Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making Studio

Housed within the Ann Arbor Art Center’s historic downtown building located at 117 West Liberty Street, this Metalsmithing and Jewelry Making Studio is the only one of its kind, outside of a college or university setting, open to the public in the Ann Arbor area. This unique space offers year-round class programming led by expert instructors and provides open studio times for artists and jewelry makers to work independently.

This space was last renovated in 2015 with funding for this project made possible through generous gifts of support from the Buhr Foundation, Masco Cabinetry, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA).  Additional resource assistance included: JC Beal Construction, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation.

Facility improvements combined with equipment upgrades enable the Art Center to expand and increase program offerings, including jewelry making, design and fabrication, torch work and metalsmithing techniques, and encaustic painting.

Whether you are a couple looking to craft unique wedding rings, a dentist reconnecting with you passion for metalwork, a beginner wanting to learn the art of jewelry making, or a master jeweler looking for access to a comprehensive suite of tools, the Art Center continues to be a unique resource for aspiring and professional artists to work comfortably, safely, and creatively.

Parents: Be sure to check out our Teen Metalsmithing Camp offered this Summer 2025!

INQUIRIES

If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Jewelry Studio Manager Lainey Queen:

LAINEY QUEEN
education@annarborartcenter.org
734-926-4131