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Shape hot steel 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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Shape and forge a practical metal keepsake, choosing from a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool. On-site upgrades let you customize your project further.
Shape and forge a practical metal keepsake, choosing from a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool. On-site upgrades let you customize your project further.
Shape and forge a practical metal keepsake, choosing from a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool. On-site upgrades let you customize your project further.

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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.

Create pebble-inspired stacking silver rings in a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, exploring metalworking techniques and crafting distinctive pieces to wear together or individually.

Create pebble-inspired stacking silver rings in a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, exploring metalworking techniques and crafting distinctive pieces to wear together or individually.
Create pebble-inspired stacking silver rings in a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, exploring metalworking techniques and crafting distinctive pieces to wear together or individually.

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, solder, hammer, and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring in a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Step-by-step instruction welcomes beginners and introduces practical torch soldering and jewelry-making techniques.

Shape, solder, hammer, and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring in a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Step-by-step instruction welcomes beginners and introduces practical torch soldering and jewelry-making techniques.
Shape, solder, hammer, and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring in a hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Step-by-step instruction welcomes beginners and introduces practical torch soldering and jewelry-making techniques.

Shape and texture three silver stacking rings, then add a tube setting and choose a cubic zirconia or upgraded gemstone. A hands-on jewelry-making workshop ends with polishing your custom set.

Shape and texture three silver stacking rings, then add a tube setting and choose a cubic zirconia or upgraded gemstone. A hands-on jewelry-making workshop ends with polishing your custom set.
Shape and texture three silver stacking rings, then add a tube setting and choose a cubic zirconia or upgraded gemstone. A hands-on jewelry-making workshop ends with polishing your custom set.

Shape a silver, brass, and cubic zirconia star charm through hands-on soldering, stone setting, stamping, and polishing. Leave with a finished piece of jewelry made in a downtown metalsmithing studio.

Shape a silver, brass, and cubic zirconia star charm through hands-on soldering, stone setting, stamping, and polishing. Leave with a finished piece of jewelry made in a downtown metalsmithing studio.
Shape a silver, brass, and cubic zirconia star charm through hands-on soldering, stone setting, stamping, and polishing. Leave with a finished piece of jewelry made in a downtown metalsmithing studio.

Drop in for hands-on jewelry making or copper ornament stamping, with decorative textures, metal stamps, and finishing touches. Choose a project and learn foundational techniques in a relaxed creative setting.

Drop in for hands-on jewelry making or copper ornament stamping, with decorative textures, metal stamps, and finishing touches. Choose a project and learn foundational techniques in a relaxed creative setting.
Drop in for hands-on jewelry making or copper ornament stamping, with decorative textures, metal stamps, and finishing touches. Choose a project and learn foundational techniques in a relaxed creative setting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stamp brass charms and copper ornaments into personalized keepsakes, then browse handcrafted jewelry in a festive downtown gallery setting. A relaxed holiday social pairs hands-on making with unique gift shopping.

Stamp brass charms and copper ornaments into personalized keepsakes, then browse handcrafted jewelry in a festive downtown gallery setting. A relaxed holiday social pairs hands-on making with unique gift shopping.
Stamp brass charms and copper ornaments into personalized keepsakes, then browse handcrafted jewelry in a festive downtown gallery setting. A relaxed holiday social pairs hands-on making with unique gift shopping.

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.

Learn glass-cutting techniques and essential safety practices in a hands-on introduction to fused glass. Design two one-of-a-kind jewelry pendants, adding color and personal style to each creation.

Learn glass-cutting techniques and essential safety practices in a hands-on introduction to fused glass. Design two one-of-a-kind jewelry pendants, adding color and personal style to each creation.
Learn glass-cutting techniques and essential safety practices in a hands-on introduction to fused glass. Design two one-of-a-kind jewelry pendants, adding color and personal style to each creation.

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.

Shape sterling silver wire into a delicate, handmade chicken bone necklace using a torch, pliers, and cutters. Step-by-step guidance makes this no-solder workshop accessible to first-time jewelry makers.

Shape sterling silver wire into a delicate, handmade chicken bone necklace using a torch, pliers, and cutters. Step-by-step guidance makes this no-solder workshop accessible to first-time jewelry makers.
Shape sterling silver wire into a delicate, handmade chicken bone necklace using a torch, pliers, and cutters. Step-by-step guidance makes this no-solder workshop accessible to first-time jewelry makers.

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.
