In Stackable Rings you’ll learn to make a stack of hand-textured sterling silver rings, complete with an array of bezel-set cabochon stones or metal accents. Click on course image to read more.
Workshops
Workshop
With Diane Lawton
December 8, 2024, Sunday from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $155.00
Workshop
With Karen Karon
December 13, 2024, Friday from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Tuition: $75.00
The GSG chain maille weave is a more simple weave suitable for beginners to construct. Experienced weavers are also welcome! Click on course image to read more.
Workshop
With Karen Karon
December 13, 2024, Friday from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuition: $75.00
Students with intermediate chain maille experience can join this half day workshop and learn how to construct the intricate Backbone weave by making a bracelet in sterling silver. Click on course image to read more.
Workshop
With Allison Keast
December 14, 2024, Saturday from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $155.00
In this 1-day workshop, students will learn how to make forged earrings with a cold connected element, “trapping” an object in the middle for a dramatic and contemporary affect. Click course image to read more.
Workshop
With Allison Keast
December 15, 2024, Sunday from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $155.00
Join us for a one-day onsite course to unlock the super accessible yet intricate craft of a linked bracelet, with specific focus placed on the “paperclip” motif. Click on course image to read more.
Workshop
With Genevieve Montante
December 20, 2024, Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $155.00
Create timeless pearl strands in this beginner friendly course. Click on course image to read more.
Workshop
With David Baird
December 31, 2024, Tuesday from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Tuition: $425.00
Pulse arc welding lessons are available from April through June. Metalwerx will put students in touch with the instructor after registration has been completed, to schedule the dates / times of the lesson.
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.
Micro pulse arc welding is widely known to be a useful tool to increase efficiency with basic bench tasks such as ring sizing
Workshop
With [email protected]
December 31, 2024, Tuesday from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Tuition: $425.00
Pulse arc welding lessons open from January through December.
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.
Micro pulse arc welding is widely known to be a useful tool to increase efficiency with basic bench tasks such as ring sizing, connections near heat-sensitive stones, and repairing porous castings. It works well on gold, silver, stainless steel, titanium, platinum, and
Workshop
With Joy Raskin
January 10, 2025, Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $155.00
In this one-day onsite workshop students will get a thorough crash course in bezel tube settings while making fun sparkly earrings! Click on course image to read more.
Workshop
With Allison Keast
January 11 - 12, 2025, Daily
from 10:00am – 5:00pm (2 days)
Tuition: $400.00
In this workshop, students will learn how to cut and shape a handmade cabochon out of a rough stone and then how to turn it into a silver ring. Click on course image to read more.
Workshop
With Emily Glimp
January 17, 2025, Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $155.00
In Stackable Rings you’ll learn to make a stack of hand-textured sterling silver rings, complete with an array of bezel-set cabochon stones or metal accents. Click on course image to read more.
Workshop
With Emily Glimp
January 18 - 19, 2025, Daily
from 10:00am – 5:00pm (2 days)
Tuition: $400.00
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.
Workshop
With Carol Miller
January 24, 2025, Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $155.00
If you have experience in jewelry or metalsmithing and want to explore the possibilities of enameling, before taking an intensive course, this workshop is for you! Click on course image to read more.
Workshop
With Will Vanaria
January 25 - 26, 2025, Daily
from 10:00am – 5:00pm (2 days)
Tuition: $400.00
2-day project-based workshop exploring best practices for separating out usable precious metals from scrap, how to melt it down, cast an ingot and turn that into usable stock.
Workshop
With Genevieve Montante
January 31, 2025, Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $155.00
Create timeless pearl strands in this beginner friendly course. Click on course image to read more.
Workshop
With Diane Lawton
February 1 - 2, 2025, Daily
from 10:00am – 5:00pm (2 days)
Tuition: $400.00
This condensed exploration of metalworking fundamentals is perfect for those who have always wanted to learn jewelry making but never had the time. Saw, anneal, solder, file, texture, create inlay, and more while creating one-of-a-kind jewelry! Click on course image to read more.
Workshop
With Will Vanaria
February 28, 2025, Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $155.00
Applying the right finish to a piece of jewelry is one of the most important aspects of creating successful work. There are countless ways to finish jewelry, from the flawless mirror finish seen in commercial jewelry, to the matte brushed finish popular with many art jewelers. In this workshop, students will learn industry level tips, tricks, and techniques, while producing several of these finishes on numerous ring blanks. Students are also encouraged to bring in personal work to get feedback and suggestions on how to finish it.
Workshop
With Will Vanaria
March 1 - 2, 2025, Daily
from 10:00am – 5:00pm (2 days)
Tuition: $400.00
Looking to dip your toes in the vast waters of jewelry making and metalsmithing, but don’t know where to start? Look no further than this perfectly honed "crash-course" weekend. Click on course image to read more.
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