In this 12 week clayworking and metalsmithing course, students will learn how to build ceramic vessels and integrate metal as intentional design elements. While metal is often used in inventive […]

In this 5 session soldering intensive you will fully develop your understanding  of how solder behaves,  how to control heating, and how to troubleshoot problems before they arise. Creating various […]

Whether by new introduction or looking to become more familiar, getting to know this time honored stone setting technique is a worthwhile effort. The bezel is everyone’s friend. Bezels are […]

In this eight week course students will be introduced to the theory and practice of making mounts and the unique challenges of mounting jewelry. Classes will progress from initial design, […]

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 drawing for jewelry design class we will look at historical visual language from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to isotypes and even contemporary emojis to develop our own visual language […]

This class is sold out! If you would like to join the wait list, please email info@bkmetalworks. You might also consider taking one of the other Welcome to BKMW: Jewelry […]

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 […]

This 8-week class will explore attachments as a way of joining and securing. Students will build on their fabrication techniques using torches and cold-connections (without soldering). These various attachment methods […]

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. […]

This eight week class will begin with the basics of linked chains, then move into an exploration of repetition and movement, and culminate with the design of an inventive necklace. […]

In this 8 session open level wax working class, you will learn to complete a set of designs utilizing different wax carving and forming techniques. You will start with carving […]

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

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

This class has sold out! Consider signing up for the Advanced Wax Carving Workshop with Sergey Jivetin. This course is an introduction to the various approaches to making bezels in […]

This class takes an experimental approach to working with enamel on copper. Besides learning the basics of applying enamel to metal and proper firing, students in this course will explore […]

Gold is special. In this class you will gain a better understanding of how and why this metal is special. Gold has properties that allow it to be pushed and […]

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, […]