My sisters and I were gifted a private session with Iris and we had SO much fun! We all took the BART in and had lunch in a nice little boba cafe along the route to her studio. Iris was very welcoming and thoroughly explained the steps. Throughout the entire process, she was very attentive to each of us, allowed us to let our creative thoughts shine through and offered great advice to help us execute our visions. We are already planning our next Sister's Day! read more

Iris Willow Jewelry Studio - Still can't believe I actually designed and made these earrings!! - Art Classes Near Me

We booked a celebratory group workshop for four women. Iris patiently explained and guided us through each step of creating each of the earrings or necklaces. We all had a blast and loved our creations. Best way to celebrate a birthday for moms! read more

I really enjoyed Iris's creative and crafty workshop! Thoughtful instructions and great prep work make it really easy to get into the jewelry making, even as complete newbie. It was a fun and educational experience that I shared with one of my good friends. We both walk out with our very own necklace, played around with designs and colors and are super proud of ourselves. Iris has a beautiful presence. She offer help where needed as she is a professional and has created some stunning pieces, but also leaves everyone their creative freedom to try things out on their own, if preferred. ;) I can highly recommend this workshop. read more

I'm a big fan of Iris Willow's jewelry, having purchased several pieces over the years. They're so unique and colorful. I've always wondered how she makes them. When I ran into her at the Hayes Valley Open Air Market this spring, I was excited to learn that she teaches classes and jumped on the chance. I loved learning about Iris' process and designing my own piece of jewelry! She is such a lovely, creative person and great teacher. She provided us with a step-by-step guide to making the jewelry. She hit the right balance of giving guidance and encouraging us to figure it out independently. My friends and I all had such a fun time taking her class. We are all very happy with the pieces we made. Thanks again, Iris! read more

My wife loves jewelry and loves creating. Iris workshop was the perfect find for a birthday gift . After scheduling via email directly with Iris, we couldn't wait for the workshop. My wife was having fun just by thinking about potential designs. On the workshop day, we arrived at Iris studio and began making our own jewelry. The session was very informative, short (in a good way), but long enough to allow for an end-to-end making of a jewelry that can be worn right there. In the end, my wife got two birthday gifts: the workshop itself (including the earrings she made for herself), but also the unique/exclusive necklace custom crafted by her husband! read more

Such a great and fun class! A friend and I were feeling artsy and crafty and decided to give enameling a try. I found Iris' studio randomly and I'm so glad I did! We had such a great time learning how to enamel and making our own pieces. Iris explained the entire process very well; I actually felt like I learned the basics. She was also super patient and happy to help at any step of the way when we needed it. All in all, it was a lovely way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday. Would definitely recommend ! read more

I recently took a class with Iris and really enjoyed the class. Even though I had a little knowledge about enameling, her class was exactly what I needed. She gave me lots of information and places where I could order different supplies. I really liked my earrings that I made and I can't wait to make more. read more

Iris's enameling class is so much fun! She does a very clear, step-by-step explanation of how to make enamel jewelry. Her supplies are ample and the color choices are bountiful. She is calm and nice and super helpful with every step of the way. The craft itself is very approachable and you get to leave with a super cool piece of wearable art. My first class with Iris was with my 11 year old daughter last year and we both had such a great time, I had to take my art club friends (all adults) back this year. We had an equally wonderful time. I am already thinking of who to take to the class next and what I want to work on! read more

Iris is a really great teacher. In three hours, she helped me step by step in making my earrings. Her instructions were clear, she was patient and supportive, and happy to help with questions about design or technique. Her studio is well equipped. I loved every minute of my course. Oh, and on top of that she's a really nice person. read more

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My mom and I took a class with Iris this past weekend and had a really great time. Iris is extremely personably as well as extremely talented at her craft. Overall, it was a fun experience! read more

Fantastic experience! Iris is a great teacher who offers the right balance of showing and then guiding her students to do the steps on their own. And the results are impressive! I've enjoyed wearing the earrings I made. Also, her studio is in a great location for having a meal with your friends before/after class and parking! Thank you, Iris! I hope to come back again! read more

Had the best time taking an enamel class with Iris at her home garage studio space! She started with handouts and a demo then patiently walked me through some safety and prep before showing me many examples so that I could produce my own earrings. She is friendly, knowledgable and an amazing artist herself. Take her class or support this artists own work... you won't be sorry read more

I took Iris' enameling class and had sooo much fun. She has a great studio space in a really fun part of SF. There were tons of food options for before or after the class. Iris was patient, knowledgeable, funny, helpful, and really nice!!! I would highly recommend this class, it was like nothing I had done before. Her jewelry is beautiful!!!! read more

Iris's enameling class was perfect. My friend and I took a class on a Sunday morning and it was a great way to have fun making a cute jewelry piece that we took home with us the same exact day, which I loved! I was a but nervous at first as I had no prior experience with any type of jewelry making or enameling but this class was super fun and easy. Iris did an amazing job at walking us through the process step by step with a demo and also gave us a printed guide to follow along (and take with us home). During the process she was extremely helpful and patient to ensure our pieces came out stunning. I also liked that she had example pieces and gave us recommendations as we were brainstorming our designs. I would highly recommend this class for those interested in making a unique piece of jewelry and/or interested in learning enameling. After the class was over I had a cute pair of earrings and also learned the process of enameling! read more

I took an enameling class with Iris and I'm a huge fan! Having never worked with enameling before, I was concerned that it would be difficult, but Iris walked through step by step how to make one of her best selling pieces of jewelry. After that, I felt confident to make and design a piece of my own. It was a very enjoyable experience and well worth the investment! read more

I had a 2 hour private enameling class with Iris. It was great! I'm a total novice but I walked out of there with a great understanding of the techniques and a pair of earrings to gift my mom. Win-win. Iris was patient, thorough, and very kind. Highly recommend a class with Iris! read more

I attended an enameling class with three friends and we had a fabulous time. Iris was great at walking us through each step and spotting any missteps before they occurred. We all left with a beautiful piece of jewelry that looks like something that we could have bought in a nice boutique. Highly recommended!!! read more