A Place Where Creativity, Craft, and Community Come Together

Classes and workshops start in 2027. Sign up to hear first.

IM Jaffe will host a variety of engaging in-studio experiences designed to bring people together and celebrate creativity, craft, and community.

What to Expect

  • Monthly classes and hands-on workshops
  • Educational talks and live demonstrations
  • Charity and community gatherings
  • Special in-studio experiences

IM Jaffe is more than a studio. It is a place for learning, connection, and shared moments. This space features rotating content and changing events rather than permanent offerings, so there is always something new to discover.

Browse the current list of events and complete the form to be notified about upcoming experiences.


Jewelry Box Makeover: Discover & Redesign

Unearth the hidden gems in your collection! Bring your tired jewelry box, inherited pieces, and unknown items.

What you’ll do:​

  • Our Certified Gemological Appraiser will help you identify the metals and stones you own.​
  • Collaborate with our talented designers to reimagine and redesign your existing pieces.​
  • Receive expert recommendations for formal evaluations or appraisals on high-value items.​

Ideal for anyone looking to refresh old jewelry, understand their hand-me-downs, or decide what to keep, redesign, or sell.​

Gem Round Table: Education & Acquisition​

Join our experts for an enlightening session dedicated to the fascinating world of gemstones.​

What you’ll do:​

  • Gain valuable education on the history, sourcing, and characteristics of various precious and semi-precious stones.​
  • Have a rare opportunity to view and purchase a curated selection of loose gemstones directly from our trusted sources.​
  • Ask the gemologists your pressing questions in a casual, informative setting.​

Ideal for enthusiasts, budding collectors, and those looking to purchase a unique stone for a custom design.​

Design Party: Your Vision, Our Sketch​

Spend an inspiring evening with our jewelry designers who will turn your dreams into reality on paper.​

What you’ll do:​

  • Meet one-on-one with a designer to discuss your style, ideas, and budget.​
  • Watch as they translate your input into preliminary design sketches​
  • This is the first step in creating a truly bespoke piece of jewelry, whether it’s a ring, necklace, or earrings.

Ideal for individuals ready to start the custom design process for any piece of jewelry.​

Custom Wedding Bands: Design & Make Together​

An incredibly personal and memorable experience for couples ready to tie the knot.​

What you’ll do:​

  • Work together with our master jeweler to design a set of wedding bands that perfectly symbolize your union.​
  • Participate in the actual creation process, from shaping to texturing, making the rings truly handmade by you.​
  • You will leave with a beautiful, custom-designed set of bands and an unforgettable story.​

Ideal for engaged couples looking for a unique, sentimental, and deeply meaningful wedding band experience.​

Wax & Wine: Carve Your Custom Creation​​

Unleash your inner sculptor in this hands-on workshop! Enjoy a glass of wine while you learn the art of wax carving.​

What you’ll do:​

  • Our jewelers will guide you through the process of carving jewelry wax.​
  • You will create the model for your own custom piece (e.g., a pendant, a signet ring, or a unique charm)​
  • Your finished wax model will then be professionally cast into your chosen metal, resulting in a completely unique piece of jewelry, made by you.​

Ideal for creatives, couples, and anyone who wants a deeply personal, one-of-a-kind piece.​

Manifest Rings: Intention & Hand Engraving​

Turn your jewelry into a personal talisman. This workshop focuses on the hidden messages we carry with us every day.​​

What you’ll do:​

  • Choose a meaningful word, date, or “manifestation” to keep close to your skin.​
  • Work alongside our Master Hand Engraver to have your message expertly etched into the inside of a ring.​
  • Learn about the ancient art of hand-engraving and why this tactile, permanent technique is so special.​

Ideal for those marking a personal milestone, setting a new goal, or anyone who loves the idea of a “secret” message known only to them.​

Bead It: The Art of Artisan Stringing​

A relaxed, creative session where you can explore the endless textures and colors of high-quality beads.​

What you’ll do:​

  • Select from our curated collection of semi-precious stones, pearls and artisan beads.​
  • Learn professional stringing and finishing techniques to ensure your jewelry is as durable as it is beautiful.​
  • Walk away with a finished necklace or bracelet designed and assembled by your own hand.​

Ideal for friends looking for a fun “night out” activity, beginners, and jewelry lovers who want to play with color and texture.​

The Keeper: Bespoke Jewelry Box Commissions​

The finest jewelry deserves a home that is just as beautiful. Join us to commission a custom-built sanctuary for your collection.​

What you’ll do:​

  • Meet with our specialists to design a jewelry box tailored to your specific collection (e.g., specialized ring rolls, watch cushions, or necklace hooks).​
  • Select from premium woods, luxurious velvet linings, and custom hardware.​
  • Ensure your heirlooms are protected in a box that is a piece of furniture-grade art in its own right.​

Ideal for serious collectors, those with large heirloom collections, or as a spectacular gift for a bride or graduate.​

The Estate Event: Curated History​

Step back in time to discover the glamour of the past or find a new home for your vintage treasures.​

What you’ll do:​

  • To Buy: Browse a rare, curated collection of antique and vintage jewelry brought in specifically for this event.​
  • To Sell: Meet with our buying team for a professional evaluation if you are interested in selling your estate pieces or trading them toward something new.​
  • Learn about the history and craftsmanship of different eras, from Art Deco to Retro.​

Ideal for vintage enthusiasts, sustainable shoppers, and those looking to simplify their personal collections.​

Stamp It: Personalized Metal Marking​

A high-energy, hands-on workshop that pays homage to the “postmark” history of our building.​

What you’ll do:​

  • Learn the art of metal stamping using hammers and steel stamps to punch letters, numbers, and symbols into metal.​
  • Create your own personalized pendants, charms, or “postmark” tags in sterling silver or gold-filled metal.​
  • Practice the “strike and spacing” technique to get that perfect artisanal look.​

Ideal for creating personalized gifts (initials, birthdays), kids/teens (with supervision), and those who enjoy a more tactile, “maker” experience.​