Kids + Teens Programming

The mission of the Baltimore Jewelry Center is to engage the greater Baltimore community with the practice of metalsmithing and art jewelry. With our kids and teens programs, we create an environment for young artists to explore a new form of making. Students will learn about new materials and gain a variety of skills as they work with our instructors to create their own handmade objects or wearable works.

TEEN CAMP 2025

Kids Camp 2025

Margo Csipo

Wednesday - Friday | June 25  - 27 | 9 am - 12:30 pm

Wednesday - Friday | August 6 - 8  | 9 am - 12:30 pm

This 3-day camp is an immersive introduction to jewelry and adornment for kids. Students will learn about the history of art jewelry and  adornment and learn basic metalworking and jewelry making techniques. Students will work with a variety of materials and create a small collection of wearable and/or sculptural pieces. The camp will culminate with a photo shoot of finished work for future portfolio needs.

Ages 7-12

$225

Financial aid is available. Email info@baltimorejewelrycenter.org to learn more. 

Arts Every Day

Did you know we run workshops in schools and host workshop field trips in our studio through the organization Arts Every Day? Arts Every Day serves as a strategic partner to the school district in advancing equitable access to the arts and implementing the district-wide Fine Arts Strategic Plan.

Check out the classes we offer & examples of projects!

Modular Necklaces | Etched Rings | Fibula Brooches with Glass Beads

Sgraffito Enameled Pendant | Sidewalk Rings | Upcycled Earrings

Youthworks

We bring hands-on professional development to youth in Baltimore City through YouthWorks. Through the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Youth Services Division, we provide a 5-week summer job opportunity to a small number of young people in Baltimore City between the ages of 14 to 21. With us, these young people learn hand-skills in jewelry making and designing with traditional and alternative materials, build their own line of work, develop marketing skills and participate in an art market in Baltimore City where they sell their own work.

See below works made by our YouthWorks teens, as well as our teens at work.

Bloomberg Arts Internship

We are proud to participate in the Bloomberg Arts Internship in Baltimore through Arts For Learning. At the BJC, we participate in both the Summer program and Year-Round program, in which seniors in Baltimore City Public Schools work with us in the studio. Young artists who are paired with us receive a paycheck from BAI as they work to assist us in the studio, maintain tools, work on marketing and social media, leading their own workshops for fellow youth, create their own lines of jewelry, and lend a helping hand in various programs. Through Arts For Learning, BAI interns also gain professional development and college preparations while building skills and developing artistic connections + community.

Check out jewelry and other designs made by our BAI interns below.

School Partnerships

We have had the opportunity to partner with a number of schools in Baltimore to provide their students with meaningful experiences through classes and internships. With us, students have access to a variety of experiences including but not limited to: learning the foundations of jewelry making, exploring additional techniques that interest them, creating their own bodies of work, installing and displaying their work, and supporting the studio.

See below work made by teens ages 14-18 in partnership with various Baltimore schools.