Classes
“you are never too old, too wise or too smart to learn something new”
Our Teachers
Carlos Godoy
Carlos is a jewelry designer and maker with more than 30 years of’ experience. The passion for mokume-gane, a secular technique originally from Japan, is the basis of the art used by him, and we cab say that he is one of the greatest specialists in this technique in Brazil. Carlos can be considered a multi-talent artist. That’s how mök, his design studio, was born, where he creates and manufactures his pieces.
Such creativity has already brought him important awards. In 2004, the piece “Samambaia” was one of the finalists in Anglo Gold Designer Fórum Brasil. In more recent editions of the same contest, Carlos stood out in the Designer category, with the “Guerreira Real” tiara and the pieces “Pluri” and “Enigma”.
“My goal is to pass on my knowledge acquired, to disseminate everything I learned from the books I read and the teachers I had. I don’t see a point in not sharing all this with people who want to improve and so continue my work” Carlos says.
Svenja Kalteich
Svenja holds a degree in Art History from the University of Munich and started her artistic career as a successful ceramist to the point of exhibiting her pieces in several international galleries and exporting to several countries.
However, her interest in jewelry intensified over the years and the use of clay as a material for making jewelry did not attract her. “They break so easily and this limits the artist’s creativity.”, she says. And that was the moment when she needed a change: she went to New York and spent 6 months taking an intensive jewelry course at Studio Jewelers. “After my ceramist phase, I found my new favorite material in silver”, she says. In addition to making silver jewelry in her studio, researching the application of copper, acrylic and wood in her jewelry pieces, she also returned to teaching. “I admire people who want to learn while having fun at the same time. This is not only possible, but it’s the goal of my class!” says Svenja. “Fun has a positive effect on motivation levels, determining what we learn and how much we retain.” As a teacher, Svenja inspires, motivates and works the growth of each student respecting the students own speed and rhythm. “We all have our own time to do, resolve and learn things. I
Courses
Basic Jewelry Classes (36 hours)
Teacher: Svenja Kalteich
Ideal for beginners. The student learns to deal with the basic handling of metal, gets to know various techniques such as sawing, laminating, welding and polishing, and is already capable to produce rings, earrings and pendants. Meeting weekly, 3 hours class, 12 weeks.
Intermediate and Advanced Jewelry Classes
Teacher: Carlos Godoy
After the introduction and mastery of basic techniques, it is time to improve execution, to train more and to develop your own style. In the intermediate classes we want the student to find his own style, choosing his own projects with access to more varied techniques. Meeting weekly, lasting 3 hours, 24 weeks.
For those who want to improve further, we offer the advanced classes, which serve students and goldsmiths who want to develop complex projects or specialize in more specific techniques. Weekly meeting, 3 hours class.
Workshops
The two studios, Vinhedo and Queluz, offer workshops with internationally recognized professionals who are invited to share their knowledge on specific topics and techniques. However, feel free to talk to us about courses or professionals that may arouse your interest.
Open studio
The studio offers students with advanced experience the opportunity to use all studio facilities, make their jewelry, practice learned techniques on their own. It is the time to create and train, exchange experiences, face adversity and find solutions. The open studio is a great opportunity to individually develop your own style and creativity even faster.
We offer several workbenches, laminators, polishing machine, dies, emery, torches, rotary engines and a small photographic studio. Please note that the students are asked to bring their own jewelry material, as well as the necessary personal tools, such as sandpaper, saws, drills, etc.
Schedules and packages to match.