
Hammered Wide Band Ring
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.
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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.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

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

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

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 lapidary instruction covers selecting rough stone, cutting and shaping it, then polishing it on a Cab King machine. Each participant finishes a cabochon to take home.

Hands-on lapidary instruction covers selecting rough stone, cutting and shaping it, then polishing it on a Cab King machine. Each participant finishes a cabochon to take home.
Hands-on lapidary instruction covers selecting rough stone, cutting and shaping it, then polishing it on a Cab King machine. Each participant finishes a cabochon to take home.

Open Forge
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.

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.

Foundational jewelry making series focused on metalsmithing techniques like sawing, filing, texturing, and torch soldering. A three Saturday, hands on studio class geared to beginners building core skills and wearable pieces.

Foundational jewelry making series focused on metalsmithing techniques like sawing, filing, texturing, and torch soldering. A three Saturday, hands on studio class geared to beginners building core skills and wearable pieces.
Foundational jewelry making series focused on metalsmithing techniques like sawing, filing, texturing, and torch soldering. A three Saturday, hands on studio class geared to beginners building core skills and wearable pieces.

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.

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 hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.

Shape wax by hand and learn how ancient lost-wax casting transforms a design into metal jewelry during a hands-on, 10-hour crash course. Tools are provided; casting grain costs extra.

Shape wax by hand and learn how ancient lost-wax casting transforms a design into metal jewelry during a hands-on, 10-hour crash course. Tools are provided; casting grain costs extra.
Shape wax by hand and learn how ancient lost-wax casting transforms a design into metal jewelry during a hands-on, 10-hour crash course. Tools are provided; casting grain costs extra.

A hands-on, 10-hour crash course transforms wax into metal through the ancient lost wax casting process. Create a piece of jewelry or small object while learning essential casting techniques.

A hands-on, 10-hour crash course transforms wax into metal through the ancient lost wax casting process. Create a piece of jewelry or small object while learning essential casting techniques.
A hands-on, 10-hour crash course transforms wax into metal through the ancient lost wax casting process. Create a piece of jewelry or small object while learning essential casting techniques.

One on one consultation for couples interested in crafting their own wedding bands, covering design options, sizing, materials, and the torch based metalworking process. Ideal for beginners planning a hands on jewelry making experience.

One on one consultation for couples interested in crafting their own wedding bands, covering design options, sizing, materials, and the torch based metalworking process. Ideal for beginners planning a hands on jewelry making experience.
One on one consultation for couples interested in crafting their own wedding bands, covering design options, sizing, materials, and the torch based metalworking process. Ideal for beginners planning a hands on jewelry making experience.

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.

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 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.

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.
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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.
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