What? Intro to Metals 1.5: Jewelry & Small Objects (6-week course)
When? Feb 27th to April 3rd and April 10th to May 15th (Every Thursday 6pm-9pm)
Where? Worcester Center for Crafts 25 Sagamore Rd, Worcester MA, 01605
Gain greater confidence in your sawing and soldering skills and investigate new techniques in metalsmithing! Learn a higher level of soldering skills and gain technical experience in working with sheet metal and wire. techniques that will be studied are (but are not limited to): Jump rings and chain making, a better understanding of how to use a flex shaft, a better understanding of how to use the polishing wheels, how to create texture with a rolling mill, patina, cabochon stone setting, etc.
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What? Cuttlefish Casting! (1 day workshop)
When? May 17th, 2025, 10:00am - 4:30pm and July 26th, 2025, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Where? The Steel Yard 27 Sims Ave, Providence RI, 02909
If you love playing with fire and metal this course is for you! Students will learn how to carve molds into cuttlebones (the backbone of the mediterranean squid, the cuttlefish), learn how to melt and pour metal into their molds, and learn finishing techniques for cast objects! Students can expect to leave the workshop with at least one piece of finished jewelry.
What? Enameling 100: What the Flux?! (6-week course)
When? May 29th to July 10th, 2025. (No class Juneteenth) Every Thursday 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where? The Steel Yard 27 Sims Ave, Providence RI, 02909
This course is designed to introduce brand new enamelists to the various possibilities of enamel and how it has been used throughout history. We will dive in-depth into the history of enamel and how the different techniques have evolved throughout time. Students will get hands on experience in preparing their metal, applying klyr-fire, and firing enamel pieces in a kiln. Students will be tasked with making color test tiles and at least 1 finished piece of jewelry. Students can expect to leave this course having gained an in-depth understanding of the basic enameling techniques. We will cover Sifting, Sgraffito, Graphite, Stenciling, and Decals.
What? Enamel on 3D Surfaces! (2-day workshop)
When? August 16th and 17th, 2025 (10am - 4:30pm)
Where? The Steel Yard 27 Sims Ave, Providence RI, 02909
Students will gain hands-on experience enameling on 3-Dimensional copper forms by utilizing pre-spun copper bowls and dishes. Various foundational enameling techniques will be used to decorate the surfaces of their pieces. Students can expect to finish at least 1 bowl and 1 dish during the workshop.
Prior foundational enameling experience required.
What? Enameling 100: What the Flux?! (6-week course)
When? January 27th, 2025, to March 10th, 2025, Every Monday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where? The Steel Yard 27 Sims Ave, Providence RI, 02909
This course is designed to introduce brand new enamelists to the various possibilities of enamel and how it has been used throughout history. We will dive in-depth into the history of enamel and how the different techniques have evolved throughout time. Students will get hands on experience in preparing their metal, applying klyr-fire, and firing enamel pieces in a kiln. Students will be tasked with making color test tiles and at least 1 finished piece of jewelry. Students can expect to leave this course having gained an in-depth understanding of the basic enameling techniques. We will cover Sifting, Sgraffito, Graphite, Stenciling, and Decals.