NYC Jewelry Lab by Carolina Iwanow is a green jewelry studio that offers classes and workshops in metalsmithing. Students will learn ancient hand crafting skills, modern tools and techniques, and create their own jewelry pieces under the personalized and hands-on guidance of Carolina.
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NYC Jewelry Lab by Carolina Iwanow offers jewelry classes and workshops that enable the students to explore and develop their inherent creativity as well as technical aspects of the craft.
Metalsmithing is a very ancient craft that exist since the cave era, metal transformed human life. Beauty and body decoration are indeed a human obsession. Working with precious metals is one of the most versatile and amazing crafts you can ever experience. When you craft metal you deal with art, design, alchemy, mathematics, physics, nature, chemistry and patience. Crafting temples the spirit.
NYC Jewelry Lab is a green Jewelry studio. Carolina is very diligent about crafting jewelry in the safest way. She do not use hazardous chemicals.
At Carolina Iwanow’s classes, students will learn how to design, learn and earn ancient hand crafting skills and understanding modern tools and techniques. From introductory level courses to professional fine jewelry, contemporary jewelry & fashion jewelry, design & metal production. Carolina offers as well a big variety of skilled workshops. Her goal as an instructor is to teach the secrets and techniques of design & jewelry and how to make ideas come to life through one of the most amazing and versatile crafts in this earth: Metalsmithing.
Silabous of the class:
From the very first minute students will learn a design exercise and they will design their own first jewel from scratch ( it can be a pendant, earrings or a ring) students will learn the characteristics of precious metals and how they behave, they will also learn how to transfer it to metal, how to saw, file, sand, anneal, solder, clean, use the flex shaft and the polisher machine. For the second exercise student will learn how to carve a ring out of wax and then the student will have the amazing experience to outsource their very first wax carving at the wax casting supplier at the Diamond District. in the third exercise the student will learn how to forge and hand stamp metal into a few cuffs or rings or chocker or hoops, for the fourth exercise the student will learn how to do a fine silver bezel setting pendant or ring with granulation or twisted wire ornaments. At the end of this five classes the student will have from 4 to 6 pieces ready.
Carolina’s classes are very personalized and super hands on.
Carolina Iwanow was born in Argentina and she is a jeweler for 28 years and she teaches jewelry for 20 years. She studied fashion & textile design at the University of Buenos Aires and contemporary jewelry with jeweler Jorge Castanon, European and Argentinian folklore chasing & repusee silver Pottery with master jeweler Jorge Pablo Pallarols. Also she developed much of her knowledge of jewelry and the jewelry industry through first-hand experience designing, producing and manufacturing fine jewelry and high end fashion jewelry for the biggest brands and fashion brands in Argentina and worldwide (such as Bebe, Guess, Marciano, Disney, Eva Mendez, NYC & Co, Ona Saez, Vulk, Rusty, Invicta etc.) She had her first jewelry art gallery in Buenos Aires. In 1998 she started to teach jewelry & design at the University of Architecture of Buenos Aires and at her own studio forming a lot of jeweler. She has her pieces exhibited at galleries worldwide including Saatchi & Saatchi, London.
Materials: the materials are included for the first class and after this Carolina will send a full list of suppliers and also a very versatile list of materials that it can be customized to buy the minimum amount of materials the suppliers sell accommodating this for a student on a budget.
Tools: Student don’t need to buy any tools for Carolina’s class. NYC Jewelry Lab it’s a fully equipped jewelry studio.
Reviews of NYC Jewelry Lab by Carolina Iwanow
(4.9-star rating across
99 reviews)
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Andy A. on 4/16/2024
Carolina is awesome. Very knowledgeable and patient to beginners. I made a few rings under her guidance but with complete creative freedom. I'd love to stay in touch with her in the future for any advice I might need as I continue to make jewelry. I'd definitely take her class again.
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by terri p. on 3/29/2024
Great class. Great teacher
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Naidre M. on 1/29/2024
Carolina is a patient and attentive teacher.
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Anonymous review on 1/3/2024
Loved the class! It was so informative, educational and hands on. It’s perfect for beginners. 100% recommend!
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Anonymous review on 11/7/2023
unfortunately she had an emergency and had to postpone the classes, I have attended 2 classes so far and have not heard from her since.
update - unfortunately her mother had passed away. She is back in the US and and she will be continuing her classes
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Steve S. on 10/7/2023
This course opened my eyes to the world of jewelry making and make me want to set up a bench at home. Particularly valuable were the list of connections in the Diamond District. These new connections will reduce my material costs by half. Highly recommend this course for those who want to take their jewelry to the next level.
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Jody E. on 8/11/2023
Wonderful class! I’ve learned so much from Carolina, she is an excellent instructor.
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Jeannine b. on 5/29/2023
These have been the best summer Saturdays I have spent in a very long time. Carolina is instantly lovable, with so much knowledge that she freely, enthusiastically gives to us. Not just about making jewelry, but the art of alchemy and the history and chemistry that threads its way through the craft. I love this class so much, and I plan to continue my relationship with her if I’m able.
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Anonymous review on 4/3/2023
This class and the instructor Carolina are amazing, so helpful and so knowledgeable. I will be enrolling for a second session!
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Isabelle P. on 3/1/2023
Carolina is extremely knowledgeable with a warm personality. She fosters an environment of creativity and learning, all while remaining high energy and positive. 100% recommend!
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Anonymous review on 2/14/2023
Carolina is a fantastic instructor. No matter what direction you want to take jewelry making, hobbyist-professional, Carolina will be able to help you along your journey.
It is important to know what you get out of this is what you put in. Metalsmithing is thousands of years of knowledge and won’t be compressed into a short amount of time. The first set of classes you will begin to work on basic fundamentals while working on your first pieces. This will require you to interact with businesses up on 47th street, while at times this can be frustrating, the finished jewelry will be worth the time put in.
Carolina is very passionate about the art form, and you will learn a tremendous amount in the class. She is very easy to reach if you have questions.
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Anonymous review on 12/5/2022
Great class! Love the teacher! Fun environment.
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Anonymous review on 10/25/2022
The instructor is creative and friendly and very experienced. There was much to learn in the class. Unfortunately, for me, being based in Manhattan, it was too difficult to get to the location in Williamsburg so I did not continue the class.
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Gayle W. on 7/6/2022
I am really enjoying the Metalsmithing class. Carolina is not only a very talented jeweler and metalsmither; she is a wonderful teacher and person.! We have many hours to learn and she finds time for each of us. There are usually only 3 other people in the studio at the same time. I am learning the basics of metalsmithing and Carolina is immensely supportive and I made a ring already after only 3 classes. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn metalsmithing, be creative and have some relaxing craft time with a wonderful educator.
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Anna Marie H. on 6/30/2022
The Art of Metalsmithing Jewelry Design with Carolina was an amazing experience! It was the perfect introductory class for someone who has never worked in metalsmithing before, and I felt comfortable learning and growing throughout the 5 week curriculum. Carolina offers a wide variety of expertise and also makes class fun! She gives total creative freedom to her students and ensures that their pieces turn out the way they envisioned. I would absolutely recommend this class for anyone looking to explore a new art medium or solidify skills they already possess in the art of jewelry making. This class is great for people of all levels! I walked away with three beautiful new pieces that I can't wait to show off!
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Gayle W. on 6/13/2022
Carolina, the teacher is a very accomplished metalsmith/jeweler. She has infinite patience and love for her craft. It's been a joy to learn to make jewelry with her. The environment of the studio is also one of comfort and creativity. I highly recommend this coure.!!!
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Abbir M. on 10/1/2021
Carolina is one of the most amazing and caring instructors I have ever met. Her class is fast paced but I have learned so much in the little time that I have been with her. She also has such a bright and fun personality.
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Mary F. on 8/10/2021
The class was fabulous!
Jewelry Making Wax Addition Technique
Reviewed by Anna A. on 5/4/2021
Carolina is so passionate and I loved her class! Thank you for being so inspirational!
The Art of Metalsmithing by Carolina Iwanow
Reviewed by Teja C. on 1/8/2021
Carolina is considerate, fun, and a great teacher! Having an amazing time in her class!!
Students who took classes at NYC Jewelry Lab by Carolina Iwanow had positive experiences and learned a variety of skills in metalsmithing and jewelry making. Many students praised Carolina for her knowledge, passion, and ability to create a creative and supportive learning environment. Students mentioned learning basic fundamentals, connections in the Diamond District to reduce material costs, and the art of alchemy and the history and chemistry of jewelry making. Students also appreciated Carolina's individual attention and the opportunity to work on personalized projects at their own pace. Overall, the reviews highlight the valuable knowledge and skills that students were able to gain from taking classes at NYC Jewelry Lab.
Quotes:
1. "This course opened my eyes to the world of jewelry making and make me want to set up a bench at home... Particularly valuable were the list of connections in the Diamond District. These new connections will reduce my material costs by half."
2. "Carolina is extremely knowledgeable with a warm personality. She fosters an environment of creativity and learning, all while remaining high energy and positive."
3. "The Art of Metalsmithing Jewelry Design with Carolina was an amazing experience! It was the perfect introductory class for someone who has never worked in metalsmithing before... I would absolutely recommend this class for anyone looking to explore a new art medium or solidify skills they already possess in the art of jewelry making."
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