Capture textures and expressive marks in one-time use molds for wax casting. Students will explore carving, drawing, and stamping into clay to create molds.  Designs will be customized through the […]

Learn how to sculpt new flatware pieces in wax for metal casting in this four session course. Work in carving wax and soft wax to achieve textures and forms that […]

In this four session course learn how to create cups from sheet metal and wire. Pattern making, high-temperature soldering, seaming, forming, and forging techniques will be taught, and can be […]

This jewelry specific course is for those looking for a more engaged conversation about their work in an interactive independent session with an instructor. Bring special problems to class and find […]

Learn basic metalsmithing skills and jewelry making techniques in this introductory 8 week class. Get to know the studio and become familiar with the tools and equipment in this hands-on course. […]

Learn how to work with non-ferrous sheet metal to make hollow formed objects in this introductory class. Students will cover basic metalsmithing skills and techniques as related to silversmithing. Processes […]

In this 8 session introductory wax working class, you will learn to complete designs utilizing different wax carving and forming techniques. You will start by designing and carving a ring […]

Give shape to your designs by finessing wire in this 8 session goldsmithing course. From heavy gauge to very fine, learn how to draw down and forge wire into the […]

This jewelry specific course is structured to help students enhance design sensibilities, strengthen concepts, expand technical abilities, and discover their aesthetic voices. Through guided independent study, students will explore relationships […]

In this four-session workshop we’ll explore exciting approaches to chain making. We’ll begin with a day of model making to generate ideas beyond the basic round link. In the second […]

Refine your jewelry making skills in this 8 session goldsmithing course. You will learn about the various alloys and their solders, what to watch out for when heating and cooling, […]

A Collaboration with UrbanGlass Part 1 of this collaboration with BKMW will start in the Coldshop at UrbanGlass, exploring different ways to manipulate pre-cut pieces of glass, or “blanks”, into carved and faceted segments. […]

This 8 session studio course builds upon basic metalworking skills and will introduce you to a variety of more advanced jewelry techniques. This class will cover scoring, bending and soldering […]

In this four session class you will learn how to create bracelets using anticlastic forming. This process allows you to bend sheet metal in two opposite directions simultaneously (along the […]

In this 4-session course you will learn how to create sculptural rings using soft wire wax. This approach lends itself to building voluminous wire forms and graphic patterns while remaining lightweight […]

Casting has long been a jewelry production technique to work in multiple and lower the costs of fabrication. This process is also a good way to introduce fine alloys into […]

This course is a continuation of our goldsmithing series. In this class students will investigate refined approaches to jewelry fabrication, paying special attention to precise fitting, soldering, and stone setting. […]