
Metalsmithing 101: The Basics -A 4-Part Series Feb 2026
Hands-on beginner metalsmithing series teaching sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, and texturing across four Monday evenings; includes studio tool access and a separate materials fee for making your own jewelry.
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Two day hands on workshop teaching hammering, sawing, filing and basic soldering for beginners; projects include rings and pendants using silver and copper in a well equipped studio.

Two day hands on workshop teaching hammering, sawing, filing and basic soldering for beginners; projects include rings and pendants using silver and copper in a well equipped studio.
Two day hands on workshop teaching hammering, sawing, filing and basic soldering for beginners; projects include rings and pendants using silver and copper in a well equipped studio.

Hammer sterling silver into a wide, hammered band through hands on soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing in Ignite’s fully equipped downtown metalsmithing studio; materials and tools included, perfect for DIY wedding bands.

Hammer sterling silver into a wide, hammered band through hands on soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing in Ignite’s fully equipped downtown metalsmithing studio; materials and tools included, perfect for DIY wedding bands.
Hammer sterling silver into a wide, hammered band through hands on soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing in Ignite’s fully equipped downtown metalsmithing studio; materials and tools included, perfect for DIY wedding bands.

Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on crafting a wide band ring with a hammered texture, guided step by step in a jewelry studio setting. Ideal for beginners who want a finished wearable piece and tool practice.

Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on crafting a wide band ring with a hammered texture, guided step by step in a jewelry studio setting. Ideal for beginners who want a finished wearable piece and tool practice.
Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on crafting a wide band ring with a hammered texture, guided step by step in a jewelry studio setting. Ideal for beginners who want a finished wearable piece and tool practice.

Press textured patterns into dazzling brass earrings with gold filled ear wires using a rolling mill during a 1.5 hour beginner friendly metalsmithing workshop; all materials included, silver upgrade available.

Press textured patterns into dazzling brass earrings with gold filled ear wires using a rolling mill during a 1.5 hour beginner friendly metalsmithing workshop; all materials included, silver upgrade available.
Press textured patterns into dazzling brass earrings with gold filled ear wires using a rolling mill during a 1.5 hour beginner friendly metalsmithing workshop; all materials included, silver upgrade available.

Hands-on jewelry studio session focused on crafting boho-inspired brass earrings, with guided instruction through cutting, shaping, and finishing techniques. Ideal for makers wanting a take-home pair and practical metalwork skills.

Hands-on jewelry studio session focused on crafting boho-inspired brass earrings, with guided instruction through cutting, shaping, and finishing techniques. Ideal for makers wanting a take-home pair and practical metalwork skills.
Hands-on jewelry studio session focused on crafting boho-inspired brass earrings, with guided instruction through cutting, shaping, and finishing techniques. Ideal for makers wanting a take-home pair and practical metalwork skills.
Hands-on jewelry studio session focused on crafting a Mixed Metal Mountain bracelet, with guided techniques for cutting, forming, and finishing metal. Works as a scheduled workshop, class, or appointment for personalized instruction.
Hands-on jewelry studio session focused on crafting a Mixed Metal Mountain bracelet, with guided techniques for cutting, forming, and finishing metal. Works as a scheduled workshop, class, or appointment for personalized instruction.
Hands-on jewelry studio session focused on crafting a Mixed Metal Mountain bracelet, with guided techniques for cutting, forming, and finishing metal. Works as a scheduled workshop, class, or appointment for personalized instruction.

Hands-on beginner workshop focusing on earring construction and basic jewelry techniques in Wilderness Muse's craft studio; participants practice designing, assembling, and finishing simple earrings in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.

Hands-on beginner workshop focusing on earring construction and basic jewelry techniques in Wilderness Muse's craft studio; participants practice designing, assembling, and finishing simple earrings in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.
Hands-on beginner workshop focusing on earring construction and basic jewelry techniques in Wilderness Muse's craft studio; participants practice designing, assembling, and finishing simple earrings in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.

Stamp and hammer a custom brass or sterling silver charm using over 60 metal stamps and jeweler hammers, then add a silver accent and gemstone after a short demo at a downtown Asheville studio.

Stamp and hammer a custom brass or sterling silver charm using over 60 metal stamps and jeweler hammers, then add a silver accent and gemstone after a short demo at a downtown Asheville studio.
Stamp and hammer a custom brass or sterling silver charm using over 60 metal stamps and jeweler hammers, then add a silver accent and gemstone after a short demo at a downtown Asheville studio.

Stamp and hammer a brass charm into a personalized keepsake using 50+ metal stamps, silver accents, and a chosen gemstone; a brief instructor demo precedes 45 minutes to complete your piece in River Arts District.

Stamp and hammer a brass charm into a personalized keepsake using 50+ metal stamps, silver accents, and a chosen gemstone; a brief instructor demo precedes 45 minutes to complete your piece in River Arts District.
Stamp and hammer a brass charm into a personalized keepsake using 50+ metal stamps, silver accents, and a chosen gemstone; a brief instructor demo precedes 45 minutes to complete your piece in River Arts District.

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 mosaic jewelry workshop crafting a pendant and matching earrings with step-by-step guidance on assembling tesserae, attaching findings, and finishing techniques—ideal for beginners and creatives.

Hands-on mosaic jewelry workshop crafting a pendant and matching earrings with step-by-step guidance on assembling tesserae, attaching findings, and finishing techniques—ideal for beginners and creatives.
Hands-on mosaic jewelry workshop crafting a pendant and matching earrings with step-by-step guidance on assembling tesserae, attaching findings, and finishing techniques—ideal for beginners and creatives.

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.
Hands on beginner friendly jewelry workshop in a greenhouse studio with step by step guidance, all materials and snacks provided; participants create and leave with two handmade earring pairs of their own design.
Hands on beginner friendly jewelry workshop in a greenhouse studio with step by step guidance, all materials and snacks provided; participants create and leave with two handmade earring pairs of their own design.
Hands on beginner friendly jewelry workshop in a greenhouse studio with step by step guidance, all materials and snacks provided; participants create and leave with two handmade earring pairs of their own design.

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+.

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.
Hammer and heat driven beginner blacksmithing session crafting a choice of bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker for $50, with on site upgrade options and guided instruction in a small forge studio.
Hammer and heat driven beginner blacksmithing session crafting a choice of bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker for $50, with on site upgrade options and guided instruction in a small forge studio.
Hammer and heat driven beginner blacksmithing session crafting a choice of bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker for $50, with on site upgrade options and guided instruction in a small forge studio.

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.

Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.

Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.
Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.