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Carolina is awesome. Very knowledgeable and patient to beginners. I made a few rings under her guidance but with complete creative freedom. I'd love to stay in touch with her in the future for any advice I might need as I continue to make jewelry. I'd definitely take her class again.
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Great class. Great teacher
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Carolina is a patient and attentive teacher.
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Loved the class! It was so informative, educational and hands on. It’s perfect for beginners. 100% recommend!
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unfortunately she had an emergency and had to postpone the classes, I have attended 2 classes so far and have not heard from her since.
update - unfortunately her mother had passed away. She is back in the US and and she will be continuing her classes
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This course opened my eyes to the world of jewelry making and make me want to set up a bench at home. Particularly valuable were the list of connections in the Diamond District. These new connections will reduce my material costs by half. Highly recommend this course for those who want to take their jewelry to the next level.
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Wonderful class! I’ve learned so much from Carolina, she is an excellent instructor.
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These have been the best summer Saturdays I have spent in a very long time. Carolina is instantly lovable, with so much knowledge that she freely, enthusiastically gives to us. Not just about making jewelry, but the art of alchemy and the history and chemistry that threads its way through the craft. I love this class so much, and I plan to continue my relationship with her if I’m able.
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This class and the instructor Carolina are amazing, so helpful and so knowledgeable. I will be enrolling for a second session!
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Carolina is extremely knowledgeable with a warm personality. She fosters an environment of creativity and learning, all while remaining high energy and positive. 100% recommend!
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Carolina is a fantastic instructor. No matter what direction you want to take jewelry making, hobbyist-professional, Carolina will be able to help you along your journey.
It is important to know what you get out of this is what you put in. Metalsmithing is thousands of years of knowledge and won’t be compressed into a short amount of time. The first set of classes you will begin to work on basic fundamentals while working on your first pieces. This will require you to interact with businesses up on 47th street, while at times this can be frustrating, the finished jewelry will be worth the time put in.
Carolina is very passionate about the art form, and you will learn a tremendous amount in the class. She is very easy to reach if you have questions.
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Great class! Love the teacher! Fun environment.
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The instructor is creative and friendly and very experienced. There was much to learn in the class. Unfortunately, for me, being based in Manhattan, it was too difficult to get to the location in Williamsburg so I did not continue the class.
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I am really enjoying the Metalsmithing class. Carolina is not only a very talented jeweler and metalsmither; she is a wonderful teacher and person.! We have many hours to learn and she finds time for each of us. There are usually only 3 other people in the studio at the same time. I am learning the basics of metalsmithing and Carolina is immensely supportive and I made a ring already after only 3 classes. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn metalsmithing, be creative and have some relaxing craft time with a wonderful educator.
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The Art of Metalsmithing Jewelry Design with Carolina was an amazing experience! It was the perfect introductory class for someone who has never worked in metalsmithing before, and I felt comfortable learning and growing throughout the 5 week curriculum. Carolina offers a wide variety of expertise and also makes class fun! She gives total creative freedom to her students and ensures that their pieces turn out the way they envisioned. I would absolutely recommend this class for anyone looking to explore a new art medium or solidify skills they already possess in the art of jewelry making. This class is great for people of all levels! I walked away with three beautiful new pieces that I can't wait to show off!
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Carolina, the teacher is a very accomplished metalsmith/jeweler. She has infinite patience and love for her craft. It's been a joy to learn to make jewelry with her. The environment of the studio is also one of comfort and creativity. I highly recommend this coure.!!!
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Carolina is one of the most amazing and caring instructors I have ever met. Her class is fast paced but I have learned so much in the little time that I have been with her. She also has such a bright and fun personality.
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The class was fabulous!
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Carolina is so passionate and I loved her class! Thank you for being so inspirational!
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Carolina is considerate, fun, and a great teacher! Having an amazing time in her class!!
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Great class. Learning a lot!
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What a great class! When you find an amazing teacher, never let them go. Wish I had known about this class before!
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It was awesome! Carolina is the best!
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Great, hands-on class. Carolina was very clear, patient and inspiring and gave individual guidance to each student since we were on different levels. My only suggestion is to include a guide or handout on steps so we'd know what's coming next so we can keep it in mind as we're doing each step.
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Such an amazing class and a vibrant, knowledgeable instructor. I learned so much and want to keep learning.
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Fantastic instructor! Highly recommend to anyone interested, covers everything you'd need to know and worth every penny!
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Best class! Learned how to make ring bracelets in such a short time. The teacher Caroline is the best! easy going works at your pace, zen, happy, patient & wise rolled into one. Highly recommend!
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Pretty great class, you will learn a lot
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Loved it. The studio is impressive with all of the best tools. Expert instruction, love Caroline and would highly recommend this course.
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Carolina is awesome and is so knowledgeable. It's nice that everyone can go at their own pace in the class.
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Carolina is such a wonderful instructor. I'd never tried any type of jewelry-making before, so it was a little intimidating to jump right into metalsmithing, but Carolina was able to give me hands-on experience at a pace that works for me straight from day one. I've completely fallen in love and want to continue learning!
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Teacher is extremely knowledgeable, creative and does her best to acommodate students’ needs. Very cool Brooklyn studio is well equipped with an inspiring atmosphere. I liked how we jumped into hands-on activity on day one and got to work on several projects.
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I learned new skills such as wax casting, as well as basics. All students work at their own pace.
Expert instruction and support
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This was a really fun class to take: Carolina is a warm and inviting instructor, and she was amazing at circulating through the shop to attend to everyone as they moved through their personal/class projects. Carolina was flexible and open to student ideas about what they wanted to make, even as she made a point of teaching the basics. In this class, I had the opportunity to learn to cut metal, attach metal to metal, polish, grind, wax-carve and cast (though this process is outsourced). I made a cut metal pendant, a cast ring, and a pair of earrings. I did not have enough time to learn to set a stone, though I could have if I finished my other projects more quickly.
I disliked that I was left with a LOT of leftover materials. They are very expensive and I didn't use most of the materials (metals and saw blades) that I was asked to purchase for the class. I also wish that I had finished the class with a stronger understanding soldering (I didn't get to try it, just got to watch Carolina do it).
I loved that it was such a small class, and that we shared the workshop space with her other, more advanced students. She played great music (Prince, R+B, soul) each week, and made it a convivial space. Carolina was also very accommodating of students needing to reschedule missed classes.
In short, I'd recommend this class for someone who is interested in trying their hand at introductory jewelry making, especially if you don't want to invest in your own tools.
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Carolina is an amazing and inspiring teacher. Absolutely loved this class and would take more with her.
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I really enjoyed this class, it was a fun atmosphere and I really like the pieces I created.
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I love this class & Carolina, she creates a buzzing creative environment while teaching the technics & science of metal smithing. I’m so happy I took this path!
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The teacher is great! Really gives you a whole new appreciation for the art of making jewelry and is a lot of fun at the same time.
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This class provides a terrific overview of many essential metalsmithing techniques. The instructor provides personalized attention to students' hands on development and tailors their learning to their level of experience. Students end the class with several pieces of completed wearable metal jewelry. Highly recommended!!!
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Carolina is an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed this class and her studio.
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I love Carolina's vibe and the vibe of her studio. Her knowledge and expertise is wonderful, but it's her attitude and positive encouragement along the way that helps bring out your creativity and willingness to explore and learn. I would definitely recommend her class to anyone interested in dipping their toes into jewelry and metalsmithing!
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Carolina is great! Classes are fun.
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Love the class! You learn a lot and work on your projects with personalized support. Carolina is a great support in inspiring creativity and helping you make it a reality by teaching you a lot of different techniques.
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This is my first course horse class and I could not be more excited to explore their other offerings.
This particular course inspires new ways of thinking and creativity. The instructor is magnetic and electric and masterful. The attendees are equally dedicated, sincere, and enthusiastic. The atmosphere is nurturing and motivating.
I could go on, but see for yourself!
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Love it! Very hands on! Very ones project is different from the next and you work at your own pace! Its not a traditional teaching style, she comes and works directly with you to create your own personalized piece.
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Carolina's class was the best I have ever taken. She is a true artist and a terrific teacher. Just in these 5 days I have learned so much. She is very open and shares her wisdom with the students she teaches and helps them out in any way that she can. She is very fun to work with! I highly recommend any class that she teaches.
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I absolutely loved being here and learned quite a bit about the work that's put into your pieces. Carolina was so supportive of my idea and gave me tips to make my design work. I highly recommend taking this class because you will definitely end with a piece in your image! Thank you Carolina for being so awesome!
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I appreciated the small class setting. Carolina, the instructor, was very patient & giving with her knowledge and experience. I was very proud of my completed pendant. I look forward to signing up for another class in the near future.
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Learned new exciting things. Carolina is a great teacher and a very nice person
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Love my classes with Carolina. She's an amazing and patient teacher. Always encouraging, even when self doubting yourself.