ACC Jewelry Department

05/11/2026

04/13/2026

We are currently enrolling for our Summer 2026 semester of jewelry-making classes at Austin Community College! Classes are already beginning to fill; if the desired class is full, get on the waitlist — we usually have some openings after the first payment deadline. All of our classes are also available as Continuing Education.

We have classes in fabrication, casting, repair, stonesetting, engraving, business, and more! No prior experience necessary — beginners are always welcome! ⚒️🔥💍

Any questions? Let us know! 😊

🔗 Summer schedule: https://tinyurl.com/accjewelrysummer26
🔗 Enrollment info: https://sites.austincc.edu/jewelry/enroll/

02/17/2026

Join us next Tuesday for a special guest presentation by TechForm Casting! TechForm is located in Portland, Oregon and specializes in the production casting of precious metals, namely gold and platinum. This presentation will cover topics such as basic metallurgy, the nuances of production casting, and designing with optimal casting outcomes in mind. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from an expert in this field who has extensive experience in both CAD and casting.

When & Where:
Tuesday, February 24th, 5 - 6:30pm
ACC Highland Campus
Building 4000, Room 4.2205.00

This event is open to the public. See you there!

12/16/2025

Amazing enameling work by our students this semester! 🙌😃🔥

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Enameling 2 ✨
What an amazing experience watching these students come into their own for refined projects with some serious skill! ⚒️
Emphasis on teaching plique a jour both in silver and fusing argentium (yes, it’s possible!)
As always, I am a proud teacher at the end of this semester 💗

12/02/2025

We are currently enrolling for our Spring 2026 semester of jewelry-making classes at Austin Community College! We still have room available in some classes, including several of our beginner classes. If the desired class is full, get on the waitlist — we usually have some openings after the first payment deadline. All of our classes are also available as Continuing Education.

We have classes in fabrication, casting, repair, stonesetting, engraving, CAD, drawing, metal forming, chainmaille, business, and more! No prior experience necessary — beginners are always welcome! ⚒️🔥💍

Any questions? Let us know! 😊

Learn to make jewelry in Austin, TX. Jewelry making is an ancient art that’s alive and well today. If you see yourself creating and restoring ageless treasures as a professional jeweler, Austin Community College’s Jewelry Department can provide the knowledge and skills you need. Our hands-on ins...

11/26/2025

We are currently enrolling for our Spring 2026 semester of jewelry-making classes at Austin Community College! We still have room available in some classes, including several of our beginner classes. If the desired class is full, get on the waitlist — we usually have some openings after the first payment deadline. All of our classes are also available as Continuing Education.

We have classes in fabrication, casting, repair, stonesetting, engraving, CAD, drawing, metal forming, chainmaille, business, and more! No prior experience necessary — beginners are always welcome! ⚒️🔥💍

Any questions? Let us know! 😊

11/24/2025

ACC closes beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 26. The College reopens Monday, December 1. Spring registration remains open.

11/18/2025

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⚒️🔥✨THERE ARE STILL A FEW SEATS LEFT in my Spring Metal Forming Class! First class is Jan 22, and will be every M/W morning from 9-1140. I have a ton of awesome projects in store and will also be presenting a quarterly Special Topic!! I’m working really hard on fine tuning the curriculum to be suitable for all, and we’ll explore many different techniques for achieving great results!

The class is offered both for credit and as Continuing Education for the same price. Visit this link to register for CE or register for credit through your ACC student account

https://continue.austincc.edu/schedule/coursedetails.php?cid=25091&year=2026&term=226SCE

10/29/2025

Austin Community College’s Jewelry Department is offering a full semester course on weaving Chainmaille this Spring! Taught by Deborah Wilson Taylor of Femailler, this course utilizes fully online asynchronous training, and is available as both Credit or Continuing Education. When registering for this 16-week long class through Continuing Education, the price is kept affordable (about $400 in tuition, and about another $250 in tools, materials, and fees). And because the class is delivered online, students can enroll from anywhere in the country.

Check the Spring ’26 Continuing Education course schedule for more details: https://tinyurl.com/ACCJewelrySpring26CE

Questions? Let us know! 😊

Special Topics: Introduction to Chainmaille Class Info Want to learn to weave chainmaille jewelry? Introduction to Chainmaille is taught by Deborah Wilson Taylor of Femailler, and available online through Austin Community College. Learn the fundamentals of chainmaille, including proper weaving techn...

10/17/2025

Come join us this weekend at Gem Capers in the Palmer Events Center!

• Friday 9am - 6pm
• Saturday 9am - 6pm
• Sunday 10am - 5pm

We will be doing fun demos and giving out fun freebies as well as lots of information about our classes and programs. We’d love to see you there! 😃