Introduction to Mountmaking

 Class Description

Taught by Sasha Nixon

Learn about the specialized skill of mountmaking for the display of objects. Cover the basics of designing and fabricating a secure mount for an object that you bring to class. Methods of fabrications will include forming and fitting brass rod and wire, soldering and torchwork, cold connections, and friction fit elements. Specific materials for professional mountmaking like padding and painting will be demonstrated and included in the coursework.

Additional topics for discussion include working in a museum environment where collection care and materials are paramount.

The first session of this class will be devoted to lecture and discussion. Students should bring materials for note taking. Supplies for this class will be discussed and brass purchases can be made at the shop once you begin work with your personal object. Students will be able to work during open studio time on Fridays and Saturdays to fabricate their mounts, and this is strongly encouraged. 

Basic metalsmithing skills are required, including high temperature brazing/silver soldering. Our Welcome to BKMW: Jewelry class offers this introduction.

If you are not sure if you have the right skillset for this class please email us!

Repeat students are welcome and can bring new objects for mounting.

Class size 4-8 students.

All students receive a 50% discount on hourly bench rentals throughout the duration of their course.

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours for up to two weeks after the last class meeting.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.