Signature One-on-One Eyewear Course

Experience the ultimate in personalized learning with Dear Emery’s exclusive one-on-one eyewear course. Designed for those who crave direct mentorship and accelerated growth, this intensive session puts you side-by-side with a master frame maker. Dive deep into every step of the handmade eyewear process—design, materials, technique, and finishing—tailored to your skill level and creative vision. You’ll receive hands-on guidance, expert feedback, and insider tips you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for serious enthusiasts, aspiring professionals, or anyone ready to take their craft to the next level. Unlock your full potential with a bespoke learning experience that’s as unique as you are.

One-on-One Eyewear Crafting Class (Italian Acetate)

Discover the art of handmade eyewear in a personalized, one-on-one setting where your creativity and curiosity take center stage. In this immersive class, you'll learn the foundational techniques of crafting custom eyewear using premium Italian acetate—a material known for its rich color, flexibility, and luxurious finish.

What You'll Learn:

• Introduction to Italian acetate: understanding material types, properties, and cutting techniques

• Design fundamentals: shaping, scaling, and proportioning frames for various face types

• Hand tool usage: safe and effective use of files, drills, saws, and shaping tools

• Heat forming & bending: mastering the process to fit and shape temples and bridges

• Finishing techniques: sanding, polishing, and detailing for a professional-grade finish

• Hinge and core wire setting: embedding and aligning metal components with precision

One-on-One Benefits:

• Individualized attention at every stage of your learning journey

• Hands-on practice with immediate feedback and guidance tailored to your pace

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle

• A chance to craft your very own custom eyewear piece with the expert by your side

• A deeper learning experience that goes beyond a group class—perfect for hobbyists, aspiring designers, or those looking to enter the eyewear business

This is not just a class—it’s a private, skill-building experience designed to inspire confidence and creativity in eyewear craftsmanship.