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. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreLearn basic small metalworking techniques to make small containers, jewelry boxes, or other hollow form sculptures. To create your piece, we'll learn sawing, filing, sanding, forming, texturing, annealing, multiple styles of soldering, and patination. We'll focus on laying out different sculptural shapes, high temperature soldering, and tension lid construction. While this is a beginner class […]
read moreForming hollow objects with dry metal clay shapes is surprisingly easy. In this class, you'll make one to three statement focal beads using fine silver metal clay. The textures you choose and the final details you incorporate will make your one-of-a-kind bead(s) a showstopper!
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 moreThis is a fast-paced introduction to powder coating on metal. We will create designs ideal for the powdercoating application, but you are welcome to bring previously made metal works to powderocoat in the class. This workshop covers the use of a powdercoating gun and the sifting method, offering students an extensive introduction to all of […]
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 moreFormed from interlocked links of the curb chain, the lovely twisted style is designed to sit flat against your neckline or wrist. During class you will gain experience in chain fabrication, small-joint soldering, and making your own clasp.
read moreA simple, traditional metal casting technique that takes advantage of the finely porous texture of the bone and imparts it on your cast piece. Carve the cuttle fish bone and cast the same day!
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 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 how to make a variety of wearable metal rings! We will learn how to measure, cut, file, solder, shape, and polish our metal to create unique and personalized jewelry.
read moreLearn to make wearable, metal earrings, necklaces and bracelets! We’ll cut, texture and shape metal using traditional metalworking tools, and try stamping and making holes for attaching. Then, we’ll sand, file and finish before exploring wire and beading techniques to join our pieces together. (Students in the 12-14 age group will have the opportunity to […]
read moreLearn the basics of metalworking! In this class, students will create mechanical objects using rivets, which are small pins that are hammered through multiple layers of metal or other flat materials, creating pivot points where the piece may bend and rotate. We’ll cover piercing, sawing, filing, riveting, and simple design techniques. Some soldering may be […]
read moreBoldly dive into metalworking techniques through the creation of a "chaos project." You will begin with making a unique drawing or design, then we'll move to create sculptural works that challenge our ideas of what metal can create! All students will learn piercing, sawing, soldering, filing, and simple design/drawing, along with additional proiect-specific techniques. At […]
read moreCreate new works of art using found objects and wire! We'll use our hands and tools to bend, shape, and attach. As you create your sculpture, you'll choose from lots of discarded items like old jewelry, electronics, metals, plastics, stones, beads, cloth, wood and more.
read moreCreate beautiful metal forms inspired by nature with a technique called Fold Forming, developed in the early 1980s by Charles Lewton Brain. Fold forming allows us to use metal's unique characteristics by following what the metal naturally wants to do. We will cover at least three different folds and some of their possibilities. Experience a […]
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 moreCreate beautiful metal forms inspired by nature with a technique called Fold Forming, developed in the early 1980s by Charles Lewton Brain. Fold forming allows us to use metal's unique characteristics by following what the metal naturally wants to do. We will cover at least three different folds and some of their possibilities. Experience a […]
read moreLearn how to use metal clay to create wearable designs. Metal clay can be sculpted like any normal clay, but when fired to a high temperature turns into metal! Using bronze clay, you’ll learn to create pendants, rings, earrings, or whatever you can dream up.
read moreCreate new works of art using found objects and wire! We'll use our hands and tools to bend, shape, and attach. As you create your sculpture, you'll choose from lots of discarded items like old jewelry, electronics, metals, plastics, stones, beads, cloth, wood and more.
read moreLearn to make wearable, metal earrings, necklaces and bracelets! We’ll cut, texture and shape metal using traditional metalworking tools, and try stamping and making holes for attaching. Then, we’ll sand, file and finish before exploring wire and beading techniques to join our pieces together. (Students in the 12-14 age group will have the opportunity to […]
read moreLearn the basics of metalworking! In this class, students will create mechanical objects using rivets, which are small pins that are hammered through multiple layers of metal or other flat materials, creating pivot points where the piece may bend and rotate. We’ll cover piercing, sawing, filing, riveting, and simple design techniques. Some soldering may be […]
read moreLearn an introduction to metalworking and box-making techniques through the creation of a unique small box designed for a special object of their choosing. What is the history of this object? What is its purpose? Does it have sentimental value? All these questions will contribute to our designs. Students will learn piercing, sawing, soldering, filing, […]
read moreBoldly dive into metalworking techniques through the creation of a "chaos project." You will begin with making a unique drawing or design, then we'll move to create sculptural works that challenge our ideas of what metal can create! All students will learn piercing, sawing, soldering, filing, and simple design/drawing, along with additional proiect-specific techniques. At […]
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a tea towel using easy-peasy low tech fabric printing. We will use stencils, stamps and texture plates to make unique designs. No previous printing experience necessary.
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