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Metalsmithing and Jewelry

 

Interested in making jewelry, wearable art, or small sculpture? Our Metalsmithing and Jewelry department has a wide range of in-person classes and workshops for all skill levels. Whether you’re a first-time maker or have been working with metals for years, our teaching artists are here to help develop and nurture your growing skills. With a wide variety of tools and materials available, dedicated classrooms, and *open studio reservations by the bench, there is sure to be a class and studio time to fit your schedule!  *Open studio is available for enrolled students during their class sessions.  A Sign-up reservation is required.

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Spring 2022 - April 04, 2022 - June 12, 2022

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER

Exploring Wirework & Chainmaking (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
May 11

Fabricating Small Containers & Boxes (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $370.00 / Non-Members $380.00
April 7

First-Time Enameling (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
May 9

First-Time Metalsmithing & Jewelry (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
April 5, April 7, April 10, May 10, May 12, May 15

First-Time Metalsmithing & Sculpture (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
April 9, May 14

Metalsmithing I (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $370.00 / Non-Members $380.00
April 4, April 5, April 7, April 9

Metalsmithing II (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $370.00 / Non-Members $380.00
April 5, April 10

Mindful Metalsmithing I (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $235.00 / Non-Members $240.00
April 7

Mindful Metalsmithing II (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $215.00 / Non-Members $220.00
May 12

Setting Stones: Bezels & Tabs (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
April 6

Shiny Tiny Sculptures (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
May 14

MULTILEVEL

Enameling for All Levels (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $195.00 / Non-Members $195.00
April 4, May 9, May 9, May 9, May 9, May 9

Working with Wax and Casting (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $380.00 / Non-Members $390.00
April 6, April 10

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Metalsmithing III (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $395.00 / Non-Members $405.00
April 6

WORKSHOP

Hairware: Headbands (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
May 6

Jewelry Findings 101 (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
May 20

Powder Coat Stamp & Paint (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
April 23, June 11

Simple Silver Rings (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
April 22

Spinner Ring (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
June 3

UV Resin Pendants (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
April 16, May 14

AGES 10-16

Bracelets: Cuff & Bangles (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
April 23

Letter Stamps & Pendants (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
May 15

Teen Metalsmithing (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
April 9, May 14

Teen Remix Jewelry (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $175.00 / Non-Members $180.00
April 8, May 13

Summer 2022 - June 20, 2022 - August 28, 2022

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER

Boxes & Lockets (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $370.00 / Non-Members $380.00
June 23

Color on Metal (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
June 22, July 27

Etching Techniques (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
June 22

First-Time Metalsmithing & Jewelry (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
June 21, June 21, July 26, July 26, July 28

First-Time Metalsmithing & Sculpture (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
June 25, July 30

Metalsmithing I (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $370.00 / Non-Members $380.00
June 23, June 25

Metalsmithing I (9 Weeks)

LAC Members $333.00 / Non-Members $342.00
June 20

Metalsmithing II (9 Weeks)

LAC Members $333.00 / Non-Members $342.00
June 26

Metalsmithing II (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $370.00 / Non-Members $380.00
June 21

Mindful Metalsmithing (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $235.00 / Non-Members $240.00
June 22, July 27

Setting Stones: Bezels & Tabs (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
June 25, July 30

Shiny Tiny Sculptures (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $185.00 / Non-Members $190.00
July 30

MULTILEVEL

Enameling for All Levels (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $195.00 / Non-Members $195.00
June 22

Working With Wax and Casting (9 Weeks)

LAC Members $342.00 / Non-Members $351.00
June 26

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Metalsmithing III (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $395.00 / Non-Members $405.00
June 22

WORKSHOP

Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
July 8

Chainmail Bracelet (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
July 9

Charm Bracelet (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
July 24

Decorative Wall Hooks (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
July 1

Enameled Steel Earrings (1 Day)

LAC Members $115.00 / Non-Members $120.00
July 8

Garden Markers (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
June 26

Hairware: Hairpins! (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
August 19

Hairware: Headbands (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
August 12

Hanging Plant Propagation Station (1 Day)

LAC Members $115.00 / Non-Members $120.00
July 22

Simple Silver Rings (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
July 15, August 26

UV Resin Pendants (1 Day)

LAC Members $85.00 / Non-Members $90.00
July 23, August 20

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