Workshops
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire..."
~William Butler Yeats
I’ve had a passion for teaching since my college days and have had the immense pleasure of teaching metalsmithing and jewelry workshops since 2013. I’ve taught at both private and public institutions with students of all ages. In my workshops I share my years of artistic knowledge and experience with each student I encounter. I teach a range of skills for beginners to advanced using precious and non-precious metals and materials: Fabrication, forming, casting, color on metal, and studio set-up and tools, just to name a few.
Check out my schedule below to sign up for workshops, or request a group or private workshop.
Email me at ravenametalworks@gmail.com
Check back for upcoming workshops. Explore past ones below!
For this class students will learn to make durable and creative chains and clasps. Craft feathers, leaves, forged-wire, shell formed, and patterned chains with copper and sterling silver. Beginning and experienced students welcome! Learn fundamental metalsmithing skills making unique chain links, clasps, jump rings, color on metal and patina. This workshop will open up a wealth of knowledge to create wearable, sculptural artwork.
Ear cuffs, are an ancient accessory that hails from the Bronze Age that is worn without a pierced lobe or weighing the ear down. Learn to fashion metal and real feathers into an earring cuff with simple hammering, sawing, filing, and soldering. Tools and materials are provided just bring yourself and your imagination. All skill levels welcome in this fun workshop.
Learn to manipulate wire into simple and chic adjustable rings, no soldering required! Use copper or silver wire to create a wide range of styles from simple to complex. Learn texturing and finishing techniques to make each piece one-of-a-kind. This workshop is perfect for a basic introduction to metalsmithing but all skill levels are welcome!
Learn the ancient art of Chase and Repousse! Utilize the malleable quality of copper to create a sculptural relief with simple hand tools and a little heat. For this class we will learn how to sculpt a delicate pair of wings that can be used in any jewelry design. All skill levels welcome!
Learn to craft metal into an adjustable feather wrap ring! In this workshop students will learn how to saw, texture, file, fuse, and hammer. Tools and materials are provided just bring yourself and your imagination. All skill levels welcome in this fun two-hour workshop.
The beautiful Ginkgo leaf form will be depicted in solid sterling silver in this one-day workshop. Learn to fuse using Argentium sterling silver while you create the form of the ancient Ginkgo Leaf. Use skills like hand sawing, fusing, hammer texturing and polishing and leave with a complete Argentium Silver Ginkgo Leaf Pendant. All levels welcome in this fun workshop.
Learn how to make hammered stackable rings out of silver, copper, or brass! Learn skills such as ring sizing, sawing, filing, soldering, and hammer texturing. Beginners and advanced alike are welcome in this simple, fun workshop. Make separate bands, or solder then together, the possibilities are endless!