Final Finishes

 Class Description

Taught by Odette Channel

This class is for anyone who wants to take their work to the next level! With jewelry, whether a piece reads as "finished" comes down to how intentionally the surface was treated. This may be a simple process like throwing it in the tumbler, or a more complex process like polishing to a mirror finish. It may even combine multiple techniques as with a glowy satin finish or a transitioning texture. Learn to achieve the look you're going for with this comprehensive 8-week course on finishing. Gain a better understanding of what to look for between different grits and compounds, as well as how to control your tools for maximum consistency and that perfect "final finish".

Students will work on practice rings, bringing each one up to a different finish: high polish, satin finish, and a textured finish of their choice. Towards the end of the course, students will have the option to bring in their own work for troubleshooting.

This class is for beginner and intermediate level jewelers; students with prior metalsmithing experience. To take this course students are expected to have basic familiarity with jewelry making processes. Our Welcome to Jewelry class offers this introduction.

Class size 4 – 12 students.

All students enrolled in this multi-session course will receive free punch cards to support their coursework outside of class time. punch card amounts are dependent on the length of the class session, see our chart here. These hours can be used during Open Studio and are valid for the duration of the course. Additionally, students have access to discounted hourly student rates and 12-hour bench cards.

Early Bird pricing for the Spring Session will be $580 and in effect until March 16th, 2026 when pricing will increase to $620.

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours through the duration of the session.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.