Baltimore Jewelry Center

Open to anyone regardless of educational or artistic background, the BJC's offerings and the program provides affordable educational opportunities by subsidizing class, workshop, and studio rental costs. In addition to its education program, the Baltimore Jewelry Center helps metal and jewelry artists grow sustainable business practices by offering professional development, sales opportunities, and a promotional platform.

The BJC is the preeminent independent jewelry and metalsmithing program in the Mid-Atlantic. We offer a curriculum that is on par with programs offered at art colleges across the country at a deeply discounted price. Through our studio access program, both new and established metalsmiths and jewelers can access excellent equipment and knowledgeable support. Through our gallery and exhibitions program, we expose the public to the breadth of contemporary jewelry.

About classes and certificate:
Classes at the Baltimore Jewelry Center are open to anyone with an interest in learning metalsmithing and jewelry skills. Classes are offered on a quarterly basis and our offerings rotate each session.
More information about classes and to register visit.

The Baltimore Jewelry Center certificate is a structured plan for taking classes that ensures students receive the education most suited for their jewelry-making goals. The certificate program is suited for students who are interested in one or a combination of the following goals: developing a fulfilling personal practice; creating a body of production work and applying for shows; creating a body of one-of-a-kind work suitable for exhibitions. The certificate program assists students in the development of their craft, helps students increase their competency in creating high caliber work, and ensures that students leave the program in the skills and craftsmanship of jewelry design and fabrication and knowledgeable about the contemporary jewelry field.
More information about the specific classes and each certificate track.

About the BJC's artist in residence program: 
The BJC offers an robust artist in residency program with options for both emerging and mid-career artists, including a one-month residency for BIPOC (black, indigenous, person of color) identifying artists, a one-month emerging artist residency, a one-month mid-career artist residency, and a three-month artist residency open to both emerging and mid-career artists. 
Learn more about our residency offerings and what supports are offered for the difference programs on our website.

Scholarships and work-study position:
The Baltimore Jewelry Center offers scholarships and work-study positions in each session. Scholarships cover the full tuition of the course and provide unlimited bench rental for the duration of the class. Work-study provides a 50% discount on class tuition and requires 2 hours of service to the studio a week for the duration of the class.
More information about scholarships and work-study.
 
Studio rental:
Studio access can be purchased through rental. Renters are not required to be in a class at the BJC, but must have some experience in a metals/jewelry studio to rent if they are not enrolled in a class.
More information about rental and studio access.

List of Instructors:
Shane Prada, Director
Elliot Keeley, Studio Manager, Instructor
Andy Lowrie, Instructor
Molly Shulman, Instructor, Youth Programs Instructor
Adam Atkinson, Instructor/Teaching Fellow
J Diamond, Instructor/Teaching Fellow
April Wood, Instructor
Katja Toporski, Instructor
Shana Kroiz, Instructor
Kirsten Rook, Instructor
James Betts, Instructor