Metalwerx

📣 We're hiring! 📣

We're currently seeking qualified candidates for two new part-time roles onsite at Metalwerx. If you're passionate about supporting empowering jewelry and metalsmithing education or keeping a studio classroom safe, well-stocked, and supported, we'd love to hear from you.

Help us spread the word and browse all our current opportunities at https://metalwerx.org/careers-opportunities

We're excited to announce that November virtual classes are NOW OPEN 🍁⚒️

Swipe to see the November virtual classes on the calendar with amazing instructors Kristin Shiga, Momoko Okada, Paulette Werger, Matthieu Cheminee, and Deanna Pastel.

Visit metalwerx.org/virtual-courses to learn more!

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Ready to take on the hardest part of selling jewelry (AKA taking good photos of your pieces)? Don’t worry, Scott Erb and Donna Dufault are here to help with their workshop, “Wearing the Work: Styling & Photographing Jewelry with a Model,” on October 16.

During this in-person workshop, Scott and Donna will help you work with a model to style, light, direct, and photograph jewelry on the body. Sign up today at metalwerx.org/class-detail/wearing-work-styling-photographing-jewelry-model!

From $15 off any one class to 10% off ALL classes, our different membership levels offer you lots of ways to save on your metalsmithing and jewelry making journey! Check out the Metalwerx membership levels at metalwerx.org/become-member to explore other benefits and join today!

Join host Kristin Mitsu Shiga for Metalwerx’s *FREE* OG virtual monthly social event! September’s Wear & Share takes place this Wednesday, September 30th at 5:30PM Eastern. Come share what’s on your bench, get answers to your technical questions or just sit back and listen! All are welcome at this fun, laid-back online event.

Visit metalwerx.org/wear-and-share (link in bio) to RSVP for the Zoom link. See you soon!

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Looking for a new skill that doesn’t cost a lot? Mosaic Inlay Jewelry and Caitlin Albritton’s virtual class, “Introduction to Mosaic Inlay Jewelry on a Budget,” on October 16 + 26 might be just what you are looking for!

In this class you will learn how to create mosaic inlay jewelry with semi-precious stones and minimal tools. You’ll be able to tailor this class with a beginner-friendly pattern or challenge yourself with an intricate design and pre-made bezel cup pendants. No prior jewelry or lapidary experience needed, just bring your creativity and excitement!

Visit metalwerx.org/class-detail/introduction-mosaic-inlay-jewelry-budget-2 to sign up!

Mark you calendars and join us for our new exhibition at LexArt on October 3–25! We'll have a special opening reception on Sunday, October 4.

"Metal+Art: Contemporary Jewelry and Objects by Metalwerx Artists" celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and remarkable range of the Metalwerx community. Featuring jewelry, vessels, sculpture, wearable art, and other metalwork created by Metalwerx studiomates, faculty, and staff, this exhibition offers a glimpse into the many ways artists transform metal into art through traditional techniques, contemporary approaches, and their own distinct points of view.

Learn more and join us: https://metalwerx.org/class-detail/metalart-contemporary-jewelry-and-objects-metalwerx-artists

Hone your stonesetting skills and practice new techniques as you work on independent stonesetting projects in Joy Raskin’s “Directed Studio Practice: Stonesetting!” every Wednesday from October 7 to November 4 💍

With personalized guidance and regular demonstrations based on the class’ choice of stone setting techniques, you'll be able to take your stone setting skills and projects to the next level. Demos and focus can include everything from open-back bezels, tube settings, prong settings, flush setting channel settings, and other creative captures for faceted and cabochon stones.

Sign up for this class at metalwerx.org/class-detail/directed-studio-practice-stonesetting-1 and check out our other fall offerings at https://metalwerx.org/class 🍁

Don’t miss the chance to kick off your metalsmithing journey this fall with Robin Skirboll and Stacey Kevorkian in their in-person class “Spark Your Shine: An Introduction to Metalsmithing!”

“Spark Your Shine” will take place weekly on Wednesdays at Metalwerxfrom October 7–October 28 and is a hands-on introduction to basic metalsmithing skills. In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn foundational techniques including sawing, drilling, filing, and soldering. No prior experience is necessary. This class is ideal for anyone looking to get a feel for jewelry making in a fun and supportive environment!

Learn more and register at metalwerx.org/class-detail/spark-your-shine-introduction-metalsmithing!

Michael Good might need to change his name, because his time at Metalwerx teaching the final master class of the summer, “Anticlastic Forming,” was not just good, it was FANTASTIC!

Swipe to see what Michael and his master class students got up to during their week at Metalwerx!