
Metalsmithing 101: The Basics Intensive April 18th-19th with Workshops/Classes/A
Two-day intensive covering foundational metalsmithing techniques in a working jewelry studio, with hands-on practice using torches and bench tools. Expect skill-building on sawing, filing, soldering, and basic finishing for simple wearable pieces.
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Four day intensive jewelry and metalsmithing course covering jeweler’s saw work, hammering, filing, and flex shaft fundamentals plus acetylene air torch technique. Build finished ready to wear pieces with all materials provided, geared to beginners or refreshers.

Four day intensive jewelry and metalsmithing course covering jeweler’s saw work, hammering, filing, and flex shaft fundamentals plus acetylene air torch technique. Build finished ready to wear pieces with all materials provided, geared to beginners or refreshers.
Four day intensive jewelry and metalsmithing course covering jeweler’s saw work, hammering, filing, and flex shaft fundamentals plus acetylene air torch technique. Build finished ready to wear pieces with all materials provided, geared to beginners or refreshers.

Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.

Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.
Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.

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 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.

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.
Hammer and heat steel in a hands-on blacksmithing session to forge a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker. On-site upgrade options let you customize your finished metalwork piece.
Hammer and heat steel in a hands-on blacksmithing session to forge a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker. On-site upgrade options let you customize your finished metalwork piece.
Hammer and heat steel in a hands-on blacksmithing session to forge a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker. On-site upgrade options let you customize your finished metalwork piece.
Form, texture, and finish a handmade metal bangle bracelet under instructor Emma Zanetti’s guidance; all tools and materials are provided in a hands on, beginner friendly small group workshop at Newfound Artisan.
Form, texture, and finish a handmade metal bangle bracelet under instructor Emma Zanetti’s guidance; all tools and materials are provided in a hands on, beginner friendly small group workshop at Newfound Artisan.
Form, texture, and finish a handmade metal bangle bracelet under instructor Emma Zanetti’s guidance; all tools and materials are provided in a hands on, beginner friendly small group workshop at Newfound Artisan.

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 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.

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.

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.

Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.

Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.
Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.

Intensive two day hands on pottery workshop exploring clay forming, glazing, and finishing; focused studio practice, demos, and guided making for makers seeking concentrated instruction.

Intensive two day hands on pottery workshop exploring clay forming, glazing, and finishing; focused studio practice, demos, and guided making for makers seeking concentrated instruction.
Intensive two day hands on pottery workshop exploring clay forming, glazing, and finishing; focused studio practice, demos, and guided making for makers seeking concentrated instruction.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Hands on tapestry weaving workshop teaching loom setup, weft techniques, and texture building with wool and mixed fibers; beginner friendly instruction in a community art studio for makers wanting foundational fiber arts skills.

Hands on tapestry weaving workshop teaching loom setup, weft techniques, and texture building with wool and mixed fibers; beginner friendly instruction in a community art studio for makers wanting foundational fiber arts skills.
Hands on tapestry weaving workshop teaching loom setup, weft techniques, and texture building with wool and mixed fibers; beginner friendly instruction in a community art studio for makers wanting foundational fiber arts skills.
Hands-on beginner-friendly craft workshop teaching classic techniques and practical tips in a relaxed, communal studio setting. Expect step-by-step instruction, supportive small-group pacing, and upbeat creative vibes for new makers.
Hands-on beginner-friendly craft workshop teaching classic techniques and practical tips in a relaxed, communal studio setting. Expect step-by-step instruction, supportive small-group pacing, and upbeat creative vibes for new makers.
Hands-on beginner-friendly craft workshop teaching classic techniques and practical tips in a relaxed, communal studio setting. Expect step-by-step instruction, supportive small-group pacing, and upbeat creative vibes for new makers.

Hands-on craft demonstrations fill the Folk Art Center auditorium as Guild artisans work in glass, metal, and clay. Drop in to watch master techniques up close and learn the step-by-step processes behind handmade craft.

Hands-on craft demonstrations fill the Folk Art Center auditorium as Guild artisans work in glass, metal, and clay. Drop in to watch master techniques up close and learn the step-by-step processes behind handmade craft.
Hands-on craft demonstrations fill the Folk Art Center auditorium as Guild artisans work in glass, metal, and clay. Drop in to watch master techniques up close and learn the step-by-step processes behind handmade craft.

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.

Hands-on studio session focused on subtractive charcoal portraiture, building faces by lifting highlights and carving form from dark tones. Expect step-by-step instruction on proportion, value ranges, and expressive mark-making.

Hands-on studio session focused on subtractive charcoal portraiture, building faces by lifting highlights and carving form from dark tones. Expect step-by-step instruction on proportion, value ranges, and expressive mark-making.
Hands-on studio session focused on subtractive charcoal portraiture, building faces by lifting highlights and carving form from dark tones. Expect step-by-step instruction on proportion, value ranges, and expressive mark-making.