
Metalsmithing 101 Intensive - April 18th and 19th
Two-day, 16-hour beginner metalsmithing intensive focused on jewelry fundamentals in a full studio setting. Practice sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, bezel setting, and texturing while learning to safely use common jewelry tools and equipment.
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Four day intensive jewelry and metalsmithing course covering jeweler’s saw work, hammering, filing, and flex shaft fundamentals plus acetylene air torch technique. Build finished ready to wear pieces with all materials provided, geared to beginners or refreshers.

Four day intensive jewelry and metalsmithing course covering jeweler’s saw work, hammering, filing, and flex shaft fundamentals plus acetylene air torch technique. Build finished ready to wear pieces with all materials provided, geared to beginners or refreshers.
Four day intensive jewelry and metalsmithing course covering jeweler’s saw work, hammering, filing, and flex shaft fundamentals plus acetylene air torch technique. Build finished ready to wear pieces with all materials provided, geared to beginners or refreshers.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating a mountain-inspired bracelet using mixed metals and basic metalsmithing techniques. Work at a studio bench with guided instruction to cut, shape, texture, and finish a wearable piece.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating a mountain-inspired bracelet using mixed metals and basic metalsmithing techniques. Work at a studio bench with guided instruction to cut, shape, texture, and finish a wearable piece.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating a mountain-inspired bracelet using mixed metals and basic metalsmithing techniques. Work at a studio bench with guided instruction to cut, shape, texture, and finish a wearable piece.

Safety-forward studio instruction on wax carving, spruing, investing, and lost wax casting with live demonstrations and core technique principles. Designed as a prerequisite for open casting access, unless you already have prior experience.

Safety-forward studio instruction on wax carving, spruing, investing, and lost wax casting with live demonstrations and core technique principles. Designed as a prerequisite for open casting access, unless you already have prior experience.
Safety-forward studio instruction on wax carving, spruing, investing, and lost wax casting with live demonstrations and core technique principles. Designed as a prerequisite for open casting access, unless you already have prior experience.

Hands on jewelry casting prep in 30 minute reserved slots to invest a 4 inch by 2 inch flask, followed by next day open casting. Basic metalsmithing knowledge required, with masks worn throughout.

Hands on jewelry casting prep in 30 minute reserved slots to invest a 4 inch by 2 inch flask, followed by next day open casting. Basic metalsmithing knowledge required, with masks worn throughout.
Hands on jewelry casting prep in 30 minute reserved slots to invest a 4 inch by 2 inch flask, followed by next day open casting. Basic metalsmithing knowledge required, with masks worn throughout.

Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.

Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.
Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to create a hammered sterling silver wide band ring, with step-by-step guidance on soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing. Ideal for DIY wedding bands or a take-home make-and-take in a fully equipped studio.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to create a hammered sterling silver wide band ring, with step-by-step guidance on soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing. Ideal for DIY wedding bands or a take-home make-and-take in a fully equipped studio.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to create a hammered sterling silver wide band ring, with step-by-step guidance on soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing. Ideal for DIY wedding bands or a take-home make-and-take in a fully equipped studio.

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.

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.

Five-day daytime studio camp mixing hands-on metalsmithing with open-ended creative art time, building technique and confidence while you make finished take-home pieces. Materials are provided, with beginner-to-advanced instruction in a small workshop setting.

Five-day daytime studio camp mixing hands-on metalsmithing with open-ended creative art time, building technique and confidence while you make finished take-home pieces. Materials are provided, with beginner-to-advanced instruction in a small workshop setting.
Five-day daytime studio camp mixing hands-on metalsmithing with open-ended creative art time, building technique and confidence while you make finished take-home pieces. Materials are provided, with beginner-to-advanced instruction in a small workshop setting.

Fast-paced two-day ring casting workshop focused on rapid-fire techniques from wax carving to metal casting and finishing. Expect tool time, molten-metal process demos, and take-home jewelry skills in a studio setting.

Fast-paced two-day ring casting workshop focused on rapid-fire techniques from wax carving to metal casting and finishing. Expect tool time, molten-metal process demos, and take-home jewelry skills in a studio setting.
Fast-paced two-day ring casting workshop focused on rapid-fire techniques from wax carving to metal casting and finishing. Expect tool time, molten-metal process demos, and take-home jewelry skills in a studio setting.

Hammering, soldering, sawing, and polishing to craft rings, pendants, and small metal treasures in a light-filled studio. Supportive instructors guide beginners through design, fabrication, and finishing techniques in a relaxed, collaborative grown-up camp atmosphere.

Hammering, soldering, sawing, and polishing to craft rings, pendants, and small metal treasures in a light-filled studio. Supportive instructors guide beginners through design, fabrication, and finishing techniques in a relaxed, collaborative grown-up camp atmosphere.
Hammering, soldering, sawing, and polishing to craft rings, pendants, and small metal treasures in a light-filled studio. Supportive instructors guide beginners through design, fabrication, and finishing techniques in a relaxed, collaborative grown-up camp atmosphere.
Hands-on blacksmithing workshop where you forge a functional tool like a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker for $50, with day-of upgrade options. Expect heat, hammering, and take-home steel craftsmanship in a working forge setting.
Hands-on blacksmithing workshop where you forge a functional tool like a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker for $50, with day-of upgrade options. Expect heat, hammering, and take-home steel craftsmanship in a working forge setting.
Hands-on blacksmithing workshop where you forge a functional tool like a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker for $50, with day-of upgrade options. Expect heat, hammering, and take-home steel craftsmanship in a working forge setting.
Form, texture, and finish a handmade metal bangle bracelet under instructor Emma Zanetti’s guidance; all tools and materials are provided in a hands on, beginner friendly small group workshop at Newfound Artisan.
Form, texture, and finish a handmade metal bangle bracelet under instructor Emma Zanetti’s guidance; all tools and materials are provided in a hands on, beginner friendly small group workshop at Newfound Artisan.
Form, texture, and finish a handmade metal bangle bracelet under instructor Emma Zanetti’s guidance; all tools and materials are provided in a hands on, beginner friendly small group workshop at Newfound Artisan.

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.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.
Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

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.

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 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.

Intensive two day hands on pottery workshop exploring clay forming, glazing, and finishing; focused studio practice, demos, and guided making for makers seeking concentrated instruction.

Intensive two day hands on pottery workshop exploring clay forming, glazing, and finishing; focused studio practice, demos, and guided making for makers seeking concentrated instruction.
Intensive two day hands on pottery workshop exploring clay forming, glazing, and finishing; focused studio practice, demos, and guided making for makers seeking concentrated instruction.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry making camp teaching torch work, soldering basics and finishing techniques in a small studio environment; beginner friendly projects for ages 9 to 13 to craft wearable metal pieces.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry making camp teaching torch work, soldering basics and finishing techniques in a small studio environment; beginner friendly projects for ages 9 to 13 to craft wearable metal pieces.
Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry making camp teaching torch work, soldering basics and finishing techniques in a small studio environment; beginner friendly projects for ages 9 to 13 to craft wearable metal pieces.