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So you want to learn to make beautiful jewelry?
YOU are in the right place! I’ll make your online class experience fun and simple. My goal is to create detailed and clear online course content you can enjoy from the privacy of your home studio. All you need is a computer, laptop or mobile device, metalsmithing tools in your work space, and my tutorials! I’ve taught thousands of happy students and I've been teaching online goldsmithing courses for over a decade.
How do online classes work?
My classes contain several hours of pre recorded, detailed video instructions to help you take your skills to the next level. You can ask questions along the way and I’ll show you everything and every tool I use on each project. It's like having me with you holding your hand teaching you everything you would learn if you were here in my studio with me!
UNLIKE other online classes, I'll be available! ! You will have my text message number and you can email me (see my contact page) I'll make sure you can get all the materials you need to complete the course and be successful! I'll share the skills required for each class in the course description too, To take my classes you should be able to saw and solder.
How Long will I have access to the Videos?
While most classes run about 4 months, others may run much longer depending on the amount of content in the class. Once the class ends you will no longer have access to the videos, not to worry!!!! You will have plenty of time to complete the project, however it is important to set aside time from the start and not wait the last minute to begin.
You can rewind or skip ahead and work at your own pace until class ends! Students have plenty of time and often make more than one piece from the class. I also recommend you sign up as soon as registration opens for early access to the class content!
I try to repeat each class about every 8 months. To be notified when a class registration opens please subscribe ( at the bottom of the this page). I also offer retakes of a class for 1/2 price also in case you want a refresher next time the class runs.
You can view class details and video previews by clicking on the PURCHASE link.
After you complete your purchase, You will be emailed a password which will allow entry into the class where you will find a detailed supply list which will include places to get anything you need ( and do not already have in your studio arsenal) for the class.
Click header links at the top of of the site to see class schedules and some FREE videos!
“I just completed Leslie’s Cuff Royale class, and it was awesome, best instruction I’ve ever seen, It’s almost impossible to fail!”
“I just wanted to say I love learning from and watching Leslie demo her techniques. Her classes teach so much more than she promises in her course descriptions. It’s like being able to follow a master silversmith around in her studio for a few days. Well worth the $$ to be able to move my skills up to the next level with someone who really knows her stuff and knows how to pass her knowledge on to her students. Thank you for doing this, Leslie!”
“I have learned SO many new and useful things in Leslie’s classes! While it is true that some require tool purchases etc to get the full benefit out to the classes, I feel the classes are extremely good value for $ spent! Her videos are just great...they are really just like being in the studio with her. The videos are split into segments and are very easy to refer back to during the time the class is running! Leslie teaches interesting things that can be so useful in all your work, and I feel my skills are growing so much since taking a couple of her classes! My confidence in soldering large pieces, bezels etc has really increased, and I have been introduced to materials and methods that are new to me! Unlike many online classes where it is a video and that’s that, Leslie is always available.
I have taken quite a few online classes, , but dollar to dollar, Leslie’s classes have been the most valuable to me. I look forward to seeing what new classes she will run next!!”
“I just finished the last video in Love & Lockets online class. My piece is nearing completion . Thank you so much for your excellent instruction.
I felt gratitude for you many times during the class and wanted you to know I so appreciated your technical skills and encouraging tone. Thank you Leslie! Your Mandala earrings was my first class with you and I look forward to other classes!
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“I want to thank our fearless and intrepid leader Leslie Kail Villarreal, who never seems to sleep and was always there to answer my questions even when they’d been asked before; for providing excellent guidance and tutelage as well as comic relief when it was needed; and for her never failing belief in her students! ”
“Thanks to Leslie Kail Villarreal, she is a great teacher - she inspires and pushes you to do what you thought you could not!””
“I just wanted to say, Thank You for a great class! I have had to watch it sporadically but finally finished tonight and I loved it! Have to say, hopefully without sounding like a stalker, that you have been one of my favorite youtube jewelry experts and I was so excited to be able to take your class. Your instructions are easy to follow and your style and attention to detail are amazing! Hopefully I can take an in person class in person since I don’t live too far from you.” ”