In-Person and Virtual Workshops

9/12/2023

Techniques in Texturing Metal - Virtual

Master the art of texturing metal and elevate your jewelry making skills to a level of stand-out sophistication. In this comprehensive techniques-based virtual class, you'll discover the transformative power of adding delicate textures to your metal creations, giving them an enchanting allure.Students should prepare to be immersed in a world of ingenuity as you explore a plethora of methods for transferring captivating texture onto their metal pieces. From crafting your own custom tools to acquiring carefully selected products, some requiring only minimal investment, the possibilities are boundless.

Under the expert guidance of a master mazker and instructor, you'll embark on a journey of creative discovery, while learning to impart dimensions and intrigue onto your jewelry. With the aid of finely-crafted hammers, precise rolling mills, versatile flex shaft accessories, the force of hydraulic presses, and the charm of household items, nature-made wonders, and masterfully crafted man-made tools, you'll unveil the secrets of crafting metal with texturing finesse.

Indulge your passion for craftsmanship and join us in this exploration of texture and dimension.

Class Kit can be purchased here:
Texturing Class Kit
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11 am -2 pm

Metaxlwerx Virtual Workshop

10/10-12/2023

Donuts and Pendulums - Kinetic workshop - In-personal

We will begin with making what is affectionately known as a donut ring due to its rounded shape. This hollow form is fun because it is a purely mechanical connection, not soldered. We will play with textures, ways to pierce designs and finally both convex and concave forming. Then we will move into another fun hollow form piece with a pendulum mechanism. We will explore different ways to designs for creating movement within the piece. 

A material kit for purchase ($75.00)  will be available, but students are encouraged to bring more materials if they would like to make additional pieces.Register Now

11 am -2 pm

Metaxlwerx Virtual Workshop

10/13-15/2023

Jewelry That Moves You - Kinetic Jewelry! - In-person

This fun workshop will teach you how to make your own spinning and swinging mechanisms without the need for complicated and tricky bearings. You will make at least one piece that spins, and we will also cover simple swinging hinges. A material kit will be available, but students are encouraged to bring more materials if they would like to make additional pieces. Register NowEvent Details

11 am -2 pm

Metaxlwerx Virtual Workshop

10/20-22/2023

MicroWeld23 Conference in Park City, Utah

Sunstone's MicroWeld23 is the premier welding conference for bench jewelers andpermanent jewelry artists. Divided into three distinct tracks, laser welding for benchjewelers, pulse arc welding for jewelers, and permanent jewelry boutiques and start-up's,you’ll get hands-on instruction from industry leaders with decades of welding experience. Melissa will be teaching four sessions during this conference.  https://sunstone.regfox.com/microweld23

11 am -2 pm

Metaxlwerx Virtual Workshop

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