Metalsmithing Basics Workshop : Expanded : Full Weekend

Please read all the information below before purchasing!

This workshop explores metalworking fundamentals and is perfect for those who have always wanted to learn traditional jewelry fabrication skills. Students will develop hand skills, good studio habits, an appreciation for quality craftsmanship, and essential fabrication techniques while designing and producing one-of-a-kind jewelry.

This class requires you to work with tiny details and demands hand dexterity. Please consider this when making your purchase.

Over two days, students will learn to cut and pierce out shapes from metal sheet, using a jeweler's saw, solder and anneal (soften) metal with a torch, how to use a flex shaft, add texture to surfaces with hammers, how to use metal stamps, as well as add patina (darkening the metal) and some basic finishing techniques. Our time will be spent on class instruction, practicing techniques on sample pieces, and applying these skills to individual projects. Each student will make a hammered stacker ring, a bangle bracelet, and textured copper or brass dangle earrings. There will also be ample time for students to design and fabricate a custom piece of jewelry, with an instructor present to help them with any questions they may have along the way. 

Materials for instruction samples, the stacker ring, the bangle, and the earrings are all included in the $45 class materials fee. Additional materials for individual projects may be purchased at cost during the workshop. Pricing will be based on the student's desired project.

Included with your workshop purchase are 2 hrs of independent studio time that can be used at the end of the session or saved as a credit. Independent studio hours must be used within 3 months from workshop dates. During independent studio hours, participants will work on their own jewelry projects using the student bench tools and soldering station in the presence of an instructor to ask questions if needed. This is not a substitute for private lessons. 

If you're interested in purchasing tools after the workshop, I can provide you with a complete list of my studio tools and equipment with links to buy and a discount code for wholesale pricing from one of my suppliers that will be good for 6 months after the workshop.

Instructor: Jovy Rockey

Duration: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm

Location: 76 E. 3rd Street Winona, MN (enter through ORNO)

Class Size: 4 people (minimum of 3 participants)

Age Requirement: 16 years or older (minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)

Cost: $450 + $45 material fee = $495. Tickets are non-refundable.

What to bring: All students must wear closed-toe shoes, no exceptions. Students with long hair must have their hair pulled back. All participants should bring a notebook or sketchbook and something to write with if they want to take notes. Students may bring snacks and drinks with them. You will have time throughout the workshop to take a moment as needed. For workshops that last up to 7-8 hours, a 30-minute break will be built into the day. Please bring a sack lunch. I have a small refrigerator and microwave available for use. If you need readers or a magnification visor to see small components, please bring them with you, as we will be working with lots of small pieces throughout the workshop.

If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please get in touch with me!