Metalsmithing 101: The Basics 4-Part Series
Beginner jewelry making series in a fully equipped studio, teaching core metalsmithing skills like sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, and adding texture. Four Monday-evening sessions include guided practice with professional tools plus a separate materials fee.
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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.
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.
Hands-on jewelry studio session where you pick a project—rings, earrings, charms, or pendants—and add personal design touches. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming drop-in workshop and leave wearing a one-of-a-kind piece.
Hands-on jewelry studio session where you pick a project—rings, earrings, charms, or pendants—and add personal design touches. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming drop-in workshop and leave wearing a one-of-a-kind piece.
Hands-on jewelry studio session where you pick a project—rings, earrings, charms, or pendants—and add personal design touches. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming drop-in workshop and leave wearing a one-of-a-kind piece.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to craft a wide-band sterling silver ring using soldering, shaping, hammering, and polishing. A guided make-and-take in a fully equipped studio, ideal for DIY wedding bands or first-time jewelry fabrication.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to craft a wide-band sterling silver ring using soldering, shaping, hammering, and polishing. A guided make-and-take in a fully equipped studio, ideal for DIY wedding bands or first-time jewelry fabrication.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to craft a wide-band sterling silver ring using soldering, shaping, hammering, and polishing. A guided make-and-take in a fully equipped studio, ideal for DIY wedding bands or first-time jewelry fabrication.
Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting three sterling silver stacking rings with custom texturing, tube setting, and gemstone setting. Learn polishing and finishing techniques, then leave with a sparkling set featuring a cubic zirconia or optional gemstone upgrade.
Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting three sterling silver stacking rings with custom texturing, tube setting, and gemstone setting. Learn polishing and finishing techniques, then leave with a sparkling set featuring a cubic zirconia or optional gemstone upgrade.
Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting three sterling silver stacking rings with custom texturing, tube setting, and gemstone setting. Learn polishing and finishing techniques, then leave with a sparkling set featuring a cubic zirconia or optional gemstone upgrade.
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 studio workshop exploring drawing directly onto metal surfaces with jewelry-focused techniques and tools. Build skills in mark-making and surface design while creating textured metal pieces in a professional bench setup.
Hands-on studio workshop exploring drawing directly onto metal surfaces with jewelry-focused techniques and tools. Build skills in mark-making and surface design while creating textured metal pieces in a professional bench setup.
Hands-on studio workshop exploring drawing directly onto metal surfaces with jewelry-focused techniques and tools. Build skills in mark-making and surface design while creating textured metal pieces in a professional bench setup.
Hands-on lapidary workshop covering cabochon fundamentals, from shaping and cutting stone to grinding and polishing for a smooth, domed finish. Skill-building session in a jewelry studio with guided instruction and tool practice.
Hands-on lapidary workshop covering cabochon fundamentals, from shaping and cutting stone to grinding and polishing for a smooth, domed finish. Skill-building session in a jewelry studio with guided instruction and tool practice.
Hands-on lapidary workshop covering cabochon fundamentals, from shaping and cutting stone to grinding and polishing for a smooth, domed finish. Skill-building session in a jewelry studio with guided instruction and tool practice.
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.
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 metalworking class focused on shaping and hammer-texturing a cuff bracelet from bronze, brass, or copper. Learn basic forming and finishing techniques in a small artisan studio setting.
Hands-on metalworking class focused on shaping and hammer-texturing a cuff bracelet from bronze, brass, or copper. Learn basic forming and finishing techniques in a small artisan studio setting.
Hands-on metalworking class focused on shaping and hammer-texturing a cuff bracelet from bronze, brass, or copper. Learn basic forming and finishing techniques in a small artisan studio setting.
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.
Create a star-inspired charm in a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, with time to explore creative design and crafting techniques in a dedicated studio setting.
Create a star-inspired charm in a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, with time to explore creative design and crafting techniques in a dedicated studio setting.
Create a star-inspired charm in a hands-on jewelry-making workshop, with time to explore creative design and crafting techniques in a dedicated studio setting.
Shape sterling silver wire into custom prong settings for pebbles, shells, fossils, sea glass, or crystals in a beginner-friendly jewelry workshop. Leave with one or two finished pendants or earrings.
Shape sterling silver wire into custom prong settings for pebbles, shells, fossils, sea glass, or crystals in a beginner-friendly jewelry workshop. Leave with one or two finished pendants or earrings.
Shape sterling silver wire into custom prong settings for pebbles, shells, fossils, sea glass, or crystals in a beginner-friendly jewelry workshop. Leave with one or two finished pendants or earrings.
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.
Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.
Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.
Make your own jewelry during a hands-on, drop-in studio session. The open format centers on creative making and gives participants time to craft wearable pieces.
Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting a pumpkin pendant using wire-wrapping techniques, shaping and securing decorative wraps for a seasonal keepsake. A cozy studio class focused on creative skill-building and take-home wearable art.
Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting a pumpkin pendant using wire-wrapping techniques, shaping and securing decorative wraps for a seasonal keepsake. A cozy studio class focused on creative skill-building and take-home wearable art.
Hands-on jewelry workshop crafting a pumpkin pendant using wire-wrapping techniques, shaping and securing decorative wraps for a seasonal keepsake. A cozy studio class focused on creative skill-building and take-home wearable art.
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 functional metal piece such as a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape a functional metal piece such as a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape a functional metal piece such as a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Learn the lost-wax casting process in a four-day, hands-on metalsmithing workshop, from preparing wax models to creating cast forms. A focused craft class for aspiring jewelry makers and sculptors.
Learn the lost-wax casting process in a four-day, hands-on metalsmithing workshop, from preparing wax models to creating cast forms. A focused craft class for aspiring jewelry makers and sculptors.
Learn the lost-wax casting process in a four-day, hands-on metalsmithing workshop, from preparing wax models to creating cast forms. A focused craft class for aspiring jewelry makers and sculptors.