
Metalsmithing 101: The Basics 3-Part Series May 4/11/18
Beginner metalsmithing lessons covering core jewelry bench skills across a three-session series. Expect guided, hands-on practice shaping and finishing metal with studio tools in a focused small-group setting.
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Hands-on introduction to vitreous enamel as powdered glass fuses into glossy, colorful surfaces on metal. Learn foundational enameling setup, firing basics, and simple finishing techniques in a professional jewelry studio setting.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on creating pebble stacker rings with simple metalworking techniques like sawing, shaping, texturing, and polishing. Leave with wearable stackable bands and beginner-friendly skills in a working studio.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on creating pebble stacker rings with simple metalworking techniques like sawing, shaping, texturing, and polishing. Leave with wearable stackable bands and beginner-friendly skills in a working studio.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on creating pebble stacker rings with simple metalworking techniques like sawing, shaping, texturing, and polishing. Leave with wearable stackable bands and beginner-friendly skills in a working studio.

Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on crafting boho-inspired brass earrings with basic metalsmithing techniques and studio tools. Create a finished pair to take home in a creative, small-studio setting.

Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on crafting boho-inspired brass earrings with basic metalsmithing techniques and studio tools. Create a finished pair to take home in a creative, small-studio setting.
Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on crafting boho-inspired brass earrings with basic metalsmithing techniques and studio tools. Create a finished pair to take home in a creative, small-studio setting.

Hands-on jewelry making session focused on creating pebble-inspired pieces with guided technique and tool use. A small studio class geared toward beginners and curious makers looking to build foundational metalsmithing skills.

Hands-on jewelry making session focused on creating pebble-inspired pieces with guided technique and tool use. A small studio class geared toward beginners and curious makers looking to build foundational metalsmithing skills.
Hands-on jewelry making session focused on creating pebble-inspired pieces with guided technique and tool use. A small studio class geared toward beginners and curious makers looking to build foundational metalsmithing skills.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop where you shape, size, and hammer-texture a wide band ring using traditional bench tools. Expect guided instruction in a small studio setting and leave with a finished piece of wearable silver jewelry.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop where you shape, size, and hammer-texture a wide band ring using traditional bench tools. Expect guided instruction in a small studio setting and leave with a finished piece of wearable silver jewelry.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop where you shape, size, and hammer-texture a wide band ring using traditional bench tools. Expect guided instruction in a small studio setting and leave with a finished piece of wearable silver jewelry.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on fabricating a functional salt spoon, with guided instruction and bench techniques. Expect sawing, filing, forming, and finishing with studio hand tools in a jewelry-making setting.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on fabricating a functional salt spoon, with guided instruction and bench techniques. Expect sawing, filing, forming, and finishing with studio hand tools in a jewelry-making setting.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on fabricating a functional salt spoon, with guided instruction and bench techniques. Expect sawing, filing, forming, and finishing with studio hand tools in a jewelry-making setting.

Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on creating a simple, wearable charm using basic tools and materials. A relaxed studio setting suited for beginners who want a guided make-and-take experience.

Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on creating a simple, wearable charm using basic tools and materials. A relaxed studio setting suited for beginners who want a guided make-and-take experience.
Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on creating a simple, wearable charm using basic tools and materials. A relaxed studio setting suited for beginners who want a guided make-and-take experience.

Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on building a mountain-themed bracelet using mixed metal techniques. Work at jeweler’s benches with guided instruction and take home a finished wearable piece.

Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on building a mountain-themed bracelet using mixed metal techniques. Work at jeweler’s benches with guided instruction and take home a finished wearable piece.
Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on building a mountain-themed bracelet using mixed metal techniques. Work at jeweler’s benches with guided instruction and take home a finished wearable piece.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on tube setting techniques for creating clean, modern pendants. Learn to measure, drill, seat, and finish a stone in a professional jewelry studio with guided instruction.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on tube setting techniques for creating clean, modern pendants. Learn to measure, drill, seat, and finish a stone in a professional jewelry studio with guided instruction.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on tube setting techniques for creating clean, modern pendants. Learn to measure, drill, seat, and finish a stone in a professional jewelry studio with guided instruction.
Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on crafting a mixed-metal “mountain” bracelet, with guided techniques for cutting, shaping, texturing, and finishing. Flexible format supports workshop-style learning, private class pacing, or scheduled appointments.
Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on crafting a mixed-metal “mountain” bracelet, with guided techniques for cutting, shaping, texturing, and finishing. Flexible format supports workshop-style learning, private class pacing, or scheduled appointments.
Hands-on metalsmithing session focused on crafting a mixed-metal “mountain” bracelet, with guided techniques for cutting, shaping, texturing, and finishing. Flexible format supports workshop-style learning, private class pacing, or scheduled appointments.

Create a star themed charm pendant in a guided jewelry making studio session with tools and techniques for shaping and finishing metal. A relaxed, hands on afternoon focused on wearable craft and creative skill building.

Create a star themed charm pendant in a guided jewelry making studio session with tools and techniques for shaping and finishing metal. A relaxed, hands on afternoon focused on wearable craft and creative skill building.
Create a star themed charm pendant in a guided jewelry making studio session with tools and techniques for shaping and finishing metal. A relaxed, hands on afternoon focused on wearable craft and creative skill building.

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.

Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.

Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.
Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.

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.

A casual drop in jewelry session focused on making charms and small personalized pieces in a working jewelry studio. Ideal for beginners wanting hands on guidance, tools access, and a quick creative project.

A casual drop in jewelry session focused on making charms and small personalized pieces in a working jewelry studio. Ideal for beginners wanting hands on guidance, tools access, and a quick creative project.
A casual drop in jewelry session focused on making charms and small personalized pieces in a working jewelry studio. Ideal for beginners wanting hands on guidance, tools access, and a quick creative project.

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.

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.

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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.
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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.

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+.