Metals 1: Intro to Metalsmithing: April 11 from 9:30-5:30. 2 spots left!
Enter the world of making metal jewelry with Metals 1: Intro to Metalsmithing. This introductory one-day class gives you the foundational skills of metalsmithing jewelry and is the prerequisite for our more advanced classes.
This workshop is jam-packed with information to get you introduced to the world of metalsmithing without a huge time commitment! In addition to learning safety procedures, you will learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing and at the end of class, you will have made a textured sterling silver ring band with your choice of width (3 mm to 10 mm), size, texture, and finish as well as a hand-sawn and textured copper pendant necklace that is designed by you!
We will cover:
- Studio safety and ergonomics
- Sawing techniques
- Hammer texturing and stamping
- Filing and sanding
- Ring sizing
- Basics of soldering
- Texturing metal with a rolling mill and hammers
- How to use a flex-shaft
- How to create a comfort-fit ring
- Polishing
Details:
- Saturday, April 11 from 9:30-5:30
- 8 contact hours, ages 14+ located at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom 100.5 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Materials kit fee is $30 which includes workbook, KN95 mask, and studio materials. This fee is collected at the beginning of class via cash, check, or Venmo.
- Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench.
- Prerequisite: none
The last day to cancel your registration for a refund or transfer ($25 admin fee applies) is March 28, 2026.
By registering for a class at Silver Peak Studio, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code for class, and studio rules.
Weekend instructor: Alec Schweiger
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