
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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Hands on two day metalsmithing intensive teaching basic bench skills—sawing, filing, soldering, forming, and finishing—through guided exercises in a small studio setting; ideal for beginners seeking practical jewelry fabrication experience.

Hands on two day metalsmithing intensive teaching basic bench skills—sawing, filing, soldering, forming, and finishing—through guided exercises in a small studio setting; ideal for beginners seeking practical jewelry fabrication experience.
Hands on two day metalsmithing intensive teaching basic bench skills—sawing, filing, soldering, forming, and finishing—through guided exercises in a small studio setting; ideal for beginners seeking practical jewelry fabrication experience.

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.

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 brass and silver bracelet making with torch soldering, sanding, and polishing using traditional metalsmithing tools and a skilled instructor; beginner friendly workshop ideal for couples, bachelorette parties, team building, or solo makers.

Hands on brass and silver bracelet making with torch soldering, sanding, and polishing using traditional metalsmithing tools and a skilled instructor; beginner friendly workshop ideal for couples, bachelorette parties, team building, or solo makers.
Hands on brass and silver bracelet making with torch soldering, sanding, and polishing using traditional metalsmithing tools and a skilled instructor; beginner friendly workshop ideal for couples, bachelorette parties, team building, or solo makers.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop crafting an adorable silver and brass star charm with torch soldering and traditional jewelry tools in a downtown Asheville studio; beginners form accent beads, solder, finish, and take home the completed charm.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop crafting an adorable silver and brass star charm with torch soldering and traditional jewelry tools in a downtown Asheville studio; beginners form accent beads, solder, finish, and take home the completed charm.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop crafting an adorable silver and brass star charm with torch soldering and traditional jewelry tools in a downtown Asheville studio; beginners form accent beads, solder, finish, and take home the completed charm.

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.

Hammer a personalized brass charm with over 50 metal stamps and jeweler's hammers, add a silver accent and gemstone after a brief demo, then finish your piece in 45 minutes at Ignite Jewelry Studios.

Hammer a personalized brass charm with over 50 metal stamps and jeweler's hammers, add a silver accent and gemstone after a brief demo, then finish your piece in 45 minutes at Ignite Jewelry Studios.
Hammer a personalized brass charm with over 50 metal stamps and jeweler's hammers, add a silver accent and gemstone after a brief demo, then finish your piece in 45 minutes at Ignite Jewelry Studios.

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.

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 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.
Hands on wire weave workshop teaching participants to craft delicate sunrise inspired earrings from scratch, focusing on basic shaping, wrapping, and finishing techniques for beginners in an intimate gallery setting.
Hands on wire weave workshop teaching participants to craft delicate sunrise inspired earrings from scratch, focusing on basic shaping, wrapping, and finishing techniques for beginners in an intimate gallery setting.
Hands on wire weave workshop teaching participants to craft delicate sunrise inspired earrings from scratch, focusing on basic shaping, wrapping, and finishing techniques for beginners in an intimate gallery 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.
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 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.

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.
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.

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.
Hot forge heat and ringing hammer strikes as participants shape steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker; optional upgrades let students craft knives or a dagger for an added fee.
Hot forge heat and ringing hammer strikes as participants shape steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker; optional upgrades let students craft knives or a dagger for an added fee.
Hot forge heat and ringing hammer strikes as participants shape steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker; optional upgrades let students craft knives or a dagger for an added fee.