Class Update / August 2025
Jewelry and Metalsmithing drop-in classes resumed on July 21!!! Join us in person or join the journey on Instagram/Facebook.
Learn from Award-Winning Jewelry Designer and Italian Master, Davide Bigazzi
Join Maestro Davide Bigazzi, an acclaimed jewelry designer and master of chasing and repoussé, for a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the art of jewelry and metalsmithing.
Drawing on his extensive training and professional experience in Florence, Italy, Davide is passionate about preserving traditional Italian craftsmanship. His Bay Area studio offers small, intensive classes limited to just five students, ensuring personalized instruction and individualized project plans tailored to your goals, skill level, and interests.
Classes for All Levels
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, you’ll find a welcoming environment to grow your skills. Beginners typically start with a sterling silver ring project, learning essential techniques such as piercing, filing, soldering, and finishing over 3-4 classes. Hands-on practice includes using a variety of tools, from hand tools and torches to flex shafts, rolling mills, and polishers.
Explore ancient metalworking techniques with Davide, renowned for his chasing and repoussé expertise. You can pursue this expressive art either through regular classes or specialized workshops designed to deepen your skills.
Class Schedule & Details
All studio classes are ongoing, 3 hours long, and available on a drop-in basis — attend as your schedule allows and pick up right where you left off.
Mondays: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM & 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesdays – Fridays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Every other Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $175 per 3-hour class (about $58/hour). Materials are not included in the fee; however, beginners receive the material cost waived for their first sterling silver project.
Register & Schedule Easily
Click the Book Now button below to register, purchase, and schedule your classes through our MyTime system. When you purchase your first class, you’ll create an account for easy future booking and cancellations without cancellation fees (when done within the allowed timeframe).
You’ll receive confirmation emails for every class you book. Please review our cancellation policy before purchasing.
Important Notes
Space is limited — we recommend booking early. Classes can be scheduled up to four weeks in advance. Check class availability regularly, as spots in full classes may open unexpectedly.
Classes run from July/August through May. During the summer, Davide returns to Italy to visit family and teach his Textures of Tuscany workshops. Visit our workshop website to learn more and join us in Tuscany!
* Class and workshop students must be 18 years or older.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email or call us at the studio.
email: info@davidebigazzistudio.com
Tel: 650.323.1923
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Danielle G: I wish I had discovered Davide's studio and classes years ago! Now, it's the highlight of my week. Davide is remarkably personable and super attentive to everyone, regardless of the student's skill level. And yes, it helps that classes are limited to 6 people. With every new project I take on, I am challenged to learn something new, encouraged to be creative and make the design mine, rather than replicating a creation of another artist. And the beautiful and unique jewelry I end-up with, is the icing on the cake.
Virginia H: I have been attending Davide's classes weekly for over 4 years. If I could add one more day a week I would. Davide is a fun, creative and patient instructor. My jewelry designer skills have definitely benefitted from his instruction.
James O: This class is absolutely first rate in all respects. Davide is a very careful craftsman and I have never approached him with a construction or design problem that he could not only solve but do so well and efficiently. He is an excellent teacher at both the beginner or advanced level. His small classes (5 students) are organized, are guided, as appropriate, and a lot of fun. That said, all of the students are serious and receive advice and direction from a true master goldsmith.
Read about Davide and the students that inspire him in Silicon Valley Magazine!