Metalsmithing

This introductory class to Metalsmithing is designed for both those with little to no previous experience as well as those who want to hone, develop and learn new skills.

Students will have an opportunity to learn and develop a wide range of fundamental jewelry-making skills that are essential for building a solid foundation.

A wide variety of tools and techniques include: 

• Safe practices for working in a jeweler’s studio
• Proper use of hand tools
• Soldering techniques and torches, flex shafts, hammers
• Polishing equipment, jeweler’s saw, files, pliers
• Doming blocks and more

You will learn how to cut, solder, saw, drill, rivet, pierce, dome, texture, drill etc.

This class is designed for each student to create a minimum of 2-4 pieces in this 8 week session.

Metalsmithing involves numerous techniques. In this introductory course, one will learn the following skills:

• The basic overview of metal properties and manipulation
• Sawing and piercing
• Cold connections such as rivets
• Soldering and fabrication
• Mechanisms such as clasps and hinges
• Rolling Mill
• Hydraulic Press
• Textures
• Chain Making
• Raising, Forming and Spiculum
• Chasing and Repoussé
• Patinas