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The Benlolo Studio

The Benlolo Jewelry Studio, founded in 2003 by David Benlolo, offers jewelry making and design classes for all levels of experience. With a small class size and personalized programs, students receive maximum attention to explore their creativity while learning the art of jewelry making.

The Benlolo Studio

Upcoming Classes at The Benlolo Studio

  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Discover the art of jewelry design and creation in a personalized teaching studio environment. Learn to make exquisite rings and pendants using wax casting, gold or silver fabrication, and bezel setting techniques. With small class sizes and individualized attention, unleash your creativity under the guidance of a world-class jeweler at The Benlolo Studio.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 10th, 10am–1pm Eastern Time
    Price: $660
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  • Jewelry Design/Making (4 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Discover the art of creating unique, custom jewelry through personalized instruction from a world-class jeweler. Unleash your creativity and learn essential techniques to craft stunning rings, pendants, and more at The Benlolo Studio. Embark on a transformative journey in jewelry design and making.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 10th, 10am–1pm Eastern Time
    Price: $465
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  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Intermediate & Advanced)

    Discover the art of crafting exquisite jewelry under the guidance of a world-class jeweler at The Benlolo Studio. Personalized instruction tailored to intermediate and advanced students, covering techniques such as wax casting, metal fabrication, and gemstone identification. Experience a unique teaching environment with small class sizes for maximum attention.

    Next start date: Tuesday, May 7th, 6–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $870
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347 5th Ave Rm 1004, New York, NY 10016
The Benlolo Studio
Murray Hill, Manhattan
347 5th Ave Rm 1004
Btwn E 33rd & E 34th Streets
New York, New York 10016

Directions:
Just across Empire State building

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Description

Founded in 2003, The Benlolo Jewelry Studio offers jewelry making and jewelry design classes.  David Benlolo is a gifted jewelry designer and world-class jeweler creating his art in New York City for 20+ years. He apprenticed under masters in Israel and worked for some of the world’s most prestigious jewelry houses including Tiffany & CO. He founded his studio to share his passion and deep knowledge of jewelry making and design that he acquired over his long career.


Classes are for all level and interests: Beginners with no experience can make a “lifetime” piece (couples with no experience have designed and made their wedding rings); serious hobbyists can explore their inner creativity; aspiring jewelry designers can design and launch their own lines, and experienced jewelers can build their skills to the next level.


A unique learning environment:  The average class size is just 4-6 so each student gets maximum personal attention. Each student’s program is customized taking into account skill level, personal goals, and projects of interest. Flexible start dates and frequency of classes cater to individual scheduling needs and budgets.


Facilities are convenient and centrally located across from the Empire State Building and fully equipped. Optionally available are bench rentals and private instruction.  David is also a gemologist who travels throughout Asia (to direct sources), to find the finest gemstones which are optionally available to students at below wholesale prices. International students are welcome.  Japanese instruction is supported.


PLEASE NOTE: David Benlolo personally teaches
the Intermediate/Advanced classes but separately offers classes for
Beginners.
  Once beginners learn basic
techniques they can advance to David’s classes.




Reviews of The Benlolo Studio

(4.7-star rating across 39 reviews)
  • Jewelry Design/Making (4 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Anonymous review on 3/21/2024
    It was an absolute pleasure and Ken our instructor was not only knowledgeable, but extremely flexible, tailoring it to our desires, while making sure we had the basics down. I absolutely recommend this class and my only regret was that it was way too short!
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Intermediate & Advanced)

    Reviewed by Sarah Phillips on 5/24/2023
    BEWARE - the owners who take your money are very difficult to deal with. It takes a lot of emails back and forth to get signed-up. The registration process is cumbersome and the rules of the class are not clear. They seem to make up the rules of the class regarding refunds, class start dates, make-up classes, equipment needed, etc, as they go along,   The owners took 3 weeks to issue me a refund of close to $1000 which I requested. This was after getting double COVID and couldn't possibly attend ahead of the months I had pre-paid for. They were also rude to me after I said I would return in a few months after I recovered - even after I had taken almost a year of classes from them. I opted to sign-up for classes elsewhere because life is too short, and I didn't deserve the owners' bad treatment towards me. Everything was such a hassle and not clearly stated. The whole experience was not worth it. The instructor Collette is the best. She wrote me a nice note telling me that she and my classmates had missed me.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Intermediate & Advanced)

    Anonymous review on 12/24/2022
    David with his 40 + years of experience in jewelry making is a great mentor and teacher, who inspired me to become a jewelry designer from the moment I met him almost 10 years ago. He masters all kind of goldsmith technics and alloys. He also understands gemstones and adapts to the complexity and style you are working on.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Intermediate & Advanced)

    Reviewed by Mihoko Narita on 12/19/2022
    I have been taking classes with David for a number of years now and he is absolutely incredible. He taught me everything I know about jewelry making, which has helped my business go to the next level. He’s incredibly talented and is so inspiring. David taught me everything I needed to know about technique and did so with patience and kindness. I am so happy that I discovered his classes and would highly recommend them to anyone. He is a 10/10!
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Reviewed by Sarah Phillips on 12/17/2022
    Excellent experience. Great instructor and outstanding supplies. I’m continuing the courses because they’re so helpful and outstanding.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Reviewed by Karla Askenazi on 12/17/2022
    This is the best jewelry class i have taken. Collette is one of the best and most dedicated teachers i have ever met. This class brings you basic and the most important tools and tecniques in order to make your own Jewelry.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Intermediate & Advanced)

    Reviewed by Yo Shiina on 12/17/2022
    I love Benlolo Studio jewelry class!! I have been taking weekly evening class since May and this is one of the BEST presents I have given myself. My instructor is super nice, kind, specific, and encouraging. I have made things I'd never dreamt I could make. I have ideas and images of jewelry I would like to wear but no one is making them in the market, so I get to make them myself. Studio is immaculate with all kinds of tools we need. Everything is super well-maintained and they have great support system. Totally love taking their courses!
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Intermediate & Advanced)

    Reviewed by Dayna Frazer on 12/16/2022
    Class at Benlolo has been phenomenal. I look forward to it so much every week. The studio itself feels timeless and so special. My instructor, Colette, is extremely knowledgeable and encouraging. There is a perfect balance of “me time,” where everyone is focused and working on their projects, and class time, where we learn new things from Colette. I will probably end up signing up for more classes when my time is up!
  • Jewelry Design/Making (4 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Reviewed by Marissa Sangiacomo on 12/16/2022
    This is a wonderful place to learn how to make jewelry! I booked a deal package and quickly fell in love with the process and the studio's atmosphere. It's fun and laid back, and Collette is a fantastic teacher who really takes time to share her craft and help students develop their creativity.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Reviewed by Joanne on 12/16/2022
    It’s been over 1.5 year of taking classes at the studio & it’s the best thing I did for myself. Although I worked in the diamond wholesale business & have a gemologist certification the process of “ jewelry making” was completely new to me. Not only do I have a renewed appreciation for jewelers , their creativity , passion & their honed skill as true artisan. The class size is small & the set -up allows for full range of work station from wax carving to setting, soldering & polishing . My teacher Collette is a patient , compassionate teacher and a very accomplished jeweler ! It’s a friendly environment where people from all walk of life gather to learn what we’ve been curious or passionate about … so it’s uplifting & interesting . There’s no shortage of creativity in this studio! My only regret is that I didn’t start this much earlier . Work, family responsibilities all took precedence but now I’m at a happy place when i get to come to class !
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Intermediate & Advanced)

    Reviewed by Natalie on 12/16/2022
    David and Tomomi are excellent instructors and do a wonderful job of helping students achieve their creative goals. The advanced class is structured in a way where you can get as much or as little help as you need. With decades of instructor experience to draw on, the possibilities are truly endless, from wax carving to complex silver and gold creations. I can’t recommend them enough.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (4 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Reviewed by Lesley S. on 11/2/2022
    I enjoyed the class so much I signed up for 8 more weeks! Very clear and informative instruction. Very relaxing environment. Lovely instructor!
  • Jewelry Design/Making (4 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Reviewed by Roksana D. on 6/28/2022
    Amazing introduction to real jewelry making. Collette is very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly. I was able to learn a lot of different techniques for the piece that I designed and created as well as from the pieces my classmates were working on. Great if you’re serious about jewelry making or just as trying out something new.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Reviewed by Yadira R. on 5/17/2021
    The ambiance is really welcoming to learn. Collette, the artist instructor it's very serious with her responsibility. She takes the time to teach you the techniques like you are the only participant. She kindly answers & repeats demonstrations when needed. The Studio has everything you need to make your creations. You would not regret this course. Although, I would have preferred handouts for each lesson.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (6 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Reviewed by Minerva K. on 3/6/2020
    Miss Collette is a very good instructor she’s very detailed. Learned a lot from her.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (4 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Anonymous review on 2/26/2020
    Colette is wonderful, great instructor that teaches you what you need to know to progress on your own. Highly recommend.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (4 Weeks Beginner & Intermediate)

    Anonymous review on 11/12/2019
    Amazing classes, very small group and a lot of attention from the instructor. Will take more
  • Jewelry Design/Making (4 Weeks Intermediate & Advanced)

    Reviewed by Michele S. on 1/22/2019
    David is a wealth of knowledge, a great teacher and a master. He gives as much individual attention as possible to each student. Don’t hesitate to take class with him! So glad I did and looking forward to continuing to learn from him.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (4 Weeks Intermediate & Advanced)

    Anonymous review on 12/15/2018
    David and Tomomi are fantastic teachers. They are patient, passionate, and beyond knowledgable. I particularly love how this class is what you make of it -- no one is making the same thing and nothing is for 'exercise.' David and Tomomi know how to make everything (or can figure it out!) and therefore, help you bring your ideas to life. Beyond this, I was in a rush to finish some pieces for my family for the holidays and David personally helped me finish them so I could get them done in time. I will definitely be back as soon as I can! Highly recommend to anyone interested in this craft.
  • Jewelry Design/Making (4 Weeks Intermediate & Advanced)

    Reviewed by Jennifer M. on 12/9/2018
    So inspired.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Many students have had positive experiences with classes at The Benlolo Studio. Students have praised the knowledgeable and inspiring instructors, particularly Collette and David, who have taught them various jewelry-making techniques and skills. They have learned about goldsmith techniques, gemstones, and different alloys, as well as the basics of jewelry making. Students have appreciated the small class sizes and the supportive and creative environment of the studio. Overall, students have walked away with newfound knowledge and creative abilities in jewelry making. Quotes: 1. "David taught me everything I needed to know about technique and did so with patience and kindness." 2. "This class brings you basic and the most important tools and techniques to make your own jewelry." 3. "David and Tomomi know how to make everything (or can figure it out!) and therefore, help you bring your ideas to life."

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