Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15Beginner This 5-day class is for the advanced beginner and focuses on the fundamentals of jewelry design and execution. Studio habits, safety and design elements will be covered in detail. We’ll focus on some of the most important basic metalworking skills such as sawing, soldering, filing, texturing, hammering, setting cabochons in […]
Mondays, 6 Week Class Intermediate In this Intermediate Metalsmithing class, students will be introduced to technique-based projects designed to increase confidence with the torch and expand and hone their jewelry fabrication skill set, with a focus on torch control and more advanced stone setting techniques like unusual bezel and tube settings. Basic metal fabrication skills are […]
Mondays, 6 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional This is a guided independent studies class for the intermediate to advanced metalsmith student. A different skill-set is focused on each semester, but you may bring in your jewelry projects or start something new! Bring in your jewelry projects or start something new! We'll troubleshoot both design and technique challenges […]
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner Refresh the fundamentals or learn from scratch! In this introductory 6-week metalsmithing class, you'll learn thefundamental skills of metal jewelry fabrication. Learn good studio habits while learning how to solder with a gas torch. Sawing, filing, using the flex-shaft, riveting techniques. finish work and other common bench andstudio necessities are also […]
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced In this Intermediate Metalsmithing class, students will be introduced to technique-based projects designed to increase confidence with the torch and expand and hone their jewelry fabrication skill set, with a focus on torch control and more advanced stone setting techniques like unusual bezel and tube settings. Basic metal fabrication skills […]
Beginner Learn the basics of metal clay jewelry making in fine silver and bronze clays. Metal clay is finely ground metal mixed with a food grade binder—Playdoh for adults. It is easy to texture, mold, and sculpt. It is also easy to combine with other media including glass, pottery, and metal smithed elements. In this […]
All levels welcome! Using only basic wire skills, you can finish this complex-looking but simply lovely necklace in only a day! In this one-day workshop, you'll learn to make beautiful spirals with simple hand tools and the tricks for creating consistent and matching components in wire. You'll also be introduced to 2-in-2 chain maille and […]
