Metalsmithing 101: The Basics - A 4-Part Series Feb 2026
Introductory hands-on metalsmithing and basic jewelry fabrication taught across a four-session series, focusing on essential beginner techniques, tool use, and guided project work in a small studio setting.
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Hands-on beginner metalsmithing classes teaching sawing, filing, forming, and basic soldering in a four-session series at a working jewelry studio, with tool use and materials guidance to make simple rings and pendants.
Hands-on beginner metalsmithing classes teaching sawing, filing, forming, and basic soldering in a four-session series at a working jewelry studio, with tool use and materials guidance to make simple rings and pendants.
Hands-on beginner metalsmithing classes teaching sawing, filing, forming, and basic soldering in a four-session series at a working jewelry studio, with tool use and materials guidance to make simple rings and pendants.
Hand stamp copper ornaments or earrings using 50+ metal stamps and jewelers hammers in a drop in session; brief demo, up to one hour making time, finish with staff hand polishing for a keepsake.
Hand stamp copper ornaments or earrings using 50+ metal stamps and jewelers hammers in a drop in session; brief demo, up to one hour making time, finish with staff hand polishing for a keepsake.
Hand stamp copper ornaments or earrings using 50+ metal stamps and jewelers hammers in a drop in session; brief demo, up to one hour making time, finish with staff hand polishing for a keepsake.
Hands on metalsmithing workshop teaching jewelers saw, hammering, filing, flex shaft techniques and acetylene and air torch soldering across six three hour sessions (18 hours total). Designed for beginners; materials and finished wearable pieces included.
Hands on metalsmithing workshop teaching jewelers saw, hammering, filing, flex shaft techniques and acetylene and air torch soldering across six three hour sessions (18 hours total). Designed for beginners; materials and finished wearable pieces included.
Hands on metalsmithing workshop teaching jewelers saw, hammering, filing, flex shaft techniques and acetylene and air torch soldering across six three hour sessions (18 hours total). Designed for beginners; materials and finished wearable pieces included.
Three-day, 18-hour hands-on metalsmithing intensive teaching jeweler’s saw, hammers, files, flex shaft, pliers and acetylene/air torch techniques to craft finished wearable jewelry; all materials included and geared for beginners.
Three-day, 18-hour hands-on metalsmithing intensive teaching jeweler’s saw, hammers, files, flex shaft, pliers and acetylene/air torch techniques to craft finished wearable jewelry; all materials included and geared for beginners.
Three-day, 18-hour hands-on metalsmithing intensive teaching jeweler’s saw, hammers, files, flex shaft, pliers and acetylene/air torch techniques to craft finished wearable jewelry; all materials included and geared for beginners.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop crafting brass and silver bracelets—choose a design, torch solder, sand, and polish under a skilled instructor in a downtown Asheville studio; ideal for couples, bachelorettes, teams, or solo makers.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop crafting brass and silver bracelets—choose a design, torch solder, sand, and polish under a skilled instructor in a downtown Asheville studio; ideal for couples, bachelorettes, teams, or solo makers.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop crafting brass and silver bracelets—choose a design, torch solder, sand, and polish under a skilled instructor in a downtown Asheville studio; ideal for couples, bachelorettes, teams, or solo makers.
Hands on jewelry workshop teaching bezel setting for cabochon stones with sawing, sanding, stamping, texturing, soldering and stone setting techniques; all materials provided and suitable for beginners ages 16 and up.
Hands on jewelry workshop teaching bezel setting for cabochon stones with sawing, sanding, stamping, texturing, soldering and stone setting techniques; all materials provided and suitable for beginners ages 16 and up.
Hands on jewelry workshop teaching bezel setting for cabochon stones with sawing, sanding, stamping, texturing, soldering and stone setting techniques; all materials provided and suitable for beginners ages 16 and up.
Hands-on after-school metalsmithing for kids creating shiny silver rings, playful mountain keychains, earrings, and secret-message pendants; guided instruction introduces basic jeweler’s techniques and imaginative design in rotating project-focused sessions.
Hands-on after-school metalsmithing for kids creating shiny silver rings, playful mountain keychains, earrings, and secret-message pendants; guided instruction introduces basic jeweler’s techniques and imaginative design in rotating project-focused sessions.
Hands-on after-school metalsmithing for kids creating shiny silver rings, playful mountain keychains, earrings, and secret-message pendants; guided instruction introduces basic jeweler’s techniques and imaginative design in rotating project-focused sessions.
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 beginner workshop exploring cold wax techniques and color mixing; participants layer pigment with cold wax to build textured surfaces using palette knives and brushes in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on beginner workshop exploring cold wax techniques and color mixing; participants layer pigment with cold wax to build textured surfaces using palette knives and brushes in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on beginner workshop exploring cold wax techniques and color mixing; participants layer pigment with cold wax to build textured surfaces using palette knives and brushes in an intimate studio setting.
Five-day intensive hands-on lost wax casting course teaching jewelry-grade investment casting, wax carving, moldmaking, burnout, and metal pouring in Torched AVL’s studio, with finishing and polishing techniques.
Five-day intensive hands-on lost wax casting course teaching jewelry-grade investment casting, wax carving, moldmaking, burnout, and metal pouring in Torched AVL’s studio, with finishing and polishing techniques.
Five-day intensive hands-on lost wax casting course teaching jewelry-grade investment casting, wax carving, moldmaking, burnout, and metal pouring in Torched AVL’s studio, with finishing and polishing techniques.
Pottery classes covering wheel throwing, handbuilding, glazing and kiln firing techniques in a bright studio; multiweek sessions for beginners through advanced students focused on hands on skill development.
Pottery classes covering wheel throwing, handbuilding, glazing and kiln firing techniques in a bright studio; multiweek sessions for beginners through advanced students focused on hands on skill development.
Pottery classes covering wheel throwing, handbuilding, glazing and kiln firing techniques in a bright studio; multiweek sessions for beginners through advanced students focused on hands on skill development.
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.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a brass-and-copper mountain pendant with a silver moon and hands-on bench skills—sawing, filing, sanding, riveting, stamping, texturing, and torch work; all materials provided. Open to ages 9 and up and welcomes all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a brass-and-copper mountain pendant with a silver moon and hands-on bench skills—sawing, filing, sanding, riveting, stamping, texturing, and torch work; all materials provided. Open to ages 9 and up and welcomes all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a brass-and-copper mountain pendant with a silver moon and hands-on bench skills—sawing, filing, sanding, riveting, stamping, texturing, and torch work; all materials provided. Open to ages 9 and up and welcomes all skill levels.
Gentle restorative exercises, reflective digestion practices, and playful creative labs across six Thursday evenings to help artists recover from creative burnout and rebuild sustainable rhythms for rest, play, and renewed making.
Gentle restorative exercises, reflective digestion practices, and playful creative labs across six Thursday evenings to help artists recover from creative burnout and rebuild sustainable rhythms for rest, play, and renewed making.
Gentle restorative exercises, reflective digestion practices, and playful creative labs across six Thursday evenings to help artists recover from creative burnout and rebuild sustainable rhythms for rest, play, and renewed making.
Hands on forge session teaching hot forging techniques to make a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker starting at $50; upgrade options include horseshoe or railspike knives and a dagger.
Hands on forge session teaching hot forging techniques to make a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker starting at $50; upgrade options include horseshoe or railspike knives and a dagger.
Hands on forge session teaching hot forging techniques to make a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker starting at $50; upgrade options include horseshoe or railspike knives and a dagger.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Candlelit hands-on wax carving workshop teaching wax shaping for haunting jewelry and objects, followed by bronze casting; beginner friendly instruction, flickering ambiance, and macabre Friday the 13th vibe for creative makers.
Candlelit hands-on wax carving workshop teaching wax shaping for haunting jewelry and objects, followed by bronze casting; beginner friendly instruction, flickering ambiance, and macabre Friday the 13th vibe for creative makers.
Candlelit hands-on wax carving workshop teaching wax shaping for haunting jewelry and objects, followed by bronze casting; beginner friendly instruction, flickering ambiance, and macabre Friday the 13th vibe for creative makers.
Hands-on five-hour workshop carving wax into bespoke jewelry and quirky objects, followed by lost-wax bronze casting; beginner-friendly, social Valentine’s date-night for couples, friends, or solo makers.
Hands-on five-hour workshop carving wax into bespoke jewelry and quirky objects, followed by lost-wax bronze casting; beginner-friendly, social Valentine’s date-night for couples, friends, or solo makers.
Hands-on five-hour workshop carving wax into bespoke jewelry and quirky objects, followed by lost-wax bronze casting; beginner-friendly, social Valentine’s date-night for couples, friends, or solo makers.
Create vibrant alcohol ink floral compositions in a guided studio workshop, then use open studio time to experiment and finish pieces; hands-on, beginner friendly exploration of fluid color blending and petal textures.
Create vibrant alcohol ink floral compositions in a guided studio workshop, then use open studio time to experiment and finish pieces; hands-on, beginner friendly exploration of fluid color blending and petal textures.
Create vibrant alcohol ink floral compositions in a guided studio workshop, then use open studio time to experiment and finish pieces; hands-on, beginner friendly exploration of fluid color blending and petal textures.
Knead and shape simple four-ingredient loaves—flour, water, salt, and yeast—in a hands-on beginner workshop covering mixing, fermentation timing, and basic oven techniques for crusty, everyday bread.
Knead and shape simple four-ingredient loaves—flour, water, salt, and yeast—in a hands-on beginner workshop covering mixing, fermentation timing, and basic oven techniques for crusty, everyday bread.
Knead and shape simple four-ingredient loaves—flour, water, salt, and yeast—in a hands-on beginner workshop covering mixing, fermentation timing, and basic oven techniques for crusty, everyday bread.