Please Note: This class has an additional schedule changes.

The jewelry in the Cooper Hewitt’s Susan Grant Lewin Collection embodies the ingenious use of alternative materials such as plastics, paper, and found objects. Using the collection as an inspiration and with an emphasis on upcycled materials, students learn to refine readily available trash items into unique works of contemporary jewelry. The techniques that are covered include choosing and working with alternative materials with an emphasis on safety, using a jeweler's saw to cut precise one-of-a-kind shapes from sheet metal, and the cold connection techniques of riveting and tab-setting. Some previous jewelry-making experience is recommended (such as Introduction to Beading); previous metalwork experience is not required.

Note: This is the first of a series (stay tuned for related programs).

Special Program Information

• The instructor is Mïa Vollkommer.
• This program includes 6 sessions, 3 hours each.
• Additional Update: This class will not meet on October 25 and November 1.
• NOTE: Registration will close for this program at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, September 26, 2025.

General Information

• This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction online.
• All Studio Arts programs require an online registration for each participant so that the instructor can provide individual attention to every student registered for the online program.
• This program will be recorded. Please see our FAQ for recording terms and conditions.
• Please refer to the "Materials for this program" section for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program.
• View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.