5 /5 Noelle Marie: The amount of love I have for Common Ground is beyond measure. I make sure to visit and pick up a treasured piece (or two) every time I visit as a little treat. The vibe of this shop is all about tranquility and entering the space feels like a hug. I’d been wanting to take the silversmithing class for a while now but had put it off secondary to my own laziness. However, when Alexa had announced that jewelry making would no longer be offered as of January - well I jumped on it as soon as I could. This ended up being a birthday present from my wife. We chose to make rings as our beginner class and it was an ABSOLUTE JOY. Alexa is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning from. She is patient, calm, limitlessly knowledgeable, and in love with her craft. She takes safety seriously and helped us through any of our concerns. What’s more, even when I totally did not follow instructions, Alexa was able to help fix my piece and did so with kindness. Our rings turned out beautifully and we are so so happy that we were able to experience this class before it ends. If you have the opportunity, sign up before January 1!! If not, make sure you go to Common Ground and check out all of the stunning jewelry available for purchase!!