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Shape hot metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with upgrade options available on site.
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MoreDrop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.

Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.

Shape, form, and torch-solder sterling silver into three custom-sized rings during a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Learn finishing techniques and leave with a unique jewelry set you made yourself.

Shape, form, and torch-solder sterling silver into three custom-sized rings during a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Learn finishing techniques and leave with a unique jewelry set you made yourself.
Shape, form, and torch-solder sterling silver into three custom-sized rings during a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Learn finishing techniques and leave with a unique jewelry set you made yourself.

Choose a pre-designed jewelry project and personalize it with stamps, textures, and finishing touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a welcoming, hands-on creative setting.

Choose a pre-designed jewelry project and personalize it with stamps, textures, and finishing touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a welcoming, hands-on creative setting.
Choose a pre-designed jewelry project and personalize it with stamps, textures, and finishing touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a welcoming, hands-on creative setting.

Shape and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring using hands-on metalsmithing techniques, from measuring and torch soldering to hammering. Step-by-step instruction welcomes complete beginners.

Shape and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring using hands-on metalsmithing techniques, from measuring and torch soldering to hammering. Step-by-step instruction welcomes complete beginners.
Shape and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring using hands-on metalsmithing techniques, from measuring and torch soldering to hammering. Step-by-step instruction welcomes complete beginners.

Shape clay into pots during personalized instruction, with hand building available by request. Instructors guide each piece through firing and glazing, then notify you when your finished work is ready.

Shape clay into pots during personalized instruction, with hand building available by request. Instructors guide each piece through firing and glazing, then notify you when your finished work is ready.
Shape clay into pots during personalized instruction, with hand building available by request. Instructors guide each piece through firing and glazing, then notify you when your finished work is ready.

Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.

Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.
Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.
Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

Shape a personal clay piece while learning the pinch pot technique in an adult ceramics workshop. Instruction, clay, glazing, and firing are included, with finished work ready for pickup a few weeks later.

Shape a personal clay piece while learning the pinch pot technique in an adult ceramics workshop. Instruction, clay, glazing, and firing are included, with finished work ready for pickup a few weeks later.
Shape a personal clay piece while learning the pinch pot technique in an adult ceramics workshop. Instruction, clay, glazing, and firing are included, with finished work ready for pickup a few weeks later.

Hands-on jewelry making session focused on crafting hoop pieces for the new season, with guided instruction and time at the workbench. Expect a creative studio workshop vibe geared toward skill-building and take-home accessories.

Hands-on jewelry making session focused on crafting hoop pieces for the new season, with guided instruction and time at the workbench. Expect a creative studio workshop vibe geared toward skill-building and take-home accessories.
Hands-on jewelry making session focused on crafting hoop pieces for the new season, with guided instruction and time at the workbench. Expect a creative studio workshop vibe geared toward skill-building and take-home accessories.

Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.

Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.

Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.

Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.
Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.

Hands-on raku clay session in a working ceramics studio, with rapid-fire kiln pulls, crackled glazes, and smoky reduction effects. A community-style workshop geared toward making and firing a special thank-you piece to take home.

Hands-on raku clay session in a working ceramics studio, with rapid-fire kiln pulls, crackled glazes, and smoky reduction effects. A community-style workshop geared toward making and firing a special thank-you piece to take home.
Hands-on raku clay session in a working ceramics studio, with rapid-fire kiln pulls, crackled glazes, and smoky reduction effects. A community-style workshop geared toward making and firing a special thank-you piece to take home.

Hammer and stamp textured metal into a personalized seasonal ornament while learning foundational surface design skills. This hands-on workshop welcomes beginners and experienced artists, with activities suitable for ages three and up.

Hammer and stamp textured metal into a personalized seasonal ornament while learning foundational surface design skills. This hands-on workshop welcomes beginners and experienced artists, with activities suitable for ages three and up.
Hammer and stamp textured metal into a personalized seasonal ornament while learning foundational surface design skills. This hands-on workshop welcomes beginners and experienced artists, with activities suitable for ages three and up.

Hands-on winter pottery classes and ceramics workshops invite adults and children to shape clay, learn studio techniques, and explore creative making in a spacious working ceramics studio.

Hands-on winter pottery classes and ceramics workshops invite adults and children to shape clay, learn studio techniques, and explore creative making in a spacious working ceramics studio.
Hands-on winter pottery classes and ceramics workshops invite adults and children to shape clay, learn studio techniques, and explore creative making in a spacious working ceramics studio.

Stretch and lace a 10-inch rawhide hand drum in a small-group workshop rooted in shamanic tradition. Personal intention setting and guided gratitude meditation honor the natural materials and creative process.

Stretch and lace a 10-inch rawhide hand drum in a small-group workshop rooted in shamanic tradition. Personal intention setting and guided gratitude meditation honor the natural materials and creative process.
Stretch and lace a 10-inch rawhide hand drum in a small-group workshop rooted in shamanic tradition. Personal intention setting and guided gratitude meditation honor the natural materials and creative process.

Build pottery skills through individualized, hands-on instruction in a dedicated clay studio. Weekend one-on-one lessons provide focused guidance for learning ceramic techniques and working with clay.

Build pottery skills through individualized, hands-on instruction in a dedicated clay studio. Weekend one-on-one lessons provide focused guidance for learning ceramic techniques and working with clay.
Build pottery skills through individualized, hands-on instruction in a dedicated clay studio. Weekend one-on-one lessons provide focused guidance for learning ceramic techniques and working with clay.

Stamp a unique design into a brass charm during a quick, hands-on jewelry-making activity, then browse handcrafted pieces by local artists in a boutique gallery setting.

Stamp a unique design into a brass charm during a quick, hands-on jewelry-making activity, then browse handcrafted pieces by local artists in a boutique gallery setting.
Stamp a unique design into a brass charm during a quick, hands-on jewelry-making activity, then browse handcrafted pieces by local artists in a boutique gallery setting.

Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.

Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.
Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.

Carve and shape a custom set of stained-glass holiday ornaments using a rotary tool in this hands-on, two-hour adult workshop; participants take their finished decorations home.

Carve and shape a custom set of stained-glass holiday ornaments using a rotary tool in this hands-on, two-hour adult workshop; participants take their finished decorations home.
Carve and shape a custom set of stained-glass holiday ornaments using a rotary tool in this hands-on, two-hour adult workshop; participants take their finished decorations home.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.
Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.
