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Studio Owner

Meet Melissa

Studio Owner/Instructor

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When I was 12 years old, I figured out how to repair a special necklace gifted to me by my grandmother, and thus began a love affair with jewelry making. Over the years, I taught myself basic techniques like wire wrapping and forming. In 2006, I took a Precious Metal Clay certification class in Annapolis and was instantly hooked. I spent many years teaching myself techniques and then selling my work at craft fairs and local boutiques. In 2009, I was asked to teach a jewelry-making and found my calling. I began teaching classes in precious metal clay and travelling to gem shows and local venues for classes in metalsmithing. In 2021, after 10 years of teaching, creating, and learning, I decided to open Charmtree Jewelry Studio, a metalsmith school on Kent Island, where I teach and share my passion for jewelry making with others. 

 

I would love to help you on your metalsmithing journey! Please swing by my studio or call anytime. You are never too old, young or inexperienced to start something new. What are you waiting for? Let me help you make something you can be proud to wear.

"Melissa is not only a gifted silversmith, she is a wonderful, patient teacher. The class is worth every penny. In one day we each made a beautiful ring. Melissa is generous with her materials, time and knowledge."

Nancy Weiss - Student

Guest Instructors

"What a gem of a studio right in our backyard...I love being part of an artistic community not to mention taking classes with the incredible instructors that come here to teach."

Colleen Harkins - Studio Member

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   Brandy Boyd                                                         Lesley McKeown                                                     Bette Barnett                                                         Julie Sandford                                                    Michael Marx       

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Click on any instructor to find out more about them, their art and how they got started in jewelry making.

Melissa Muir                                                                                                                                                                      Helen Driggs

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Cancellation Policy

Space is limited to 10 bench seats and therefore we cannot issue a refund once a bench seat is booked. We understand that life happens. In the event that you have to cancel your attendance at one of our workshops, classes or events, we will hold your workshop fee for six months, to be applied to another workshop, class or event of your choice, provided you have given us 7 days notice. If you do not show or cancel less then 7 days before the workshop, class or event and do not reach out to us, you will forfeit your payment.

In-Studio conduct

We are a controversy-free studio and do not discriminate.  We will not tolerate any political or religious discussions and will not allow any conversations that make people feel uncomfortable for their life choices and/or beliefs. This includes discussions/inquiries about Covid-19 vaccinations. We reserve the right to excuse any student or instructor who violates our policy.

studio & Kit fees

When registering via credit card or PayPal processing, there will be a 2.9% convenience fee added to your order if you are paying with a credit card. If you choose to pay by check or debit the fee will be waived. 

Most of our classes will also have an additional kit fee to be paid to the instructor before class. There will be a 6% MD state tax added to all kit fees. If you would like to bring your own materials to use you must first get pre-approval from the instructor. 

No outside tools may be brought into the studio unless pre-approved by Melissa. toolboxes for each student here at the studio.

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**Kit fee prices may fluctuate with the silver market.

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