Liloveve

I took the four hour ring making intensive with Kate as the instructor. I found it to be a very informative, challenging, fun, and rewarding experience. I found that the class size was a little large, considering that it is a very small studio and only one instructor for the class. I feel that the class could have been more productive if a reference guide or outline of the steps involved had been provided for each student, so that the instructor wouldn’t be overwhelmed by questions from every student. Other than that, I really enjoyed the course, and look forward to taking more classes in the future.

Amazing service! carolyn’s such a talented jewler. My fiancé and I both brought our rings for resizing. Not only were they done super fast (24 hr turn around) but they looked even better than when we dropped them off. They were nicely polished and refinished so that you couldnt even tell there was any adjustment. I will go back again when it’s time to buy the engagement rings. My only regret is not finding out about this place when we were looking for engagement rings. Having a one on one experience with someone is so much better than buying something online and wishing for the best.

Awesome ring intensive cource

Great Ring making course. The work space is in the basement of the gallery. We had Brent as an instructor and he explained every step and was very patient. Overall the course was fun but there were some difficult and time consuming steps in making the ring. But I’m very happy with the ring I made.

I found out about Liloveve through LivingSocial and took their 4 hour ring making course and absolutely loved it! My experience was great from beginning to end. I was having issues signing up for a class through their webpage so I called and was able to reserve seats for myself and a friend as well as had any questions answered. They sent a confirmation email for the class registration as well as a reminder email a few days before the class. Even though I had read on Unilocal (as well as their email) that the building was a bit hard to find, I still walked right by it. When I got into the building, I was warmly greeted by Emilie and showed where to go.
The class was taught by Brice, whom I found to be a great teacher. We were given a little background about the task, taught how to measure and prep the metal, file it down, bend, solder and finally design and polish. We were given the choice of several different gauges or a thick band, which was a more daunting task and took longer. I chose the thickest gauge wire and was able to make 2 rings in the time frame. The most tedious task was filing the two edges of the metal perfectly to make the ends match for soldering. I had a really dificult time with the first ring but filing the second was a breeze! Designing the ring was a lot of fun. We were taught different hammer and sawing techniques. I think we had about 8 or 9 people in the class so we were each able to get one on one attention and help from the instructor.
One tip I have is to have short nails. I kept thinking that as I was sawing and polishing since I was working with such small objects.
I will definietly be looking into taking more classes here!

We took a ring-​making class with these guys recently (bought a groupon at a very reasonable price). We loved the class! Our instructor was Bryce. He gave us a safety lesson and some basic instructions to begin with and then let us go off on our own to start creating. He brought us back together a few times (as we were advancing to the next steps in the ring-​making process) to give us some additional lessons. This was great because, had he gone through everything at the beginning of the class, I’m sure we would have gotten some things wrong! The studio is very basic (nothing fancy), but it’s clean and has everything you’ll need. Altogether, this was a great experience and we will definitely consider returning for one of their other classes. (The customer service via email was great too!!)

I took the ring making class here last month and it was a great experience! I learned so much in such a short time frame, mainly because the instructor — Caroline (sp?) — was so patient and knowledgeable about her craft. I liked this class so much that I signed up for longer sessions and I cannot wait! Very reasonable pricing and worth every penny!

I took a ring making class here and it was awesome. We learned how to cut, file and bend metal. I found out how to needle metal to make it easier to bend, how to solder and use polishing machines. I also learned how to oxidize the metal. We learned techniques to hammer or saw designs into the ring.
I felt like the class was small enough that I could get one on one instruction and was also given a lot of creative leeway.
It was a great 4 hour class and I felt proud of my finished product. Hooray!

My husband and I worked with Caroline for the design of my engagement ring and both of our wedding rings. She was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process; patient, never pushy, and always thoughtful. The rings turned out to be unique and beautiful; we will treasure them for a lifetime. Best of all, the process was quick and the cost was reasonable. We would definitely recommend Liloveve to our friends and family!

I found a Livingsocial deal to a 4 hour jewelry making class. It was super fun– instructors were nice and informative. I was a little bummed because there were too many people in the class, and I ended up not being able to make more thin rings. The instructor was constantly being chased around so I pretty much tried to DIY everything.
In this four hour jewelry making class, I made one thick band with a polished finished and a thin band with texture and matte finish.
You start off with a metal wire then you get your finger measured to get the desired length of wire. Then you start to bend the wire in a ring shape. When you get close enough you have to file down the edges and make sure they are aligned to close perfectly. The next step is the soldering process where you heat up the metal and add a filler metal to join the two ends together. After you heat up the metal you have to pickle the metal to clean off the oxidation. After pickling you need to file, polish and then clean your jewelry.
As you can see it is a long and time consuming process, I have definitely realized the worth of handmade jewelry– making even one of these was time consuming and takes a lot of effort. What was difficult was that I started out with the thick band it took forever to bend the metal even with tools! Before you can apply a metal and piece them together, the opening must be filed down and match exactly otherwise your opening won’t close perfectly.

Hubby and I decided to take one of their classes as our Valentine’s Day date! We saw them listed on «How About We» and signed up for the 10 person class after seeing their rave Unilocal reviews.
We showed up on a Sunday afternoon for our 4 hour ring-​making class (1−5pm). As others have noted, their studio is a little difficult to find. It actually appears to be in a residential building. The 1^st floor is the show studio and the garden floor is where the workshop is. (They really need to put some sort of sign out, or at least label the buzzer outside.)
The owner of the studio is Caroline, and her apprentice and instructor for the class was Carolyn. I was surprised at the depth which she went into while teaching the class. She showed us from start (even using math equations to measure the length of silver we’d need) to finish (polishing the inside and outside of the ring) everything that went into making the ring (s) and then was very hands-​off, wanting each of us to have the entire ring-​making experience. She taught us how to use all the different ring-​making tools (measuring calipers, hand saw, mini blow torches, etc).
The toughest part of the class was filing away the edges of the ring so that they could be soldered together perfectly. Because I was so terrible at this, my ring kept getting smaller and smaller as I filed it away. Eventually it was too small and I was frustrated and wanted to start from the beginning. Carolyn, instead of letting me give up, suggested we create something to place into the the ring. So we melted down more silver into a ball and soldered that into my ring and it turned out perfect! I was able to make 2 thin silver rings in a hammered texture.
Hubby worked with the more difficult 1.5mm thick silver ring. He didn’t add any texture to the ring, preferring the smooth silver. He filed in a roman numeral design on the outside that was our wedding anniversary date. It turned out really special and awesome looking.
After the class (which was super laid back. They let us linger until 5:30pm) we wandered back up to the show studio and shared a glass of wine while Caroline set up an artsy and amazing photo shoot with our new works of art! :)
Hubby and I later agreed Carolyn was not only a fantastic instructor, but she looked a lot like Megan Fox, if Megan Fox smiled a lot more. hahaha. This was one of the most fun and unique things that either of us have ever had the pleasure of doing. HIGHLY recommended to do alone or with a friend.

I went here today for the silver ring making workshop. We had a great time. It was about 4 hours long, fun, and the instructor was great. We were very pleased with our end results, and will definitely go back.

I found Liloveve trough Groupon and went for a ring making class (it’s a one-​day intensive) couple of weeks ago.
The class was just great. My instructor was Carolyn and she was very professional, patient and knowledgeable. She would give everyone individual attention, making sure we were all following her.
We were ten people and everyone had his own workstation, which really made a big difference and gave us enough time to practice without stress.
The experience was excellent, that’s why I am planning to sign for the six week course «intro to silversmithing»!

Caroline is absolutely amazing. She’s very patient and an excellent teacher, who will spend the time to explain everything to you.
In making my wedding bands, she struck the perfect balance between getting involved every time I ran into any difficulty, and letting me work on it myself. By the end, it was still hard to believe that I made two rings (I’ve never made jewelry before!), and it wouldn’t have been possible without Caroline keeping a close eye during the two classes I took with her. I would highly recommend Liloveve to anyone who wants to make a one-​of-​a-​kind piece of jewelry, even if you have no experience.
For those who don’t have the time to make something themselves, her studio has lots of amazing, unique pieces.

My boyfriend and I had a really great time taking the ring making workshop. (We were late and they very kindly allowed us to still join in). The teacher was very friendly-​gave clear instruction but also allowed time for students to work and ask questions. We each came out with 4 rings we love! I’d love to come back for a longer class!

I found Liloveve through Coursehorse. After driving Coursehorse up the damn wall and back down again, I finally got to take a class through them. I almost went with another jewelry place in Williamsburg but these guys got better reviews/​feedback on Unilocal.
Finding Liloveve wasn’t a straight forward path. I thought I was smart too planning out my directions beforehand. When they planned the street grid, did they take a lesson from Queens? Grand does this weird thing where it becomes another street just by crossing from one corner to another but then magically becomes Grand again if you keep walking… So I get to the address and I see that it looks residential. There’s no sign or label on the bell or ANY indication that they’re there. I was starting to wonder what I had gotten myself into. This is why the first half of the star got dropped in my rating.
It did turn out to be the right place and I’m led into a basement of awesomeness. Almost. They’re very well organized and had all the necessary tools and equipment set up for the course. And everyone had their own workstation. My only complaint was that there was no AC. I think my inner child died of a heat stroke when they shut the door because of mosquitoes coming in from the basement door that led up to the sidewalk. With that and a bunch of burning lamps and a handful of torches… This is why the other half of the star got dropped.
The overall class was great. The instructor was nice, knowledgeable and patient. Her teaching was thorough and she gave everyone an equal amount of attention. She stayed on top of who was doing what as far as safety goes. This was for the one day ring workshop. I got to make three rings – 2 thin and one band. I liked it a lot. I’m considering doing another class in the Fall. The best thing I like about their classes is that they provide everything for you. I almost took a ring class elsewhere and cancelled it after it gave a whole list of materials I had to buy.
But yea if you’re thinking of doing a jewelry class, they’re the place to go.

We designed our engagement ring with Caroline nearly 2 years ago. She spent a lot of time with us, explaining things, and we thought we’d really found someone really special to work with. Six months later, when it came to my mother’s 60^th birthday we went back to get a bracelet made. I understand she had personal issues, but not only did she miss the date for my mother’s birthday party (we could only tell her what we had got for her) but she ignored emails, phone calls etc. We finally received the bracelet about 2 months afterwards, and we tried to be understanding, even though she didn’t keep track of payments, and we didn’t get the half refund she promised. My husband has tried to contact her 3 times in the last 2 months to get bands to match my ring, and she just does not respond. Perhaps she doesn’t want to work with us anymore, but more fool us I think for giving someone so many chances. I honestly wish I could say better, and maybe you’ll have more luck. But whilst there is a lot of love with her business, her customer service is way off, there’s no denying that. Sorry.

The owner Caroline was wonderful to work with from start to finish. She helped me use a diamond from a family heirloom to create a beautiful engagement ring. My fiancé gets compliments on it from strangers all the time. There is really something to be said for using a local artist to create a beautiful, unique ring — we’re so happy with the final product and Caroline made us feel like we were a part of the whole process. She even helped me put a CZ back in place of the old diamond so my fiancé wouldn’t know it was missing!
Thanks so much, I would highly recommend to anyone for engagement rings.

I love this place! I have not purchased jewelry but I have now taken two classes and Caroline and the other teachers are excellent. The class size is small enough that we get plenty of individual attention so that we can be sure that we are happy with our projects. The shop is inviting and well equipped and the open bench time is really affordable.
Caroline herself makes beautiful work and I would recommend that anyone looking for fine jewelry come and see her showroom. She does great custom work too!

I had a vision in mind of the kind of engagement ring I hoped to have one day and with the help of Liloveve, my fiancé far exceeded my expectations.
If you’re looking for one of a kind, well crafted pieces, be sure to check this place out.
We’re absolutely purchasing our wedding bands here.