
Intro to Jewelry + Metalsmithing (3 Saturdays - Oct/Nov2026)
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.
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Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on bezel setting a stone into a silver pendant using torches and basic metalsmithing tools. Expect guided instruction, material prep, soldering steps, and a take-home finished piece.

Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on bezel setting a stone into a silver pendant using torches and basic metalsmithing tools. Expect guided instruction, material prep, soldering steps, and a take-home finished piece.
Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on bezel setting a stone into a silver pendant using torches and basic metalsmithing tools. Expect guided instruction, material prep, soldering steps, and a take-home finished piece.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 jewelry workshop crafting fall foliage inspired leafy earrings, likely using polymer clay and torched techniques in a cozy studio setting. Make a wearable seasonal pair to take home with guidance geared toward beginners.

Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting fall foliage inspired leafy earrings, likely using polymer clay and torched techniques in a cozy studio setting. Make a wearable seasonal pair to take home with guidance geared toward beginners.
Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting fall foliage inspired leafy earrings, likely using polymer clay and torched techniques in a cozy studio setting. Make a wearable seasonal pair to take home with guidance geared toward beginners.

Carve and shape jewelry wax into an original handmade gift during a tactile, creative workshop. Explore wax modeling techniques and create a one-of-a-kind design to take home.

Carve and shape jewelry wax into an original handmade gift during a tactile, creative workshop. Explore wax modeling techniques and create a one-of-a-kind design to take home.
Carve and shape jewelry wax into an original handmade gift during a tactile, creative workshop. Explore wax modeling techniques and create a one-of-a-kind design to take home.

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.

Hands on torchwork session shaping an intertwined glass pendant with guidance on flame control, color application, and basic shaping techniques. Leave with a finished wearable piece and a solid intro to lampworking fundamentals.

Hands on torchwork session shaping an intertwined glass pendant with guidance on flame control, color application, and basic shaping techniques. Leave with a finished wearable piece and a solid intro to lampworking fundamentals.
Hands on torchwork session shaping an intertwined glass pendant with guidance on flame control, color application, and basic shaping techniques. Leave with a finished wearable piece and a solid intro to lampworking fundamentals.

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.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.

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.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating stud earrings using sterling silver, brass, and copper. Expect beginner-friendly metalworking techniques, simple forming and finishing, and take-home pieces made in an artisan studio setting.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating stud earrings using sterling silver, brass, and copper. Expect beginner-friendly metalworking techniques, simple forming and finishing, and take-home pieces made in an artisan studio setting.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating stud earrings using sterling silver, brass, and copper. Expect beginner-friendly metalworking techniques, simple forming and finishing, and take-home pieces made in an artisan studio setting.

Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on forming and texturing a wide band ring with a hammered finish. Learn basic ring sizing, shaping, and finishing techniques in a jewelry studio setting and leave with a wearable piece.

Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on forming and texturing a wide band ring with a hammered finish. Learn basic ring sizing, shaping, and finishing techniques in a jewelry studio setting and leave with a wearable piece.
Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on forming and texturing a wide band ring with a hammered finish. Learn basic ring sizing, shaping, and finishing techniques in a jewelry studio setting and leave with a wearable piece.
Hands-on jewelry workshop covering the full metalsmithing process—measuring, sawing, shaping, soldering, and polishing—to create three stackable rings. Choose sterling silver or 14k gold fill and leave with finished pieces ready to wear.
Hands-on jewelry workshop covering the full metalsmithing process—measuring, sawing, shaping, soldering, and polishing—to create three stackable rings. Choose sterling silver or 14k gold fill and leave with finished pieces ready to wear.
Hands-on jewelry workshop covering the full metalsmithing process—measuring, sawing, shaping, soldering, and polishing—to create three stackable rings. Choose sterling silver or 14k gold fill and leave with finished pieces ready to wear.

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.
Beginner-friendly instruction in MIG welding and metal fabrication turns sparks and hands-on practice into a functional bike stand. A queer-inclusive workshop for learning practical metalworking skills.
Beginner-friendly instruction in MIG welding and metal fabrication turns sparks and hands-on practice into a functional bike stand. A queer-inclusive workshop for learning practical metalworking skills.
Beginner-friendly instruction in MIG welding and metal fabrication turns sparks and hands-on practice into a functional bike stand. A queer-inclusive workshop for learning practical metalworking skills.
