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Download our Spring 2017 course catalogKelly has a wonderful way of making students feel comfortable trying new techniques. She helped us develop an attitude of experimentation and of learning from mistakes or surprises. This was extremely helpful for me.
Courses
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Workshops
Workshops
Workshop intensives, which last one to three days, help broaden and hone skills. Study with acclaimed artists and educators who share their expertise in specialized techniques.
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with Sarah DoremusWorkshop (3 days)July 7-9, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 3 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$475.00Materials: $50.00Have you always wanted to know how to make jewelry but never had the time? This weekend course teaches the basics of sawing, annealing, soldering, filing, texturing, polishing, and stone setting.
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with Sarah DoremusWorkshop (1 day)July 10, 201710:00am-5:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$140.00Materials: $45.00Want to learn how to create wearable and moveable jewelry? Join us for this workshop where we will make a ring that spins!
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with Kelly ConroyWorkshop (1 day)July 17, 201710:00am-5:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$140.00Materials: $25.00Come spend the day in the studio crafting your very own pair of hinged hoop earrings!
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with Karen KaronWorkshop (1 day)July 24, 20179:00am-1:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$75.00 $71.25
5% discount until June 24Materials: $50.00If you have always wanted to learn how to work with chain maille, this approachable workshop is a great place to start. This course provides a brief introduction to chain maille through the creation of the three pairs of sterling silver earrings: European 4-in-1 Leaf Earrings; Infinity Orbit Earrings; and Kinged Mobius Earrings.
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with Karen KaronWorkshop (1 day)July 24, 20172:00pm-5:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$75.00 $71.25
5% discount until June 24Materials: $65.00This intermediate level weave pattern, Symmetrical Allure Sheet, was created by Lorraine Menard. It is a modification of Allure and Allure Sheet, both created by Laura Hepworth (Narrina). These weaves are related to Elfweave. This workshop focuses on creating a sterling silver Symmetrical Allure Sheet bracelet (pictured). The supply kit will contain enough jump rings to make a bracelet approximately 8” in length. 2 methods of weave construction will be presented. Students will receive an extensive color handout documenting each step in both methods of construction.
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with Marlene RicheyWorkshop (2 days)July 31-August 1, 201710:00am-3:00pmfor 2 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$210.00 $199.50
5% discount until July 1So many jewelers call themselves designers, without so much as giving a second thought to what exactly a designer is and does. The concept of what is good design and what is bad design is very subjective, but in this fast paced, highly interactive, fun and creative class you are going to learn first-hand some answers to these questions.
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with Wendy Jo NewWorkshop (1 day)August 7, 201710:00am-5:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$140.00 $133.00
5% discount until July 8Materials: $45.00Learn the art of photo-etching to transfer and produce images in relief on metal. This is a great way to capture graphic imagery in your metalwork.
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with Dan LynchWorkshop (1 day)August 14, 201710:00am-5:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$140.00 $133.00
5% discount until July 15Materials: $70.00Wire working is a fluid and meditative process. In this one-day workshop, Dan will provide an overview of fundamental patterns and methods for suspending stones, crystals and found objects in metal. No need for a torch, soldering or metal fabrication experience; just your two hands and a pair of pliers! All experience levels are welcome.
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with Dan LynchWorkshop (1 day)August 15, 201710:00am-5:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$140.00 $133.00
5% discount until July 16Materials: $70.00Wire working is a fluid and meditative process. In this one-day workshop, Dan will provide an overview of fundamental patterns and methods for suspending stones, crystals and found objects in metal. No need for a torch, soldering or metal fabrication experience; just your two hands and a pair of pliers! All experience levels are welcome.
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with William VanariaWorkshop (1 day)August 21, 201710:00am-5:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$140.00 $133.00
5% discount until July 22Materials: $35.00The twisted basket (or cage as it is sometimes called) is a traditional accent typically employed in ornamental blacksmithing. In this one day workshop, we will learn how to reproduce this wonderful form on the jewelry scale.
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with Joy RaskinWorkshop (1 day)August 28, 201710:00am-5:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$140.00 $133.00
5% discount until July 29Materials: $30.00Want to try your hand at hammering out your own metal bowls? This one day workshop will focus on the hammering and forming techniques necessary to create beautiful bowls on a smaller scale!
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with Joy RaskinWorkshop (1 day)August 29, 201710:00am-5:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$140.00 $133.00
5% discount until July 30Materials: $25.00 Payable to instructor in class.In this one day workshop, students will work with the little torch and oxygen and acetylene gases to weld thin steel including nails and wire to create small sculpture, jewelry, and even vessels.
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with Raquel Alonso-PerezWorkshop (2 days)September 16-17, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 2 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$400.00 $380.00
5% discount until August 17Gemology is the study of gem materials, including their description, identification, origin and usage in jewelry and ornamentation. Gemstones are also used as a commodity, and being able to evaluate and identify them is focus of a gemologist’s job.
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with Vincent HawleyWorkshop (2 days)September 23-24, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 2 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$400.00 $380.00
5% discount until August 24Materials: $55.00Florentine engraving serves as the basis for the extravagance in most goldsmith work from the Renaissance to the present day. Students will work to gain essential, basic engraving skills to create pieces with endless possibilities in richness and depth.
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with Lauren BeaudoinWorkshop (1 day)October 6, 201710:00am-5:00pmat MetalwerxTuition:$145.00 $137.75
5% discount until September 6Materials: $45.00During this workshop students will refine and become confident in their sawing skills through guided exercises and patterns. Learn how to use your saw frame to your advantage and tackle those straight lines, curves, spirals, tricky angles, and more.
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with Lauren BeaudoinWorkshop (2 days)October 7-8, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 2 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$400.00 $380.00
5% discount until September 7Materials: $35.00This workshop will explore the process of making beads from metal sheet, tubing and wire. Demonstrations will be given on the double dome bead, square beads, decorated tube beads and more. There will be a strong emphasis on soldering and finishing hollow forms.
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with Tanya CraneWorkshop (2 days)October 14-15, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 2 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$400.00 $380.00
5% discount until September 14Materials: $85.00Explore the exciting potential of screen-printing original drawings, existing imagery, and repetitive patterns onto an enameled surface while also learning to adapt these methods for use in the sgraffito technique.
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with Ellen WieskeWorkshop (2 days)October 28-29, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 2 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$400.00 $380.00
5% discount until September 28Materials: $5.00 Payable to instructor in class.This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to make a connection between idea, material and process. Students will learn assemblage techniques such as pop-riveting, tube riveting, tab/ slot construction, basic forming as well as low temperature soldering using tin as the primary material.
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with Paulette WergerWorkshop (3 days)November 3-5, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 3 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$525.00 $498.75
5% discount until October 4Materials: TBD Payable to instructor in class.Explore fusing, soldering, inlay, fabrication and alloying. Re-use and re-work old gold scrap and combine it with silver in a new way to add value to your sterling and avoid the costs of working entirely in gold!
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with Michael GoodWorkshop (3 days)November 10-12, 201710:00am-5:00pmfor 3 daysat MetalwerxTuition:$580.00 $551.00
5% discount until October 11Materials: $10.00Metalsmithing master Michael Good will lead students through a series of exercises designed to teach the principles of Anticlastic Raising - how metal is moved from flat sheet into complex curved forms.
