our classes because the teacher will be able to support the student individually.
Q: Do I have to bring anything when I attend classes?
A: There is nothing in particular students should bring to the studio as all tools and materials, including aprons, are provided in the classroom. Since we are creating fine work, long nails may cause difficulty in using tools. Also, it can be dangerous if your hair is long while you are using some tools. Therefore, we highly recommend that you tie your hair back during the course.
Q: How many students are in each class? A: There are 6 open spots in our studio.
Q: How flexible are your cancellations?
A: We understand that there may be some circumstances where you may miss a class and because of this we are able to reschedule your class within a 72 hour notice in advance. Please note that our class spots are limited, so rescheduling will depend on both your next availability along with ours.
Q: When can I start?
A: Based on your availability and ours, you can start the course on the day you sign up for.You may continue the course depending on the indivisual pace.
Life is too short to wear boring jewelry!
319 E9th Street, West Basement, New York, NY 10003 TEL: 347-813-1237 Email: school@ayakanishi.com Website: www.ayakanishijewelryschoolnyc.com