Bring color into your metal designs in this weekend intensive designed for metalsmiths ready to expand their work. You’ll learn the fundamentals of firing colorful glass enamels onto copper, transforming your metal designs with vivid hues, intricate patterns, and organic textures. Perfect for students with basic metalsmithing experience, this hands-on class will guide you through […]
read moreFor metalworkers with previous casting experience, Community Casting is an opportunity to prepare molds independently and cast your work in VisArts metals studio on designated casting days. Monthly casting days are facilitated by a VisArts instructor.
read moreThis weekend workshop is a great class for the beginner who would like to learn the most fundamental technique to metal working: high temperature silver soldering. This class is also a great refresh for students who who would like to brush up on their soldering skills.
read moreEtch leather dry metal clay using easily accessible household products. Start with a favorite shape and a simple line drawing to create a unique 3D surface design. Finish with an articulated bail and go home with a wonderful piece of jewelry. Some previous experience with metal clay will be helpful.
read moreBesides silver and gold, metal can take on an infinite spectrum of other vivid colors! This class will dive deep into metal oxides, surface effects, heat patinas, and advanced techniques like anodizing to take our jewelry projects to the next level. We will cover a variety of metals from steels, to silver, copper, titanium, and […]
read moreDiscover the fundamental concept of jewelry design and learn basic techniques for working with metals in this introductory class. The class begins with instruction on techniques such as drilling, sawing, texturing, working with wire, and finishing techniques. Soldering with a torch will also be introduced. Students will then use these skills to make a piece […]
read moreKeum-boo is an ancient Korean gilding technique that applies thin 24k gold to silver using heat and pressure. Learn the preparation, application and finishing steps in the keum-boo process for jewelry and add this technique to your repertoire of skills .
read moreExperiment with alternative casting techniques that can be used in almost any environment. We’ll explore ways to cast silver objects using water, coffee beans, frozen vegetables and spaghetti. We’ll also explore charcoal casting techniques. You’ll work toward creating components that you can use to create future jewelry pieces such as charms and pendants.
read moreDo you have a metal clay design in mind, but don’t know how to go about starting it? Any good design takes planning and forethought. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to plan your design, decipher which steps come first, and learn how to make it come to life. Class demos will follow student requirements. […]
read moreLearn cloisonné enameling, an ancient technique with contemporary applications. You’ll explore basic enameling and learn how to create cloisons (French for “compartments”) that separate different colors and shapes in a finished cloisonné design. Each student will finish this class having completed one small piece.
read moreLearn to make jewelry items using common design elements for a cohesive set of custom jewelry. During class, you'll explore visual exercises to foster ideas and to create a visual vocabulary of shapes and elements you will use in your pieces.
read moreTry working with metal and traditional metalworking tools. We’ll explore different ways to cut metal safely and bend it accurately, then we’ll try texturing, hammering and stamping. Students ages 9-11 will focus on cold connection (learning to drill, rivet, and friction fit), then they’ll create and fasten their own metal designs. Students ages 12-14 will […]
read moreLearn the basics of metalsmithing to fabricate rings, earrings, pendants, or small sculptures. We'll cover measuring, piercing, soldering, filing, sanding, and other finishing techniques. Students will leave with several finished projects and a great base-level skillset.
read moreJump right into working with sterling silver for jewelry. Basic jewelry fabrication techniques will be demonstrated or reviewed including sawing, drilling, sanding, polishing, and soldering. You can expect to leave class with one finished piece of jewelry. This class is accessible to the beginner but is also ideal for someone looking to polish their beginner […]
read moreLearn 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. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreLearn to work with metal clay, a malleable, metal-bearing material that is perfectly suited for creating jewelry. Use your hands to shape it and a variety of tools to add detail and texture. You’ll fire the metal clay to transform it into a silver object. Add a new skill to your repertoire each week and […]
read moreSandcasting is an ancient metal casting technique that is still widely used and relevant in the modern age. It is one of the most direct means to go from idea to metal part, in little time and with easily accessible tools and materials. In this class, we will cover the basics of creating sand molds […]
read moreFor metalworkers with previous casting experience, Community Casting is an opportunity to prepare molds independently and cast your work in VisArts metals studio on designated casting days. Monthly casting days are facilitated by a VisArts instructor.
read moreLearn to work with metal clay, a malleable, metal-bearing material that is perfectly suited for creating jewelry. Use your hands to shape it and a variety of tools to add detail and texture. You’ll fire the metal clay to transform it into a silver object. Add a new skill to your repertoire each week and […]
read moreJeweler's Saw Bootcamp is a one-day intensive where you can learn all about sawing and piercing nonferrous metals. You will learn proper loading, holding, and posture when using the saw frame, and will have the dedicated time to practice this skill with guidance and time-earned hacks from the instructor. Take this class if you dread […]
read moreIn this 6 week course, students will learn a variety of basic stone setting techniques including bezel setting, tab setting, prong setting, flush setting, and bead setting. Each week we will introduce a new setting skill. Over the 6 weeks students will be asked to design jewelry that houses any of the stone setting techniques […]
read moreCreate a sweet stack of rings from 14-karat yellow gold-filled wire and silver. You’ll learn to solder bands and become proficient at single seams. We’ll also cover fabricating, embellishing and forging simple bands in different gauges and types of metal.
read moreReady to dive into the world of metalsmithing? In this hands-on, day-long workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of creating metal jewelry—from sawing and drilling to soldering. You’ll design and fabricate your very own pair of one-of-a-kind earrings, gaining a taste of the endless possibilities within this exciting craft. Whether you're a complete beginner or just […]
read moreExperiment with spinner rings, which allow several rings to be made into one. The outer band supports one or more moving rings. We’ll cover sizing, shaping and soldering sheet metal and wire into rings. The rings will become one using a forming technique known as anticlastic. We’ll also cover basic solder, forging and forming techniques.
read moreDiscover the fundamental concept of jewelry design and learn basic techniques for working with metals in this introductory class. The class begins with instruction on techniques such as drilling, sawing, texturing, working with wire, and finishing techniques. Soldering with a torch will also be introduced. Students will then use these skills to make a piece […]
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