Metals 101 - Introductory to metalsmithing

Learn the foundations of Metalsmithing. We’ll be working in base metals and silver to build upon all the basic skills you’ll need to get started working in metal. You’ll saw, hammer and torch your way to making beautiful custom jewelry.

You’ll take home a beginners metal kit so you can start using your new skills right away.

• Four-piece pliers and cutter set; round-nose, chain-nose, flat-nose and side cutter
• Six-piece needle file set; half-round, round, equalling, square, flat and triangle
• Jeweler's saw frame
• Bench Block
• Chasing hammer
• Steel Block

Details:

Beginner Level

Only 4 spots available

4 Classes + A Bonus Day 3 hrs each

$200 class fee $95 materials fee

Sat 1-4pm

March 24, 31

April 7, 14

Bonus day scheduled at your convenience

Sample Schedule:

Day 1 Sawing / Piercing / Filing - Creating Shapes with Sheet Metal

Day 2 Hammering and Forging - Shaping and Texturing your Metal

Day 3 Soldering Basics - Chain Making / Stacking Rings / Circles

Day 4 Findings and Finishes - Learn to Make Custom Finding and Create Patinas on Metal

Bonus Studio Day - Schedule a time to come work with me one on one ask questions and finish a project.

Learn more about our classes and instructor on the class page