
Lost Wax Casting (4 Days)
Intensive four day studio course focused on lost wax casting techniques, from sculpting wax models through mold making and metal pours. Expect hands on instruction in a metalworking environment geared toward building foundational casting skills.
Similar Events

A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.

A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.
A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.

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 jewelry making workshop focused on stone setting techniques using found objects, led by visiting instructor Nanette Pengelley. Learn tool skills and creative design approaches in a maker studio setting.

Hands on jewelry making workshop focused on stone setting techniques using found objects, led by visiting instructor Nanette Pengelley. Learn tool skills and creative design approaches in a maker studio setting.
Hands on jewelry making workshop focused on stone setting techniques using found objects, led by visiting instructor Nanette Pengelley. Learn tool skills and creative design approaches in a maker studio 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.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on designing and making a silver pendant with a set stone. Expect torch work, filing and polishing, and take-home jewelry with personalized details.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on designing and making a silver pendant with a set stone. Expect torch work, filing and polishing, and take-home jewelry with personalized details.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on designing and making a silver pendant with a set stone. Expect torch work, filing and polishing, and take-home jewelry with personalized details.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.
Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.

Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.

Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.
Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.

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 introduction to vitreous enamel as powdered glass fuses into glossy, colorful surfaces on metal. Learn foundational enameling setup, firing basics, and simple finishing techniques in a professional jewelry studio setting.

Hands-on introduction to vitreous enamel as powdered glass fuses into glossy, colorful surfaces on metal. Learn foundational enameling setup, firing basics, and simple finishing techniques in a professional jewelry studio setting.
Hands-on introduction to vitreous enamel as powdered glass fuses into glossy, colorful surfaces on metal. Learn foundational enameling setup, firing basics, and simple finishing techniques in a professional jewelry studio setting.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on creating pebble stacker rings with simple metalworking techniques like sawing, shaping, texturing, and polishing. Leave with wearable stackable bands and beginner-friendly skills in a working studio.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on creating pebble stacker rings with simple metalworking techniques like sawing, shaping, texturing, and polishing. Leave with wearable stackable bands and beginner-friendly skills in a working studio.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on creating pebble stacker rings with simple metalworking techniques like sawing, shaping, texturing, and polishing. Leave with wearable stackable bands and beginner-friendly skills in a working studio.

Beginner metalsmithing lessons covering core jewelry bench skills across a three-session series. Expect guided, hands-on practice shaping and finishing metal with studio tools in a focused small-group setting.

Beginner metalsmithing lessons covering core jewelry bench skills across a three-session series. Expect guided, hands-on practice shaping and finishing metal with studio tools in a focused small-group setting.
Beginner metalsmithing lessons covering core jewelry bench skills across a three-session series. Expect guided, hands-on practice shaping and finishing metal with studio tools in a focused small-group 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 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.
Two-day intermediate studio workshop focused on carving linoleum blocks and pulling crisp hand-printed impressions. Expect in-depth technique practice with block tools, ink application, and repeatable printmaking workflows.
Two-day intermediate studio workshop focused on carving linoleum blocks and pulling crisp hand-printed impressions. Expect in-depth technique practice with block tools, ink application, and repeatable printmaking workflows.
Two-day intermediate studio workshop focused on carving linoleum blocks and pulling crisp hand-printed impressions. Expect in-depth technique practice with block tools, ink application, and repeatable printmaking workflows.
Learn classic darning basics to repair worn socks and knitwear with durable stitched patches and visible mending techniques. Part one of a three-part series set in a community tool library with a practical, hands-on focus.
Learn classic darning basics to repair worn socks and knitwear with durable stitched patches and visible mending techniques. Part one of a three-part series set in a community tool library with a practical, hands-on focus.
Learn classic darning basics to repair worn socks and knitwear with durable stitched patches and visible mending techniques. Part one of a three-part series set in a community tool library with a practical, hands-on focus.

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 silversmithing class focused on creating custom silver stacking rings using basic metalsmith tools and techniques. Expect guided instruction, simple design choices, and a take-home set of polished, wearable rings.

Hands-on silversmithing class focused on creating custom silver stacking rings using basic metalsmith tools and techniques. Expect guided instruction, simple design choices, and a take-home set of polished, wearable rings.
Hands-on silversmithing class focused on creating custom silver stacking rings using basic metalsmith tools and techniques. Expect guided instruction, simple design choices, and a take-home set of polished, wearable rings.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop where you shape, size, and hammer-texture a wide band ring using traditional bench tools. Expect guided instruction in a small studio setting and leave with a finished piece of wearable silver jewelry.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop where you shape, size, and hammer-texture a wide band ring using traditional bench tools. Expect guided instruction in a small studio setting and leave with a finished piece of wearable silver jewelry.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop where you shape, size, and hammer-texture a wide band ring using traditional bench tools. Expect guided instruction in a small studio setting and leave with a finished piece of wearable silver jewelry.

Hands-on atmospheric kiln firing focused on fire, ash, and vapor to create smoky flashes, ash deposits, and nuanced ceramic surface effects. A one-day studio workshop centered on process, safety, and kiln atmosphere control.

Hands-on atmospheric kiln firing focused on fire, ash, and vapor to create smoky flashes, ash deposits, and nuanced ceramic surface effects. A one-day studio workshop centered on process, safety, and kiln atmosphere control.
Hands-on atmospheric kiln firing focused on fire, ash, and vapor to create smoky flashes, ash deposits, and nuanced ceramic surface effects. A one-day studio workshop centered on process, safety, and kiln atmosphere control.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on tube setting techniques for creating clean, modern pendants. Learn to measure, drill, seat, and finish a stone in a professional jewelry studio with guided instruction.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on tube setting techniques for creating clean, modern pendants. Learn to measure, drill, seat, and finish a stone in a professional jewelry studio with guided instruction.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on tube setting techniques for creating clean, modern pendants. Learn to measure, drill, seat, and finish a stone in a professional jewelry studio with guided instruction.

Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on building a mountain-themed bracelet using mixed metal techniques. Work at jeweler’s benches with guided instruction and take home a finished wearable piece.

Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on building a mountain-themed bracelet using mixed metal techniques. Work at jeweler’s benches with guided instruction and take home a finished wearable piece.
Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on building a mountain-themed bracelet using mixed metal techniques. Work at jeweler’s benches with guided instruction and take home a finished wearable piece.