The Sterling Butterfly: Handcrafted Jewelry & Artisan Creations

Make & Take - April - Peony Byzantine Chain Maille Bracelet
2026-04-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our April Make and Take Class is a Byzantine Chain Maille in lovely spring colors

Learn to entwine jump rings to make a beautiful pattern. No experience necessary but this class does require some focus to learn the pattern.

Skill level: Beginner
Includes all materials. Students leave with one finished bracelet

Cost $40Class size 6Time : 6-9 pm
Please bring magnification and paper for note taking-You will need to be able to see fine details, make sure you have reading glasses or magnification as good or better than what you use for reading.

Cancellation policy : You may cancel up to 2 days before class for a refund.

Basic Tool Skills
2026-04-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our Basic Tool Skill Class is the first of 4 classes that are pre requisites for more advanced classes.

In this class you will learn about the studio tools and safety, how to use pliers, hammers and anvils to texture, form and assemble jewelry.

All tools and materials will be provided.
No experience necessary and this will complete all the pre-requisites that will be needed in future advanced classes.
You will need to bring:Notebook for your notesMagnification/Reading glasses for close up workPlease wear closed toe shoes and pants for safety
Class date -April 15, 2026Time: 6-9 pmClass size – 6Cost – $100

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 1 week before the date will be refunded or transferred to a different date. Within a week we will work with you to fill the seat but do not guarantee a refund.

April Charm School - Day Session
2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our monthly charm school session will highlight various types of charms. Each session will be 2 hours. We will make something different each month. If you attend at least 4 sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (it will be a free separate session) and if you attend at least 8 sessions you get to create a charm bracelet (also a free separate session).
April we are celebrating the start of spring with a Flower Charm
Class date – April 21, 2026
Class size – 6
Cost – $30
all materials are provided
no experience necessary
please bring glasses/magnification to see – I can’t emphasize this enough you will need to be able to see detail, usually more than you do during a normal day.
Cancellation policy – You may cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before class. Within 2 days no refunds will be allowed unless we can fill your seat.

April Charm School
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our monthly charm school session will highlight various types of charms. Each session will be 2 hours. We will make something different each month. If you attend at least 4 sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (it will be a free separate session) and if you attend at least 8 sessions you get to create a charm bracelet (also a free separate session).
April we are celebrating the start of spring with a Flower Charm
Class date – April 22, 2026
Class size – 6
Cost – $30
all materials are provided
no experience necessary
please bring glasses/magnification to see – I can’t emphasize this enough you will need to be able to see detail, usually more than you do during a normal day.
Cancellation policy – You may cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before class. Within 2 days no refunds will be allowed unless we can fill your seat.

April Charm School
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our monthly charm school session will highlight various types of charms. Each session will be 2 hours. We will make something different each month. If you attend at least 4 sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (it will be a free separate session) and if you attend at least 8 sessions you get to create a charm bracelet (also a free separate session).
April we are celebrating the start of spring with a Flower Charm
Class date – April 28, 2026
Class size – 6
Cost – $30
all materials are provided
no experience necessary
please bring glasses/magnification to see – I can’t emphasize this enough you will need to be able to see detail, usually more than you do during a normal day.
Cancellation policy – You may cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before class. Within 2 days no refunds will be allowed unless we can fill your seat.

April Charm School
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our monthly charm school session will highlight various types of charms. Each session will be 2 hours. We will make something different each month. If you attend at least 4 sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (it will be a free separate session) and if you attend at least 8 sessions you get to create a charm bracelet (also a free separate session).
April we are celebrating the start of spring with a Flower Charm
Class date – April 29, 2026
Class size – 6
Cost – $30
all materials are provided
no experience necessary
please bring glasses/magnification to see – I can’t emphasize this enough you will need to be able to see detail, usually more than you do during a normal day.
Cancellation policy – You may cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before class. Within 2 days no refunds will be allowed unless we can fill your seat.

Soldering Skills
2026-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our Soldering Skills Class is one of 4 classes that are pre requisites for more advanced classes.
In this class you will learn about the torch and safety, best practices and different ways to solder and practice to get good at heat recognition. You will leave with a link bracelet.
All tools and materials will be provided.
No experience necessary

You will need to bring:Notebook for your notesMagnification/Reading glasses for close up workPlease wear closed toe shoes and pants for safety
Class date -May 5, 2026Time: 6-9 pmClass size – 6Cost – $150

Cancellation policy: You can cancel for a refund up to 1 week before class. After that we will work with you to fill the seat but a refund is not guaranteed.

May Charm School - Bezel Set Textured Circle
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our monthly charm school session will highlight various types of charms. Each session will be 2 hours. We will make something different each month. If you attend at least 4 sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (it will be a free separate session) and if you attend at least 8 sessions you get to create a charm bracelet (also a free separate session).
May we are celebrating the sun, making a circle with a citrine gemstone in the middle
Class date – May 6, 2026
Class size – 6
Cost – $35
all materials are provided
no experience necessary
please bring glasses/magnification to see – I can’t emphasize this enough you will need to be able to see detail, usually more than you do during a normal day.
Cancellation policy – You may cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before class. Within 2 days no refunds will be allowed unless we can fill your seat.

May Charm School - Bezel Set Textured Circle
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our monthly charm school session will highlight various types of charms. Each session will be 2 hours. We will make something different each month. If you attend at least 4 sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (it will be a free separate session) and if you attend at least 8 sessions you get to create a charm bracelet (also a free separate session).
May we are celebrating the sun, making a circle with a citrine gemstone in the middle
Class date – May 7, 2026
Class size – 6
Cost – $35
all materials are provided
no experience necessary
please bring glasses/magnification to see – I can’t emphasize this enough you will need to be able to see detail, usually more than you do during a normal day.
Cancellation policy – You may cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before class. Within 2 days no refunds will be allowed unless we can fill your seat.

Make & Take - May - Entwined Circles Pendant with stone and chain
2026-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our May Make and Take Class is an entwined 3 circle pendant with attached stone and chain.

Learn to entwine circle to make an unbreakable connection. No experience necessary. You will have your choice of several different stones

Skill level: Beginner
Includes all materials. Students leave with one finished bracelet

Cost $85Class size 6Time : 6-9 pm
Please bring magnification and paper for note taking-You will need to be able to see fine details, make sure you have reading glasses or magnification as good or better than what you use for reading.

Cancellation policy : You may cancel up to 2 days before class for a refund.

Jewelry Skills Intensive - May 16 & 17, 2026
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our Jewelry Basics Class is a 2 day session from 9-5 on a Saturday and Sunday. It is an intensive session of the 4 skill sets that will be pre-requisites for some of our more advanced classes. We will also offer the 4 classes individually at different times, if that works better for you.
You will learn:
Basic tool safety, wire working for connecting, texturing, forming, assembling, soldering, sawing, piercing and how to finish your pieces for a professional look.
All tools and materials will be provided.
No experience necessary and this will complete all the pre-requisites that will be needed in future advanced classes and to participate in Open Studio times.
You will need to bring:
Notebook for your notes
Magnification/Reading glasses for close up work-this is super important, it is necessary to see small, fine detail
Please wear closed toe shoes and pants for safety
Class date – May 16 & 17
Time: 9-5 pm, we will break an hour for lunch. You are welcome to bring your lunch or go to one of our many local restaurants near the shop.
Class size – 6
Cost – $450

Lodging suggestions if needed :Brickhouse Loft – https://brickhouseloft.mydirectstay.com/… – just down the street and a lovely, roomy boutique hotel. We have a student discount code: SBPHD25

Holiday Inn Express in Martinsville – https://www.ihg.com/…/us/en/martinsville/indmt/hoteldetail
You can reserve your spot here: https://square.link/u/74E3zYUF

Cancellation Policy – Cancellations accepted up to 1 week before the weekend. You may get a refund or switch to a different session. Within a week we will work with you to fill your seat.

The Stone & Story Bookclub
2026-05-19 20:00 - 21:00 | IN
Each quarter of the year we are hosting a bookclub. Our meeting will be on zoom so anyone, anywhere can join us!
The books will differ in genre but will be somehow jewelry centric.
Our 2nd Quarter Book is
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel on May 19, 2026 at 8:00 pm eastern time.
It is only available in hardback right now, paperback comes out the end of March. The book can be purchased through Fables & Fairytales at a 25% discount, either at their physical location in Martinsville, IN or online at https://www.fablesandfairytale.com
We also have an event for the bookclub on our Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/events/1458088972566146?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D%5D%7D
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81827751968?pwd=[REDACTED]

May Charm School -Day- May 20- Bezel Set Textured Circle
2026-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our monthly charm school session will highlight various types of charms. Each session will be 2 hours. We will make something different each month. If you attend at least 4 sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (it will be a free separate session) and if you attend at least 8 sessions you get to create a charm bracelet (also a free separate session).
May we are celebrating the sun, making a circle with a citrine gemstone in the middle
Class date – May 20, 2026
Class size – 6
Cost – $35
all materials are provided
no experience necessary
please bring glasses/magnification to see – I can’t emphasize this enough you will need to be able to see detail, usually more than you do during a normal day.
Cancellation policy – You may cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before class. Within 2 days no refunds will be allowed unless we can fill your seat.

May Charm School -Evening- May 20- Bezel Set Textured Circle
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States

Sawing and Piercing Skills
2026-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our Sawing and Piercing Class is one of 4 classes that are pre requisites for more advanced classes.

In this class you will learn how to work with a jeweler’s saw by cutting some samples. You will also learn how to pierce out a design.
All tools and materials will be provided.No experience necessary
You will need to bring:Notebook for your notesMagnification/Reading glasses for close up workPlease wear closed toe shoes and pants for safety

Class date -May 26, 2025Time: 6-9 pmClass size – 6Cost – $100

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 1 week before the date will be refunded or transferred to a different date. Within a week we will work with you to fill the seat but do not guarantee a refund.

Forging and Forming Skills
2026-06-09 18:00 - 21:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our Forging and Forming Class is one of 4 classes that are pre requisites for more advanced classes.

In this class you will learn about the hammers and how to move metal. You will learn how to form and shape metal pieces to create your desired effect. You will leave with a bangle bracelet and one ring.

All tools and materials will be provided.No experience necessary
You will need to bring:Notebook for your notesMagnification/Reading glasses for close up workPlease wear closed toe shoes and pants for safety

Class date – June 9, 2025Time: 6-9 pmClass size – 6Cost – $100

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up to 1 week before the date will be refunded or transferred to a different date. Within a week we will work with you to fill the seat but do not guarantee a refund.

Make & Take - June - Necklace & Earring Set - Silver & Turquoise
2026-06-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our June Make and Take Class is a sterling silver necklace and earrings with turquoise.

Learn to texture metal and wrap beads. No experience necessary.

Skill level: Beginner
Includes all materials. Students leave with one finished set

Cost $110Class size 6Time : 6-9 pm
Please bring magnification and paper for note taking-You will need to be able to see fine details, make sure you have reading glasses or magnification as good or better than what you use for reading.

Cancellation policy : You may cancel up to 2 days before class for a refund.

June Charm School - June 18- Colorful Lampwork Bead Charm
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our monthly charm school session will highlight various types of charms. Each session will be 2 hours. We will make something different each month. If you attend at least 4 sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (it will be a free separate session) and if you attend at least 8 sessions you get to create a charm bracelet (also a free separate session).
May we are celebrating the sun, making a circle with a citrine gemstone in the middle
Class date – June 18, 2026
Class size – 6
Cost – $30
all materials are provided
no experience necessary
please bring glasses/magnification to see – I can’t emphasize this enough you will need to be able to see detail, usually more than you do during a normal day.
Cancellation policy – You may cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before class. Within 2 days no refunds will be allowed unless we can fill your seat.

June Charm School - June 23-Day- Colorful Lampwork Bead Charm
2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our monthly charm school session will highlight various types of charms. Each session will be 2 hours. We will make something different each month. If you attend at least 4 sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (it will be a free separate session) and if you attend at least 8 sessions you get to create a charm bracelet (also a free separate session).
May we are celebrating the sun, making a circle with a citrine gemstone in the middle
Class date – June 23, 2026
Class size – 6
Cost – $30
all materials are provided
no experience necessary
please bring glasses/magnification to see – I can’t emphasize this enough you will need to be able to see detail, usually more than you do during a normal day.
Cancellation policy – You may cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before class. Within 2 days no refunds will be allowed unless we can fill your seat.

June Charm School - June 23-Evening- Colorful Lampwork Bead Charm
2026-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States

June Charm School - June 24- Colorful Lampwork Bead Charm
2026-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Our monthly charm school session will highlight various types of charms. Each session will be 2 hours. We will make something different each month. If you attend at least 4 sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (it will be a free separate session) and if you attend at least 8 sessions you get to create a charm bracelet (also a free separate session).
May we are celebrating the sun, making a circle with a citrine gemstone in the middle
Class date – June 24, 2026
Class size – 6
Cost – $30
all materials are provided
no experience necessary
please bring glasses/magnification to see – I can’t emphasize this enough you will need to be able to see detail, usually more than you do during a normal day.
Cancellation policy – You may cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before class. Within 2 days no refunds will be allowed unless we can fill your seat.
