Ayaka Nishi Jewelry School is a private jewelry school located within the working studio of jewelry artist Ayaka Nishi in New York City.
We offer small, semi-private classes in a creative and supportive studio environment. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced maker, you can learn jewelry-making techniques at your own pace through our One-Day Jewelry Making Class and Continuing Course.
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Maximum 6–7 students per class
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Access to professional jewelry-making tools and equipment
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Private lessons available upon request
Please view our updated tool list for available equipment and visit our Private Classes page for more information about private lessons.
Welcome to
Ayaka Nishi
Jewelry Design School
Popular Courses
We offer 1 Day Jewelry Making Class and Continuing course for multiple sessions package.
1 Day Jewelry Making Class
The one-day jewelry making class is an experience for people who want to be exposed to jewelry production.
Under the guidance of the teacher, you will create a small ring and set a diamond for 3 hours.This class is perfect for someone who want to enjoy creative activity with your friend, partner and family.
Continuing Course
Our Continuing Course is perfect for students who want to develop their jewelry-making skills over time. Learn techniques such as sawing, soldering, stone setting, and wax carving while bringing your own ideas to life. With a flexible curriculum and personalized guidance, students of all levels can learn at their own pace.
Private Sessions provide personalized instruction and a fully customized jewelry-making experience. Create wedding rings, develop a special project, or enjoy a creative activity with friends, family, or colleagues. Perfect for couples, team-building events, and special occasions. All skill levels are welcome.
Single class / Continuing course
Create your own wedding rings, engagement rings, or couple rings in this hands-on class. Choose your materials, textures, and finishes, add personalized lettering, and set a 2mm diamond. Simple silver or brass rings with a 2mm diamond start at $185 per person. For more customized designs, we also offer private sessions and continuing courses.
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Single class / Continuing course
1 on 1 online Consultation is for someone who wants to ask specific questions about jewelry design and jewelry making.If you need some expert advice, we can set a consultation using a zoom or face time.
Why Us?
Small Class
Our class is small. Each class fits up to 6 students and we have one main instructor. Each student jewelry bench has its own torch setting.
Our instructor, Ayaka is an active Jewelry Designer and jewelry brand owner before an educator. She has run her brand for 17 years and her jewelry has been featured on many well-known magazines including Vogue, ELLE.
We can teach from complete beginners to an experienced student. All levels are welcome!
Our jewelry studio has all tools and materials so you don’t need to buy your own tools to start learning. After you learn jewelry making in our class and if you feel comfortable to buy your own tools, you can ask advice.
You can start anytime
Since in our class, each student work on a different project, there is not a starting date for each course. You can start anytime at your convenience.
We can help you to make your own wedding ring or engagement ring in 14K gold or 18K gold for a wedding ring, engagement ring
What our students say
"My 14-year-old son and I took Ayaka’s jewelry class last week.
My son likes arts and loves using tools to make artworks, and I thought he would enjoy Ayaka’s class while making his own ring.
He chose silver, and I went with golden brass. Both pounded the metal to make the surface have some effect. He had his ring had tarnished finish to make it’s color blackish. We liked our own ring very much! Very earthy, and It feels very natural wearing it.
Ayaka is such a great instructor! She was very attentive during the class and demonstrated each process in a user-friendly way."
- Miki
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