Introduction to Blacksmithing
Explore the world of blacksmithing. You’ll learn the fundamental techniques of tapering, bending, and twisting metal. You’ll create items such as hooks and key chains, while learning the skills of the trade.
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Introduction to Metal Clay
Metal clay is a malleable material that can be used to make jewelry and other small, sculptural objects. Make a pair of silver earrings and a pendant that features a coil frame and appliqué focal design.
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Learn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreIntroduction to Metal Jewelry
Learn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreIntroduction to Metal Jewelry
Learn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreJewelry Making with Alternative Materials – New!
Experiment with alternative and recycled materials as well as traditional jewelry and metalsmithing techniques to create colorful, lightweight and eco-conscious jewelry. We’ll cover handmade jewelry findings (earrings, clasps, cold connections), alternative material manipulation and ways to combine these approaches into elegant, wearable forms. Students will have three to six finished jewelry objects at the end […]
read moreAdvanced Enameling – New!
Learn three different enameling techniques: cloisonné enameling, China paint enameling and mosaic enameling. We’ll use the three techniques separately and together. You’ll also focus on creating detailed surface decorations on metal.
read moreBrooches are Back – New!
Learn how to use cold connections to create solutions for pin backs and brooches. You’ll explore different ways of connecting found or alternative materials to create wearable jewelry. We’ll cover techniques such as rivets, tabbing and how to fabricate a pin to create wearable jewelry.
read moreBlacksmithing Fireplace Tools– NEW
Stay warm by stoking the fire with a set of fireplace tools that you forged yourself. Students will learn common blacksmithing techniques, including drawing out and riveting, while creating a poker and shovel. If time allows, we may also attempt a fireplace broom.
read moreChamplevé Enameling – New!
Explore champlevé, a technique where raised fields of metal and enamel are inlayed into recessed compartments. Students will learn to etch the fields for color using an acid called ferric chloride.
read moreFamily Studio Program
Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]
read moreFamily Studio Program
Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]
read moreFamily Studio Program
Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]
read moreFamily Studio Program
Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]
read moreFamily Studio Program
Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]
read moreFamily Studio Program
Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]
read moreFamily Studio Program
Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]
read moreGrisaille Enameling – New!
Explore the history of enameling and learn grisaille techniques for applying grayscale imagery to an enameled surface. Students will learn proper handling of tools and equipment for enameling including safe application and clean up of vitreous enamels and enameling kilns. Plan to complete at least two grisaille samples.
read moreIntermediate Metal Jewelry
Take your metal jewelry making to the next level. We’ll focus on design execution, complex stone setting as well as fabricating and soldering with sterling silver. You’ll also advance your polishing skills for finishing pieces.
read moreIntroduction to Metal Jewelry
Learn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreIntroduction to Metal Clay
Metal clay is a malleable material that can be used to make jewelry and other small, sculptural objects. Make a pair of silver earrings and a pendant that features a coil frame and appliqué focal design. Saturday class meeting from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday class meeting from 1–4 p.m.
read moreLost–Wax Metal Casting
Learn to cast metal using the lost–wax technique to cast work in silver. By creating jewelry models of your own design, you’ll learn about model preparation, investing, burning out and casting with centrifugal and vacuum–casting machines.
read moreLost Wax Metal Casting Workshop- NEW!
Cast metal out of a wax sculpture. You’ll learn to work with wax to make a small carved object, how to invest it into a mold, cast the object in metal, and clean it up.
read moreMake it Out of Metal Workshop – New!
Explore the properties of metals and learn how to use basic metalworking tools. We’ll cover techniques such as forging, drilling, texturing and soldering. The instructor will discuss and demonstrate each technique, which students can use to create their original designs.
read moreMetalworking (Ages 11–12)
Get acquainted with metal and learn basic metalworking techniques. Students will create individual projects using traditional jewelry tools. You’ll learn how to cut shapes using a jeweler’s saw and heat your metal to soften and reshape your work. We’ll also drill into metal, then utilize bolts, screws and rivets to connect it in new ways.
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