Onsite Courses

Learn how to cast metal using the ancient technique of sand casting! Click on the course image or title for more information.

Put your soldering struggles behind you with a set of troubleshooting tips and tricks geared toward helping you take charge of your torch and torch setup. Learn numerous ways to implement new torch skills and even how to properly manage your own soldering torch and tank, in this one-day workshop which covers basic to advanced soldering fundamentals.

Lost wax casting techniques have been used by jewelers for thousands of years to create volumetric metal forms through wax working. In this class students will learn how to carve and shape wax, cast the wax, and then clean up and finish the metal castings. Students can expect to walk away with several pieces of cast jewelry or small-scale metal objects. Click on course image or title to read more.

The primary goal of this class is to provide students with a grounded understanding in jewelry and metalsmtihing studio practices and the foundational hand skills necessary for working successfully with non-ferrous metals. Click on course image or title to read more.

Continue to strengthen the skills you learned in Jewelry one in this weekly course. We will focus on building foundational metalsmithing skills like fabrication and soldering, and hand tools, as well as the flex shaft and other specialized tools in the studio. After creating a series of technique samples, we will begin to design a unique project(s) that incorporates the skills we develop through the course.

In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn how to cut/shape/polish stone to create one of a kind gems. Demos will happen in the first part of class, and the rest will be work time. Those who have completed a previous lapidary class at Metalwerx are welcome to enroll and work more independently. Click on class image or title for more information.

This introductory course focuses on developing fundamental hand skills, good studio habits, and an appreciation for quality craftsmanship. Click on course image to read more.

Pursue independent projects with answers and guidance offered by the instructor on a case by case basis. Technical demonstrations will respond to participants' interests and needs; cabochon stone setting, synclastic forming, raising, and fold forming are among the many possibilities. Click on course image to read more.

In this class, students will learn some of the essential chain maille weaves that are the basis for so many others. This class will focus on Byzantine, Spiral 4-in-1, and European 4-in-1, and explore several variations of the focus weaves. Students will also learn basic chain maille skills and concepts such as, using tools, handling jump rings, opening/closing techniques, common weaving problems and fixes, aspect ratio, chain maille terminology, etc. Click on the class image or title for more information.

This class will expand on the fundamentals of jewelry-making, covered in Jewelry 1. Students will learn how to make more complex pieces through the implementation of thoughtful design and layout; consideration of the most effective "order of operations" for soldering; and how to put the "finishing" touches on their next-level jewelry to make it really shine!

Jewelry 3 is specifically catered to those who want to further their expertise in jewelry-making. Having successfully completed both Jewelry 1 and Jewelry 2, this course covers advanced techniques while refining previously acquired skills. Among the techniques covered in this course are advanced soldering methods, precise scoring for impeccable angles, bends, and corners, the fabrication of three-dimensional forms, elevated stone settings, and flush setting.

This weekly class is an opportunity for students to work on new projects, finish projects hiding in your bench, ask questions and get professional guidance. Get one-on-one advice from Cristina and delve into those designs swirling around in your head. She will demonstrate great bench tips to guide students through projects with success. Technical demonstrations will respond to participants' interests and needs; soldering, stone setting, texture development, hinge making, jewelry line development, and other advanced jewelry techniques are among the many possibilities.

If you have ever wanted to know more about how to set stones then this weekly class is for you! Work on independent stonesetting projects as you learn and practice a variety of setting from open-back bezels, tube bezels, prong settings, channel setting, and more.

Chain maille is an ancient art form originally used to create protective garments, and today offers a modern approach for sculpture and jewelry. In this half-day workshop, learn the classic Byzantine weave and other essential beginning chain maille skills. Click on course image to read more.

Chain maille is an ancient old art form originally used to create protective garments, and today offers a modern approach for sculpture and jewelry. In this half-day workshop, create the Persephone weave chain with a modified Byzantine cage. Click on course image to read more.

This workshop is designed to introduce students to the properties and techniques of working with silver metal clay. Students will learn how to use this amazing material to design and create fine silver pieces of jewelry or small decorative objects. Click on class image or title for more information.

2-day intro-level workshop leaving students with a collection of unique silver bangles and a strong understanding of both forming techniques and properties of metals used.

The rolling mill will be the featured piece of equipment in this 1-day workshop as you create texture for bracelets, rings, and earrings. Click on the course image to read more.

This workshop explores methods for making bezels in gold. Students will learn different ways to construct bezels and best practices for setting stones in 22K 18K, and 14K gold. Click on class image or title for more information!

Learn the beautiful and unique art of Russian filigree by designing and creating a ring, pendant, or earrings from start to finish in sterling and fine silver. Click on course image to read more.

Learn to make the Viking Knit chain, an ancient chain making technique which produces a tubular shape that is supple, lightweight, and beautiful to wear.

Learn how to create colorful, illustrative jewelry with this one* simple trick! Dive into a workshop that will combine essential silvermsithing skills with the fun colors and ease of resin inlay. (*One trick and three days of practice, of course!) Click on course image to learn more.

This two-day comprehensive workshop will cover the basics of box clasp, barrel clasp, hinged clasps, safety catch and toggles. We'll cover how to attach these clasps to chains, provide a refresher on riveting, and more! Click on course image to read more.

Explore the magic of the lost wax process for carving and casting a custom designed pendant, ring, or mini sculpture. Click on the class image or title to read more.

Learn how to save time AND money by making your own molds and casting multiples with the lost wax casting technique. Learn to make molds, sprue, invest, and finish cast pieces. Click course image to read more.

In this 3-day master class, learn the unique and exciting processes of chasing and repoussé from an expert. Click on course image to read more.

For those with previous chasing and repoussé experience, join master artist Nancy Mēgan Corwin for a master class on chasing and repoussé with sterling silver to create organic forms, crisp effects, and dramatic textures. Click on course image to read more.

The hydraulic press is a great tool for making both one-of-a-kind pieces and multiples. Dive into the process, art, textures, and techniques you can tap into with this unique tool with a master artist. Click on the course image to learn more.

Combine the traditional processes of angle raising with hammer chasing to create vessels embellished with design and texture with artist David Huang. Click on course image to read more.

An innovative two-day master class where you’ll explore a new, groundbreaking metal fusing technique, painting powdered metals on steel, and experiment with color, texture, and pattern. Click on course image to learn more.

It’s time to ditch the uninspired and create intense drama by etching steel in nonconventional ways and then adding a layer of shine with Keum-boo and Eun-boo! Click on course image to learn more.

The possibilities are endless for form and design when you combine polymer clay with sheet metal and wire. Don't miss this rare chance to learn from polymer artist Bonnie Bishoff in person! Click on course image to learn more.

This 2-day master class will incorporate Michael Boyd's technique for fusing gold patterns onto Argentium silver for brilliant patterns and designs! Click on course image to read more.

Spend three days with Michael Boyd and learn how to cut and polish your own cabochons with limitless shape, size, and color options. Click on course image to read more.

Learn how to integrate stone and metal as a whole, rather than as separate objects, from shaping rough stones, making custom bezels, setting stones on top of stones, adding decorative rivets, and more. Click on course image to read more.

This class is designed to take an in-depth look at combining the Korean technique of Keum-boo with the silver textured peaks and valleys created with reticulation. Click on course image to read more.

Metalsmithing master Michael Good will lead students through a series of exercises designed to teach the principles of Anticlastic Raising - moving metal from flat sheet into complex curved forms. Click on course image or title to read more.

Add dimension and color to your work with the unique combination of silhouette dies, forming, texturing, vitreous enamels, and more. Click on course image to read more.

Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese technique that uses fused layers of different metals to form unique organic patterns. Create multiple samples or finished work as you dive into chisel patterning, the most most traditional way of patterning mokume gane. Click on course image to read more.

Tuition covers 6 hours of instruction and practice time with Wendy Jo New. These dates and times are flexible and can be adjusted directly with the instructor after registration has been completed. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. Click the image for more details!

Tuition covers 6 hours of instruction and practice time with David Baird. These dates and times are flexible and can be adjusted directly with the instructor after registration has been completed. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. Click the image for more details!