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This class is dedicated to the exploration of copper! Join Maxon in learning how to shaping and sawing your ideas into decorative copper objects and wearable art!  In this class we will learn foundational metalsmithing, forming techniques, air chasing and repoussé. Walk away with your personally designed hand made sculptures and creative bling! ...

Learn to make beautiful jewelry using Precious Metal Clay. This six week class will provide an introduction to working with bronze and silver metal clay.  Projects will include pendants, rings, stone setting and mold making with a focus on different methods for creating, firing and finishing designs.   Materials List: PMC Tool Kit...

Learn the basics of MIG Welding. This class is required before you use the Moto Guild welder. Please wear cotton long sleeve shirt, pants, closed-toe leather shoes. Welding masks and gloves are provided but you may bring your own.

Looking to make something out of metal that's not jewelry? Perhaps you've made lots of rings and pendants but are ready to try something new.  This 2-day workshop will teach students how to make their own mobiles out of brass, copper or aluminum. Mobiles aren't just for the crib- they can serve as wall art, sun-catchers, or outdoor decoration....

Winter 2019 metals students receive 3 free hours per week of open studio time, and may also register for an additional 6 hours per week of studio time.

In this class we explore different surface designs to create rich textures in our work. We will go over how to use the rolling mill to produce natural and artificial textures, reticulation on brass and silver, copper blistering, dust fusing and more! Ages 18+ welcome.

Take your plain boring sheet metal and give it dimension! Learn how to use coppers soft and malleable qualities to create reliefs in metal. With chasing and repousse you can create realistic motifs, designs, and textures to use in your creations. Students should have basic jewelry and metals knowledge and need to be comfortable using a torch. There...

A bridge between metalwork and textile arts, chains have grace and flexibility and lend a masterful touch to your designs. There are many patterns to try once you learn the basics. This course is mostly fire free-torch use will be demonstrated, but is optional, with guidance on hand if you wish to try it out. Begin your exploration of the fascinating...

Do you ever look at the every day objects you use and think "I could make that!"  This class explores all of the possibilities that you can build with base metals: spoons, trays, boxes, pins, belt buckles, or even just cool objects. From mini-sculptures to tools you can use every day, students will create unique pieces from scratch using the...

Need a cool present for the holidays? This box making workshop is perfect for beginning jewelers and up and requires no soldering! Students will complete a festive and sturdy copper box while learning or practicing some basic metalworking skills during this 8 hour class. Materials fee of $25 due to instructor day of.

In this two day intensive workshop, students will learn the basics of hammering and forging, transforming sheet and wire into any shape using a wide array of jewelry hammers.  From stamping to forming and shaping, this class will teach students all the basics to create a finished piece from brass or copper. Teens 16 and over welcome.  Required...

This course will help art lovers master various methods of oil and acrylic painting, and develop a personal unique style! We will work on painting nature: landscape composition, clouds, waves, waterfalls, trees, sun spots; learn to represent texture of various objects; we will practice expressing character and emotions in portraits, set up the mood...

La maestra habla español.  For complete beginners who wish to improve their painting skills while learning to work in the medium of their choice. Each week we will discuss and put in practice a foundational painting concepts. Experience Levels: Beginning to Intermediate What To Bring Grounds Follow your preference for acrylic and oil....