Metalworking: Handmade Hair Accessories

Learn while creating elegant hair adornments from brass, copper, and sterling silver. Build your metalworking skills as you taper points, shape graceful twists, and form decorative Egyptian coils. You'll use tools like the rolling mill and acetylene torch while practicing key techniques such as forging, soldering, and polishing. Create three unique pieces—two base metal and one silver—that reflect your personal style. Leave with handcrafted hair accessories and the confidence to keep creating.

Special Notes

• All materials provided. Please wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Students are encouraged to bring a lunch or snack.
  
  Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to [email protected] with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
  
  Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
  
  
  
  On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
  
  

About the Instructor

Jeannine Metzfield

Jeannine’s journey forged a path into metalsmithing in 2002. She has studied Metals at Virginia Commonwealth University, The Visual Arts Center, Arrowmont and Penland School of Crafts. She currently teaches metalsmithing at The Visual Arts Center, as well as to private clients. In her studio she is inspired by the beauty and strength of nature. In her classes she promotes caring for the earth and connection to spirit.

Jeannine can be found on Instagram @jsmartistry_jeannine, or via email, jsmartistry.gmail.com. Her Etsy site is jewelrybyjeannine.etsy.com

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