2026 Beadshop.com Metals Retreat

With Emily Miller & Kate Richbourg

April 24–25, 2026 | 10am-9pm Clovis, California
April 26 

Morning at Kate's Studio in Fresno (optional)

Join us for our long-awaited Beadshop.com Metals Retreat! Two very full days of creative immersion, learning, and connection in beautiful Old Town Clovis, California. This special workshop is ideal for beginners and anyone eager to expand their metalworking skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.

You’ll spend one day with Kate Richbourg and one with Emily Miller, creating two original jewelry projects that explore the artistry and symbolism of working with metal. Half the group will begin with Kate while the other half starts with Emily— then everyone switches on day two so you experience both styles of metalwork fully.

Discover the magic of silver metal clay as you create fine silver charms and components filled with meaning and positivity. Emily will guide you through the shaping, texturing, and firing of your own symbolic designs; pieces that can become personal talismans and heartfelt gifts.

$180 Kit Fee

(payable to Emily Miller) includes all materials and tools:

• 20g Art Clay .999 Fine Silver

• 3 ft. sterling silver chain

• 30 sterling silver jump rings

• Use of specialized clay tools and firing equipment

Please bring:

• Two pairs of chain-nose or flat-nose pliers

• One pair of flush cutters

• A small padded mat or work surface

Learn to transform raw metal into something deeply personal. In Kate’s class, you’ll master two essential metalsmithing skills: piercing a pendant with a jeweler’s saw and creating twisted wire links to form a custom chain.

Guided by Kate, you will saw, file, and texture your own hand-cut talisman, then set a small stone in a bezel cup at the center of your pendant to create a unique focal point. Finally, you’ll connect your pendant with links you twist, forge, and shape yourself.

The result is a necklace that feels absolutely timeless and full of character, imbued with your own craftsmanship and intention.

$35 Kit Fee

(payable to Kate Richbourg) includes:

• Brass sheet

• Square wire

• Stone and bezel cup

• Use of torches, files, and soldering tools

Please bring:

• Bench pin

• Jeweler’s saw and 2/0 blades

• Two pairs of chain-nose pliers (or one chain-nose and one bent-chain-nose)

Dates: Friday & Saturday, April 24–25, 10 AM – 9 PM
Location: Clovis American Legion Hall,

508 4th St, Clovis, CA 93612

Optional Sunday Excursion: Visit Kate’s Fresno studio in the morning, then enjoy a casual afternoon of local shopping... think vintage treasures and fabric finds!

What is Included in the Workshop Fee:

• Two full days of instruction (both classes)

• Shared use of classroom tools and torches

• Lunch and Snacks for Friday and Saturday

•  Creative camaraderie and new friendships!

What is Not Included:

• Lodging (nearby hotel recommendations available)

• Breakfast and Dinner on Friday and Saturday. We will break for dinner with many great restaurants nearby

• Transportation

• Individual class kits 

Our retreat home base is surrounded by charming boutiques, vintage shops, and fantastic restaurants, perfect for unwinding after class or exploring with new friends. 

Come ready to create, connect, and get your hands on some metal! Whether it’s your first time at the bench or you’re returning to your tools, this weekend will leave you inspired, refreshed, and full of new skills.